Hospitality News

» DoT, Govt of AP to launch river cruise from Nagarjuna-Sagar to Srisailam on October 30, 2010

The state tourism department recently completed the trial runs of the river cruise and is now planning to operate it every Saturday. ... Read more

» IHCL to raise Rs 850 crore through preferential allotment of shares to Tata Sons

The company's standalone debt as on September 30, 2010 stood at Rs 2,362 crore and consolidated debt till date is Rs 4,210 crore. ... Read more

» Trident Hotels joins Lufthansa’s frequent flyer programme Miles & More

Effective November 1, 2010, members of Miles & More will earn 500 or more miles for each stay at Trident Hotels.  ... Read more

» Andhra Pradesh govt launches 'Visit Hyderabad'- the Hyderabad Convention Bureau

'Visit Hyderabad' will comprise of an autonomous body to promote Hyderabad as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Tourism.  ... Read more

» Indian Spa & Wellness Association formed in Mumbai

To announce the launch of the Association, ISWA organised a day long event The Indian Spa & Wellness Summit 2010 at InterContinental The Lalit, Mumbai on Wednesday, 27th October 2010 ... Read more

» Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway to open in Quarter One of 2011

Will be a 230-room property and will offer amenities to suit the needs of both business and leisure travellers from multi-cuisine restaurants to spas. ... Read more

» Sikkim govt to allow only registered tour operators to ply tourists to restricted places

The move follows fleecing of tourists by drivers and touts during the recently concluded weeklong Durga Puja vacation ... Read more

» RBI wants lock-in period for FDI in hotels and tourism

A monitoring mechanism to check FDI violations to be set-up ... Read more

» Aurangabad declared as tourism capital of Maharashtra by Tourism Minister Dr Vijay Kumar Gavit

50 per cent tax concessions for the hospitality industry to tide over off-season problem ... Read more

» Increased airfare and hotel rates worldwide expected: American Express Business Travel 2011 Forecast

Increases are expected between three per cent and nine per cent for airfare and hotel rates in key markets around the world. ... Read more

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