CCI approval a major breakthrough for DIAL Aerocity hotel projects

The ordeal of hotel investors in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) Aerocity seems to have ended, following the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) to approve the plan of 13 hotel projects.

FICCI to organise B2B meet for wellness segment in Mumbai in Nov 2013

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will organise a B2B investment meet for the wellness segment, in Mumbai in November this year.

IHCL plans 36 hotels in 4 years

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) plans to open 36 hotels with an additional room inventory of 5,431 in the next four years, Cyrus Mistry, Chairman, Tata Sons Ltd, said at the company's 112th annual shareholders' meeting yesterday.

Maharashtra appoints Accenture to make suggestions for revision of hospitality laws

The Maharashtra government has appointed consultancy firm, Accenture, to take a hard look at the several outdated laws that cramp the hospitality industry of the state and threaten Mumbai's nightlife.

Hilton Worldwide enters Pune

Hilton Worldwide has launched DoubleTree by Hilton Pune - Chinchwad, making this the first international hotel brand to open in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The 115-room property boasts of upscale accommodations and amenities, including four F&B venues, an executive lounge.

The Raintree Hotel, Chennai joins Summit Hotels & Resorts

Summit Hotels & Resorts, a collection of hotels and resorts and a brand of the Preferred Hotel Group, has included The Raintree Hotel, Chennai in its Asia Pacific portfolio.

Mirah Group plans Rs 200-cr F&B investment in 3 years

Mirah Group is looking at investing about Rs 200 crore in the next three years to expand its F&B business in India and overseas. The Rs 800-crore conglomerate operates brands like Rajdhani, Mad Over Donuts (MOD), Manchester United Cafe.