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As Indias premium beverage landscape evolves alongside changing consumer preferences, NV Group has expanded its spirits portfolio with the launch of Stainley Gold, a premium blended Indian whisky, and Blue Moon Minty Jamun, a flavoured vodka. While positioned for the broader Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) market, the launches also reflect the growing premiumisation trend [...] The post NV Group Targets Hospitality Premiumisation with New Whisky, Flavoured Vodka appeared first on Hospitality B

The Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi has secured copyright registration for its scientifically documented work on Madua Laddoo, marking a significant step in integrating indigenous culinary knowledge with hospitality research, innovation and intellectual property. The Copyright Office, Government of India, registered the work under the Copyright Act, 1957, with the application filed on May [...] The post IHM Ranchi Secures Copyright for Madua Laddoo appeared first on Hospitality Biz In

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) on Wednesday announced that its flagship brand Taj has been named the Worlds Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand 2026 by Brand Finance UK in its annual Hotels 50 2026 report, marking the fifth time the brand has received the recognition. According to Brand Finances Hotels 50 2026 report, Taj secured a [...] The post Brand Finance Crowns Taj Worlds Strongest Luxury Brand appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Radisson Blu Greater Noida has expanded its premium outdoor catering business across Delhi-NCR, targeting the growing demand for customised event experiences beyond traditional hotel venues. The hotel will offer end-to-end catering services for weddings, corporate events, conferences, institutional gatherings, product launches and private celebrations, extending its five-star culinary and hospitality standards to off-site locations. The [...] The post Radisson Blu Greater Noida Expands Outdoor C

GRT Hotels & Resorts has been recognised among Indias Best Workplaces in Hotels & Resorts 2026 by Great Place To Work India, underscoring the hospitality companys continued focus on employee engagement, talent development and workplace culture. The recognition, based on employee feedback, trust index scores and an assessment of people practices, places GRT Hotels among [...] The post GRT Hotels Named Among Indias Best Hotel Workplaces appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analys

Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has introduced Book@0, a new hotel booking feature that allows travellers to reserve hotel rooms without making an upfront payment or entering card details, as online travel platforms increasingly focus on flexible booking options to drive conversions. The feature is available across more than 7 lakh domestic and international hotels, enabling [...] The post Cleartrip Launches INR 0 Hotel Booking Feature appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analys

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) HRAWI hosted the third edition of its Knowledge Series on Wednesday, 15th July 2026 at the Fortune Miramar, Goa Member ITC Hotels Group. The full-day learning session helped bridge any information gap for hospitality professionals to remain abreast on the latest regulatory and policy changes affecting the [...] The post HRAWI Hosts Goa Knowledge Series on Hospitality Compliance appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) reported a strong start to FY2027, posting a 21 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to 358 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, backed by sustained domestic travel demand, portfolio expansion and growth across its management and ancillary businesses. Consolidated revenue for the quarter [...] The post IHCL Q1 Profit Rises 21%; Adds 20 Hotels to Pipeline appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Manglam Group has launched PinkWest, a 1,000-crore mixed-use commercial development on the JaipurAjmer Highway, positioning the project as a new commercial hub for West Jaipur. Spread across nearly 13 lakh sq. ft., the development integrates retail, office, hospitality, dining and entertainment within a single master-planned destination. The project has already recorded more than 300 crore [...] The post Manglam launches INR 1,000-cr PinkWest in Jaipur appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: La

CHANDON Australia has launched Fondue + Bingo, a seasonal experiential dining concept at its Yarra Valley winery, blending food, sparkling wine and interactive entertainment to drive winter visitation. Running until August 31, the 90-minute experience combines a shared cheese fondue menu with three CHANDON sparkling wine pairings and a self-guided bingo game, reflecting the growing [...] The post CHANDON Australia pairs fondue with bingo experience appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it mandatory for all food service establishments across the state to provide safe drinking water free of cost to customers, as part of a comprehensive food safety compliance order aimed at strengthening hygiene and consumer protection. The directive applies to hotels, restaurants, dhabas, cafs, bakeries, food [...] The post Maharashtra mandates free drinking water at eateries appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analys

