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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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– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) ITC Hotels Limited continues to expand its presence in North India with a new agreement for a hotel in Lucknow under its Fortune Hotels portfolio. With this signing, ITC Hotels Ltd. now has a presence of 7 properties in Uttar Pradesh, with six more hotels in the pipeline. Situated on the Lucknow-Kanpur Road, the upcoming hotel will provide seamless access to both cities. It is being developed to meet the growing demand for premium accommodations in the region, fuelled by business travel, pilgrimage tourism, MICE, and destination weddings in the city.
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– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) In a strategic pivot that has sent ripples across the Indian travel and hospitality industry, redBus, the nation’s go-to platform for online bus ticketing, has announced its grand entrance into the budget hotel sector. The launch of ‘redBus Hotels’ marks a significant expansion of the company’s portfolio, promising to connect millions of travelers with affordable and accessible accommodation in over 2,000 Indian cities. This is more than just a new feature on an app; it’s a move that could democratize travel like never before, opening up a world of new destinations and culinary experiences to a…
–KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) In a move that signals a robust and optimistic future for the Indian hospitality sector, Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd (BHVL) and Marriott International have announced a landmark agreement to develop six new hotels across South India. This monumental partnership is not just about adding 940 rooms to the region’s accommodation offerings; it represents a significant leap forward in culinary innovation, promising to bring a host of new and exciting dining experiences to the forefront of the South Indian food scene. For food enthusiasts, chefs, and restaurateurs, this development heralds a period of unprecedented growth and opportunity, setting…
–KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Marriott International has unveiled its newest collection brand, Series by Marriott, in India through a strategic partnership with Concept Hospitality (CHPL), the hospitality arm of CG Hospitality, which manages the respected Fern Hotels & Resorts portfolio. This move marks a landmark moment for mid-scale and upscale hospitality in India.
– KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Gravity Bath, one of India’s fastest-growing bathware brands, has crossed a significant business milestone, clocking over ₹200 crore in revenue for FY 2024–25—a strong 25% year-on-year growth. With an EBITDA of ₹8 crore, the brand is not only sustaining healthy profitability but also doubling down on innovation, retail transformation, and long-term value creation. Backed by a vast network of over 12,500 dealers and distributors across the country, Gravity Bath has set an ambitious target of reaching ₹1,000 crore in revenue by FY 2028–29. To further accelerate its growth and deepen consumer and professional engagement, the company has…