Articles for Interviews

‘We Are Soon Launching an Italian Restaurant’: Vijay Thapliyal, Executive Chef, The Lodhi Hotel Delhi

F&B Oct 08, 2018 4 mins read

"Guests are looking for surprising, unique, cutting-edge experiences and ‘personalization’ has become the key trend in the F&B industry today. Demand for menus that have been exclusively curated as per individual preferences is growing in a big way," says Chef Thapliyal.

Making a Room of Its Own: Simba Craft Beer

F&B Oct 05, 2018 4 mins read

Launched in the year 2016, Simba is a craft beer brand under the aegis of Prabhtej Singh Bhatia. Available in two variants, Simba Stout and Simba Wit, the company is expecting to sell 20 Lakh Cases/ 4.8 crore pints in FY 18-19.

Clarks Group of Hotels to Add 100 Rooms and Convention Facility

Business Operations Oct 03, 2018 2 mins read

The group is also planning to expand in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Expecting to Accelerate Growth by 8-10% in FY18: Punish B Sharma, VP Operations, The Fern Hotels & Resorts

Business Sep 28, 2018 3 mins read

"Social Media - Though not a new factor, social networks remain a key trend. It has become a must for many guests to share their experience on the various social network platforms," says Punish B Sharma, VP Operations, The Fern Hotels & Resorts.

Mahabalipuram Creating Huge Market Space for Hospitality

Business Sep 27, 2018 3 mins read

BW Hotelier spoke to Elango Rajendran, General Manager, Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay, Mahabalipuram who told us more about the hospitality market of the area and his future plans with the property.

Turkey to Host 40 Million International Tourists in 2018

Travel Sep 18, 2018 4 mins read

The figures from India depict an upward trend of hosting almost 2 lakh Indian tourists by the year end, said Şakir Özkan Torunlar, Ambassador of Turkey.

Cygnett Hotels and Resorts to Clock INR 100 Cr Revenue by End of FY18; Plans to Go Global

Business Sep 11, 2018 4 mins read

In India, Cygnett Hotels and Resorts targets to add 1000 keys every year, currently enjoying the portfolio of 1350 keys in total. The company is looking forward to adding 6000+ keys by 2022 and to benchmark “Cygnetture Service & Experiences” in the industry.

Taj London Gears Up For 2019

Business New Venture and Launch Sep 12, 2018 4 mins read

With its newly renovated 100 rooms categorized as premium rooms, Digvijay Singh, Area Director, UK & GM, Taj 51, Buckinghamgate Suites & Residences & St James’ Court, London on his recent trip to India, discussed a few challenges & advantages of running a luxury property in the UK.

Indian Cuisine Travels Well, it is Not the Same for Mexican Cuisine

F&B Sep 11, 2018 5 mins read

Mexican cuisine is a celebration to maize. This week, experience the flavours of Mexico in Delhi with Chef Alondra Maldonada at the Taj Mahal, New Delhi from Sep 12-22.