Indian Hotels Company LimitedIndian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has partnered with WAE Limited to deploy carbon-conscious water infrastructure across select hotels, reinforcing the hospitality majors sustainability agenda by reducing reliance on single-use packaged water. As part of the long-term arrangement, WAE will install on-site glass bottling plants integrated with advanced water purification systems that produce [...] The post IHCL partners WAE for sustainable water systems appeared fir

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has rebranded its recently acquired Coorg retreat as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, strengthening its luxury leisure portfolio with a destination-led hospitality offering rooted in wellness, nature and local culture. Spread across 76 acres of forests and coffee plantations in the Western Ghats, the retreat marks The Leelas continued [...] The post The Leela unveils Coorg Forest Sanctuary appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has welcomed the decision by the governments of Karnataka, Telangana and Delhi to extend operating hours for licensed restaurants and hospitality establishments during the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off and final. The approvals, granted following representations by NRAIs state chapters, allowed restaurants, cafs, pubs, bars, clubs and [...] The post Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi Extend F&B Operating Hours During FIFA appeared first on H

GRT Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its long-term Vision 2038 roadmap, placing artificial intelligence, digital transformation and commercial growth at the centre of its future strategy during the conclusion of its Leadership Conclave 202627. The two-day conclave brought together the companys leadership team to define strategic priorities, enhance operational capabilities and align the organisation for [...] The post GRT Hotels Maps Vision 2038, Bets Big on AI-Led Growth appeared first on Hospital

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) organised the latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme at Hotel Manoshanti in Goa on July 14, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety practices across the hospitality industry. Conducted by Praveen Andrews, Trainer at Parikshan FSS Pvt. Ltd., the programme [...] The post HRAWI Conducts FoSTaC Training in Goa appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has urged citizens to actively report food safety and hygiene violations at restaurants and other food establishments through the Food Safety Connect mobile application developed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The civic body has asked the public to report issues such as unhygienic kitchens, [...] The post GHMC Encourages Citizens to Report Food Safety Violations Through FSSAI App appeared first on Hospitality Biz In

The demolition of the iconic Taj Banjara in Hyderabads Banjara Hills marks the end of one of the citys most recognisable hospitality landmarks, closing the chapter on a hotel that played a significant role in shaping Hyderabads luxury hotel industry for nearly four decades. Demolition of the lakeside property, which ceased operations in 2023 following [...] The post Demolition of Iconic Taj Banjara Signals End of an Era appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Average daily room rates (ADRs) across Indias key hotel markets have remained resilient in the early part of Q2FY27, with easing geopolitical concerns and sustained domestic travel supporting pricing across major cities, according to a report by brokerage firm Nomura. The brokerage, which tracks pricing trends across nearly 250 hotels in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad [...] The post Hotel Room Rates Remain Resilient in Early Q2FY27: Nomura appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest New

Kamal Raza, General Manager Development at The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, has been honoured with the Exemplary Leader Award at the 13th National Award for Excellence & Leadership 2026, organised by the Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM), Kolkata. The award was presented at a ceremony held on July 9 at Taj [...] The post The LaLiTs Kamal Raza Receives Exemplary Leader Award appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

A proposed integrated luxury township in North Goa that includes a 5-star hotel has come under increasing scrutiny as local residents and environmental activists continue protests over the projects potential ecological and social impact. The development, One Goa, promoted by the House of Abhinandan Lodha, is planned across more than 53 hectares in Bicholim taluka. [...] The post Proposed Goa 5-Star Hotel Faces Local Opposition appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced that its flagship brand, Taj, has been recognised as Indias Strongest Brand across all sectors in the Brand Finance India 100 2026 report, marking the fifth consecutive year the hospitality brand has secured the top position. According to the report,Taj recorded a 32% increase in brand value to USD [...] The post Taj Retains Title of Indias Strongest Brand for Fifth Consecutive Year: Brand Finance appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & A

