Author: Khwaish Hingad
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Victoria Hospitalities has officially announced the appointment of Anirban Sarkar as its new Vice President of Operations. This key strategic appointment is set to reinforce the brand’s leadership structure, with Sarkar bringing his proven expertise and a strong commitment to sustainability within the hospitality sector. His new role will be pivotal in elevating the brand’s operational standards and guiding its strategic direction as the company focuses on responsible expansion and continued excellence. Driving Excellence and Responsible Luxury In his capacity as Vice President of Operations, Anirban Sarkar will assume oversight of the operational aspects of Victoria…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) ITC Hotels has successfully delivered its highest-ever Q2 revenue and profits for the second quarter of FY25-26, showcasing a robust financial performance despite facing specific industry headwinds, such as subdued leisure travel and a lower number of auspicious wedding dates during the period. This stellar performance, as detailed in the company’s media statement, is primarily driven by its strategic commitment to an ‘asset-right’ strategy, coupled with unwavering focus on operational excellence and world-class service standards across its properties. The company’s overall growth pipeline has expanded significantly, now encompassing approximately 5,900 keys across over 60 hotels. Financial…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) MRG Group has announced the appointment of Manjunath Kowtal as General Manager – Sales, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong leadership team as the company charts an ambitious expansion path across its hospitality brands. A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, Kowtal has carved a niche in driving commercial success for some of India’s most respected hospitality names. His expertise spans sales strategy, brand positioning, and business development — with a strong focus on delivering sustainable growth and market leadership. Proven Track Record in Hospitality Over the years, he has been associated with The LaLiT Ashok…
-U.Bharath (cbedit@imaws.org) Following complaints of uncouth new methods of corruption increasing in Tamil Nadu, R Lalvena, Commissioner, Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration had reacted strongly to stop it. With complaints of bribe by a section of the Food Safety Officers across various districts in Tamil Nadu, the commissioner has taken a serious view of the issue and warned officials to desist from corrupt practices, more so during the festival season. Menance for the hoteliers: Years before, the biggest fear of a business owner running a restaurant would be rowdies demanding ‘mamool’. However, today hoteliers biggest fear is on the…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) A new report by HVS Anarock, titled “Northeast India: A Hidden Gem for Tourism Potential,” highlights that significant government investment in multimodal connectivity—including road, rail, and air—is rapidly boosting tourism and branded hotel supply in the Northeast region. The government’s focus on creating this extensive connectivity ecosystem is strategically aimed at reducing travel time, lowering transportation costs, and ultimately unlocking the region’s vast tourism potential. The Northeast, despite its breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and immense cultural and geographical variety (which the Ministry of Tourism rightly terms the “Paradise Unexplored”), accounted for only 0.43 per cent of…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) India’s exports of processed potato products are experiencing a sharp rise, signaling the country’s rapidly growing foothold in Asia’s fast-expanding snack and convenience food supply chain, according to a recent note by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The export turnover is predominantly driven by dehydrated potato granules and pellets, with additional significant growth observed in products like potato flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat potatoes. Value and Growth Metrics The most significant growth has come from dehydrated potato granules and pellets, which saw a surge of over 450 percent in just three years, jumping from $11.4…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) Managing Director & CEO Anoop Bali has announced a major strategic expansion in the company’s lending portfolio, which is set to focus significantly on hospitality, real estate, and MSME solar financing, all within the broader tourism ecosystem. Highlighting a strong growth trajectory, Bali revealed that TFCIL is targeting a massive ₹2,000 crore in disbursements for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26), a goal underpinned by robust demand in both hotel and real estate funding. He noted that while hospitality will remain TFCIL’s core vertical, its current exposure to the sector,…
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-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts is strategically expanding its ‘Stamps by Eight Continents’ brand within the culturally significant destination of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This expansion aims to offer travelers meticulously designed spaces that effectively blend the essentials of business travel with the pleasures of leisure discovery. The brand draws its inspiration from the concept that every journey leaves a meaningful mark—or “stamp”—on the traveler’s experience. Property Details and Amenities The new boutique property, Stamps Jodhpur, is ideally situated near Nagaur Road, placing it just minutes away from the iconic Mehrangarh Fort. The hotel successfully combines contemporary comfort…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Pullman Hotels & Resorts has announced the strategic appointment of two seasoned sales leaders to the team at Pullman Chennai, a move designed to significantly reinforce its presence in South India and strengthen its specialized offerings in the corporate and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segments. The new appointments reflect the hotel’s commitment to growth and innovation in the highly competitive hospitality market. The first key appointment is Sabarinath R, who joins as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Sabarinath brings with him an extensive career spanning over 20 years in luxury hospitality sales and…