Hospitality

Vietnam, the world's third biggest exporter of rice, has started buying the grain from rival India for the first time in decades after local prices jumped to their highest in nine years amid limited domestic supplies, four industry officials told Reuters. The purchases highlight tightening supplies in Asia, which could lift rice prices in 2021 and even force traditional...

Predicting a spike in COVID-19 cases in January, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today appealed to tourists to take precautions, as "Goa is not a banana republic". Addressing the media after chairing a high-level meeting, the minister said despite repeated appeals to wear masks and practise social distancing, people have not been taking precautions. Mr Rane predicted a spike in infections...

Raipur, 25 December, 2020:As part of the ongoing Christmas festivities, the leadership team along with the associates from various disciplines carried out a CSR activity in the city by creating an awareness about the ongoing pandemic(COVID-19). They did so by spreading the message of following the various protocols laid down by the governing bodies by displaying various placards at...

In a major relief to the hospitality industry, the government of Maharashtra has announced the waiving off the excise license fee on pro-rata basis along with the roll-back of the 15 per cent annual fee increase for the year 2020. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) and the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI)...

Staying overnight at an airport isn't unheard of, especially if you miss a flight. But choosing to spend your holidays there in a tent is something entirely different. With the coronavirus pandemic severely limiting trips abroad, some in Singapore this holiday season are going "glamping", or glamourous camping, staying overnight in luxury tents at the retail and leisure wing of...

Sprinkling new flavours in the lives of food lovers, Azure Hospitality, launched its new Sly Granny Cafe at Saket's Select CITYWALK mall in October 2020. Sly Granny Cafe is Sly's first mall outpost where customers can enjoy quality comfort food, amidst the bustling energy of the vibrant mall. With Sly Granny's multi-cuisine menu, shoppers and food lovers have the...

Bhutan today denied reports that China has constructed a village more than 2 kilometres inside Bhutanese territory near the contested Doklam plateau, despite clear satellite imagery and detailed map locations to the contrary. Maps bearing the official seal of the Bhutan government, also indicate that this new Chinese settlement lies well within Bhutan's present claim lines. International observers, including Nathan Ruser,...

Amazon on Thursday will announce its latest financial results, and Wall Street wants to know if it can keep up with shoppers' heightened demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Just three months ago, the world's largest online retailer posted the biggest profit in its 26-year history. Governments' stay-at-home orders prompted consumers to shift purchases to web marketplaces such as Amazon, while...

Raipur: Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur is delighted to announce the appointment of Anuj Singh as its new Executive Chef. Prior to this Anuj was Executive Sous Chef at Marriott, Indore. Rajneesh Kumar, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur in a press release issued today informed that Anuj Singh had started his career with TAJSATS Air Catering Ltd. as a management...

To promote Ayurveda, in domestic and international markets, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) yesterday launched a ‘Task Force on Ayurveda Tourism’ under the Chairmanship of Sajeev Kurup, Managing Director, Ayurveda Mana Hospitals. The objective of the Task Force is to bring all key stakeholders together on a common platform to extensively promote Ayurveda Tourism in...