The Karnataka State Hotels Association (KSHA) has urged the Karnataka government to introduce policy measures aimed at strengthening the states hospitality and tourism sector during a meeting with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Led by KSHA President G.K. Shetty, the delegation highlighted several long-pending issues affecting the hotel and restaurant industry, including taxation, infrastructure, licensing, and [...] The post Karnataka Hotel Industry Seeks Policy Reforms to Boost Tourism and Hos

Radisson Hotel Group has signed Radisson RED Mumbai InternationalAirport, a 208-key lifestyle hotel, reinforcing its expansion strategy in Indias key gateway markets. Scheduled to open by December 2026, the property will be the Groups eighth hotel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Located four minutes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the hotel will provide [...] The post Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson RED Mumbai International Airport appeared first on Hospitali

HiLITE Group has appointed Neka Sulaiman as Director of HiLITE Holdings, placing her in charge of the groups hospitality division as it targets the development of 1,000 hotel keys across Kerala by 2030. Sulaiman, daughter of HiLITE Group Chairman P. Sulaiman, will lead the companys expansion into luxury, upscale and midscale hotels. Kozhikode will be [...] The post Neka Sulaiman to Lead HiLITEs 1,000 Key Hotel Push appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Environmental activist Pranab Doley, a prominent voice against a proposed five star hotel project near Kaziranga National Park, was arrested from his rented accommodation in Guwahati on Sunday. Police reportedly arrested Doley in connection with a case registered at Bokakhat police station in Golaghat district last month. Details of the allegations against him were not [...] The post Activist Opposing Five Star Hotel Project Near Kaziranga Arrested in Guwahati appeared first on Hospitality Biz I

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) HRAWI organized FSSAIs latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) at The Grand Bhagwati in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 8th July, 2026. Twenty-one hospitality professionals from the region participated in the training program conducted by Mr Praveen Andrews. It covered essential topics including food handling, hygiene, [...] The post HRAWI Hosts FSSAIs FoSTaC Programme In Ahmedabad appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: La

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Indias leading environmentally sensitive hospitality chain, has announced the rebranded launch of Hotel Midtown Pritam as The Fern Residency Mumbai, Pritam Dadar, Series by Marriott, further strengthening its footprint in Maharashtra. Strategically located in Dadar, at the heart of Central Mumbai, the hotel blends contemporary comfort with timeless charm to [...] The post The Fern Unveils The Fern Residency Mumbai, Pritam Dadar, Series by Marriott appeared first on Hos

My Barrel & Beyond has announced the launch of Emberstone Irish Whiskey in India, introducing a premium Irish whiskey that celebrates craftsmanship, patience, and enduring character. Crafted in Ireland using time-honoured distilling methods, Emberstone enters one of the worlds fastest-growing premium spirits markets with a philosophy rooted in authenticity,depth, and quiet confidence. As Indian consumers [...] The post My Barrel & Beyond Strengthens Premium Spirits Portfolio with the Debut of Em

The fruit wine seltzer brand is redefining mindful drinking with real fruit, 5% ABV, and just 40 calories per bottle. As Indian consumers increasingly seek lighter and more mindful drinking experiences, Tipsy Tabby has launched its range of fruit wine seltzers, introducing a refreshing new category to the countrys evolving alcohol landscape. Made with real [...] The post Tipsy Tabby Introduces Fruit Wine Seltzers appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Encalm HospitalityHospitality has expanded its airport hospitality portfolio with the launch of a new International Lounge at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. Designed for modern travellers, the lounge combines comfort, wellness, and premium dining to deliver an elevated pre-flight experience. The facility features sleeping pods, spa treatments, live culinary stations, a private dining room, and [...] The post Encalm Hospitality Opens New International Lounge in Hyderabad appeared

