Author: Khwaish Jain
– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel has announced the appointment of Saurabh Mishra as its new Director of Sales and Marketing, marking a significant transition in its leadership team. With over 15 years of extensive experience across prominent hotel brands, Mishra’s arrival is set to propel the property’s commercial growth, reinforce its competitive edge, and elevate the guest experience in Pune’s vibrant hospitality market.
– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim, a standout among South Goa’s luxury-leaning yet accessible resorts, has named Vandana Joshi as its new Rooms Division Manager, bringing 17 years of expertise across leading Indian properties to steer guest rooms, front office, and housekeeping operations toward refined excellence.
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– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) In a graceful nod to Chennai’s storied past, Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai is hosting ‘The Madras Affair’, a curated month-long celebration honouring the city’s 386th birth anniversary with a rich tapestry of cultural, heritage, and culinary events. The festivities kick off with a Madras Heritage Quiz on August 14, led by Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, which engages participants with trivia around the legacy of “Old Madras”. Running concurrently from August 14 to 31, a Heritage Art and Photo Exhibition will grace the hotel lobby, showcasing archival snapshots of Madras from the early 1900s—a nostalgic…
– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality group, has opened its 250th operating hotel—Gateway Goa, Palolem—reinforcing its expanding footprint in the leisure hospitality segment. Situated between the tranquil Arabian Sea and the lush Western Ghats, this 160-key property invites guests to discover the pristine beauty of South Goa with panoramic views spanning Rajbagh, Patnem, and Colomb beaches. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, remarked that “The opening of Gateway Goa, Palolem celebrates one year of the brand’s journey with a portfolio of 36 hotels. Reimagined to serve as a…
– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Holiday Inn Amritsar has welcomed Mr. Pradeep Sharma as its new General Manager, reflecting IHG Hotels & Resorts’ strategic commitment to advancing leadership from within through its “Room to Grow” philosophy. With a wealth of experience garnered across multiple IHG properties—including Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad and Crowne Plaza Gurugram—he brings deep operational expertise, particularly in the critical domains of food & beverage and operational excellence. During his tenure as Area Food & Beverage Champion for Southwest Asia, Sharma spearheaded region-wide initiatives to elevate F&B offerings and ensure consistent service quality across hotels in the network. Beyond his…
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– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) After winning over diners in Anna Nagar with its modern take on vegetarian cuisine, VB World has now opened its biggest and most ambitious outlet yet in Velachery. Launched on June 14, the new flagship spans an impressive 24,000 square feet and builds on everything people already love about the brand, offering even more in terms of design, space, and global food choices. VB World is the latest evolution of a legacy that began with Vasanta Bhavan in 1974, was carried forward through Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan, and now continues into a new chapter with VB…
– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Sweet Truth, the upscale dessert brand from Rebel Foods, is on a delightful mission to tackle what it playfully dubs India’s Vitamin CC (Cheesecake) Deficiency — a whimsical condition that over a billion Indians might just find relatable, especially since so many have yet to savor a slice of cheesecake. In its latest cheeky campaign, Sweet Truth takes on the role of a quirky ‘Dessertologist’, diagnosing everything from cravings to mood swings and those pesky dessert blues — all signs pointing to a cheesecake shortage. Each order arrives with a fun prescription envelope and a cheerful…
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