GD group to open 10 hotels by 2020-end

Bengaluru-based GD Group has announced a major push into the hospitality sector with a plan to tie-up with as many as ten properties by the end of 2020 under the brand name of MySpace Hotels by Great Destinations Hotels and Resorts.The GD Group is looking to capture this growing segment and intends to have a pan-Indian spread on acquisition and lease models.The company chose to make a foray into the hospitality sector as the GD Group has a foundation rooted deep in services. It has ventures in

TBCSA for reopening international travel to South Africa by Sept 2020

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) successfully presented the Tourism Recovery Strategy to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism yesterday.The data-driven Tourism Recovery Strategy advocates unequivocally for an earlier phased reopening of international tourism to South Africa as soon as September 2020.While one of the comments raised by the Tourism Portfolio Committee was that the proposed September timing may be impacted by the predicted peak in COVID-19 infections

South Africa voted most popular post-COVID-19 destination

The Rainbow Nation of South Africa has been nominated the most sought-after destination through Tourlane’s recent survey, which analyzed aspirations of travel communities across the globe as travel restrictions steadily begin to ease off.South Africa emerged as the most popular destination for global travellers, towering above New Zealand and Canada. The survey also revealed that after many weeks of confinement, travellers were seeking an escape to the great outdoors (31%), followed by an

Tailored towards being COVID19 compliant

‘’Vividus Hotels are ready to offer you that worry-free staycation that you deserve. We are working towards embracing the ‘New Normal’, ” says Nishant Kumar, General Manager, Vividus Hotels, adding, ” Our efforts are currently tailored towards being COVID19 compliant so that you feel safe and secure when you visit us. We would like to reassure you of our commitment to cleanliness & hygiene across our hotels. We have always placed the highest emphasis on the safety & wellbeing of our guests with

Hospitality has a new reality!

“Reliability, safety and progressive quality will be key differentiators,” says Aditya Mata, General Manager of the new Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dwarka, Gujarat as he speaks to Today’s Traveller on the new realities facing the Hospitality Industry post-COVID.TT Bureau: It is widely said ”The pandemic will change the way we do business” What changes do you think this pandemic will bring to the Hospitality sector?Aditya Mata: These are unprecedented times wherein nobody knows what the fallout

The Fern Hotels & Resorts reopens 30 properties across India and Nepal

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has resumed operations in 30 properties across eight states in India and in Nepal announced Noshir A Marfatia, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, The Fern Hotels & Resorts.The eight states where the company has reopened its hotels are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Karnataka and West Bengal, besides reopening its Fern Residency hotel in the union territory of

Immunity Building Dishes curated by Oberoi Master Chefs

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in their well-known signature style, have laid a premium on the health and wellbeing of their guests and colleagues. Oberoi hotels continue to follow the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, in keeping with World Health Organization guidelines, to mitigate the risks associated with the coronavirus. A strong immunity is more important today than ever before. You can now access a range of specially curated immunity building recipes, designed by Oberoi Chefs and

Israel’s Purple Standard for Reopening and Operating Hotels

In preparation for reopening Israel to both domestic and international tourism, Israel’s Ministries of Tourism and Health have outlined the “Purple Standard”, a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for operating hotels in the country.For hotels to remain in compliance with the new procedures, they must reach and maintain several benchmarks outlined by the Ministry of Health officials, that will deem the property safe to welcome travellers.“It’s extremely important that hotels across our

Spain Will Wait

Turespaña, an agency under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, has launched a new video on social media platforms within the campaign ‘#SpainWillWait ́ in order to attract international visitors from July 1. “Spain is prepared to receive foreign tourists in safe conditions from July 1 and will do so with continuous love and hospitality. Through this video, we want to encourage you to plan your vacations to our country, where you can find a wide and diverse tourist offer that meets

New Zealand - India Virtual Chef Competition

Cricketing legend and Chennai Super Kings Coach, Stephen Fleming is putting his support behind New Zealand’s first ‘Virtual’ Chef competition – the ‘Quality NZ Culinary Cup’ which showcases New Zealand products in India. The competition was launched in response to the Covid19 outbreak to help keep chefs motivated and connected during a challenging time. Over 120 Chefs entered videos for the competition and the judges include members from the Culinary Association heads, Chef Davinder Kumar, Chef