Polo Hotels &Resorts has announced the signing of Polo Hotel Aizawl, marking its entry into Mizoram and expanding its presence across Northeast India. The project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in collaboration with the Government of Mizoram, will redevelop the Chaltlang Tourist Lodge into the states first 5-star hotel. The upcoming property will [...] The post Polo Hotels Signs First 5-Star Property in Mizoram appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Ana

Hyatt Regency Trivandrum is pleased to announce the appointment of Sajit Sebastian as Director of Sales & Marketing. The appointment further strengthens the hotels commercial leadership as it continues to expand its presence across business, leisure and MICE segments. Sajit brings close to 20 years of distinguished hospitality experience, having held senior commercial leadership positions [...] The post Hyatt Regency Trivandrum Appoints Sajit Sebastian as Director of Sales & Marketing appeared f

LA LISTE Hotels 2026 has unveiled its annual global ranking of the worlds finest luxury hotels, highlighting the industrys growing shift towards authenticity, sustainability, privacy, and deeply rooted local experiences. Drawing on data from more than 7,300 luxury hotels across over 200 countries and territories, the Paris-based ranking measures global consensus by aggregating hundreds of [...] The post LA LISTE Hotels 2026 Reveals Global Luxury appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest Ne

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd. (RBA), the master franchise operator of Burger KingKingin India and Burger King and Popeyesin Indonesia, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition by Inspira Global through its food and beverage platform, Lenexis Foodworks Pvt. Ltd. The transaction, valued at approximately 2,235 crore, ranks among the largest acquisitions in Indias quick-service [...] The post Inspira Global Completes Burger King India Deal appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Lat

Tivoli HospitalityGroup is entering a new phase of expansion with 10 hospitality properties in various stages of planning and development, as it looks to build a broader portfolio around technology-enabled operations, sustainability-conscious development, destination weddings and MICE. Announcing the growth roadmap, Akshay Gupta, Executive Director, Tivoli Hospitality Group, said the upcoming pipeline will take the [...] The post Tivoli Hospitality Eyes Growth with 10 New Properties appeared fir

Aspri Spirits, Indias largest alco-beverage distribution company by brand portfolio size, has announced a strategic partnership with Flor de Caa, the globally acclaimed premium rum from Nicaragua, to strengthen and expand the premium rum category in India. The collaboration marks Flor de Caas focused entry and expansion into India through Aspri Spirits extensive distribution, marketing [...] The post Aspri Spirits Partners with Flor de Caa to Accelerate Premium Rum Growth in India appeared first

ITC Hotels Limited has signed a management agreement for Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Mysuru, a 99-key hotel that will strengthen the companys presence in Karnataka while expanding the Welcomhotel brand across South Indias key business and leisure destinations. Developed in partnership with M/S Sumeru Hospitality, the upcoming hotel will feature 99 guest rooms and suites, [...] The post ITC Hotels Signs Welcomhotel Mysuru appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

Nestled on the shores of Lake Zurich, where Alpine peaks frame the horizon and centuries-old architecture meets contemporary sophistication, Zurich is a city that effortlessly balances heritage with modern living. Whether youre strolling through the charming lanes of the Old Town, cruising across the sparkling waters of Lake Zurich, or indulging in world-class culture and [...] The post A Wholesome Escape to Zurich: Discover the Timeless Elegance of Baur au Lac appeared first on Hospitality Biz

Indias restaurant industry has embraced premiumisation over the past few years. From chef-led tasting menus to experiential dining spaces, consumers are increasingly willing to pay for ambience as much as the food. Yet one category has largely remained outside this transformation: classic North Indian cuisine. Amit Bagga, co-founder and CEO of Daryaganj believes it is [...] The post Daryaganj doubles down on premiumisation with GOLD appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis