Hospitality News

» Frequent fires on Kerala houseboats cast a shadow on their safety

Canadian tourists, crew escape blaze; third such incident in the span of one week ... Read more

» ACCOR launches online travel agents training program

The initiative will support Accor’s existing booking channels with the objective of increasing calls and revenues ... Read more

» WelcomHeritage to open Jukaso Ganges at Varanasi on 15 Jan

The Hotel has 15 well appointed rooms and most of them are east facing which provide the guests with the advantage of a river view ... Read more

» Tourism and Hospitality to play key role in Mangalore

Investment proposals to the tune of Rs 1,500 crore in various sectors were submitted at the recent Coastal Business Development Summit ... Read more

» Hotel chains team up to launch booking portal

Several major hotel chains have launched roomkey.com in an effort to increase their online booking revenue and lower costs associated with third-party travel services ... Read more

» Free Wi-Fi is the Make it or Break it Factor in Hotel Booking: Survey

Respondents say most luxury items aren't worth the hype, the bathroom phone remains untouched and most guests don't steal from their rooms ... Read more

» Deal of the Year Awards Presented at the Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI)

Development of the Year under Rs 2bn winner is The Vivanta by Taj Dal View, Srinagar; Development of the Year over Rs 2bn winner is The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi ... Read more

» Urban Development Minister wants Taj Mansingh property lease renewed

IHCL's MD & CEO is confident that the lease will be renewed and the company is in negotiations with NDMC ... Read more

» Starwood to open about 20 additional hotels in India by 2015

Starwood will focus on expanding its luxury and mid-market segment, in 2012, which includes its Luxury Collection, Westin and Aloft brands ... Read more

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