Striding forward

With new launches such as Howard Johnson, Parvada Rural Stays, and Best Western Vrindavan, among others, the hospitality sector is ready to take a stride forward towards growth in the New Year.

Opening of HOWARD JOHNSON by WYNDHAM UDAIPUR Roop Nagar

Bhavgeet Hotel and Motel Private Limited has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open Howard Johnson by Wyndham Udaipur Roop Nagar. NILE Hospitality will manage this property. The hotel has 94 modern rooms with a range of amenities such as a welcoming lobby lounge, a modern all-day dining restaurant, and a trendy bar, as well as meeting rooms and banquet halls totalling over 4,900 sq. ft. A business centre, a wellness spa, an outdoor rooftop infinity pool with stunning views, and on-site parking are also available.

The Rug Republic acquires THE GLASS VILLA GOA

The Rug Republic (TRR) has entered the hospitality business with the acquisition of The Glass Villa in Goa. The Glass Villa rises from the centre of a 25,000 sq. ft. plot of land, surrounded the backwaters of Nachinola. The villa was done by Asahi Glass and was conceptualised by fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani and brought to life by architect Sameep Padora.

BEST WESTERN VRINDAVAN is now up and running

With the addition of Best Western Vrindavan, U.P., Best Western Hotels & Resorts continues its rapid expansion in India. The town’s only international hotel offers guests the signature BW hospitality and outstanding service. Best Western Vrindavan is a hit with devotees, gourmets, and business travellers alike, thanks to its signature restaurant, in-room dining, banquets, and meeting rooms. The Best Western Vrindavan hotel has 41 magnificent rooms and suites divided into three categories. Café Western, the all-day dining multi-cuisine restaurant, delivers the best dining experience. ‘Stratus’ banquet hall, ‘Let’s Talk’ boardroom, and the ‘Lush Green’ open lawn at Best Western Vrindavan, cater to a gathering of 700 to 1,000 people.

Parvada Bungalows launches PARVADA RURAL STAYS,

Uttarakhand

Village Parvada promotes itself as a rural stay experience by offering one homestay in the four categories: Luxury, gold, silver, and bronze. The Parvada Bungalows (luxury) boutique cottages are set amid the fields and orchards and are built in a traditional style. Kaaphal Homestay (gold) is set on the edges of the forest. The hike to Chandra’s Homestay (silver) is brief yet rewarding. Deepu, the lady of the home, hosts Lucky Homestay (bronze). SAROVAR HOTELS marks its first foray into Assam

Sarovar Hotels has launched Pushkara Sarovar Portico in Dibrugarh, marking the company’s first foray into Assam. The property is set against the Himalayan landscape. The hotel, owned by Pushkara Garden, has 57 elegantly built guest rooms, suites, and penthouses.

The hotel’s dining and entertainment options include a multi-cuisine restaurant, a bar, and a rooftop club.

ITC HOTELS sign EKAAYA, Udaipur for brand Mementos

ITC Hotels sign up Ekaaya, Udaipur–the first Memento property. This destination offers 130 rooms spread over 106 acres. A massive 25,000 sq. ft., of total covered meeting space is backed by ITC Hotels’ signature service excellence. Ekaaya,

Udaipur, with its sprawling ballroom, vast prefunction, multi-breakout rooms, green rooms, and open garden spaces of over 5 acres, is the ideal destination wedding venue.

FORTUNE HOTELS goes the pilgrim way

Fortune Hotels has signed two separate operating agreements for hotels in Katra, J&K, and Amritsar, Punjab, bolstering its pilgrim expansion plan and adding over 100 more rooms to its existing inventory. Fortune Park The Atrium, Katra is a 58-room hotel with a glass pyramid-shaped atrium roof and is set to open in 2022, with refurbished contemporary decor and modern facilities. M/s Swastik Resort is the owner of the property. Fortune Inn Heritage Walk is a 50-room boutique hotel in Amritsar that is conveniently located near Jallianwala Bagh.

RENEST HOTELS & RESORTS ventures into the wildlife segment

Renest Hotels & Resorts has recently unveiled Renest Bandhavgarh Meadows, an upscale boutique resort.

The property is sprawled over several acres of land and conveniently located near the Bandhavgarh National Park, which is nestled among the Vindhya ranges in the Umaria region of Madhya Pradesh. Ten villas and five cottages make up the Renest Bandhvgarh Meadows. Each villa has an 875-square-foot bedroom, a large private courtyard, a patio with a 200-square-foot area, a spacious bathroom, and an additional 64-square-foot open-air shower. Each of the luxurious cottages is 500 sq. ft. The property also provides all modern amenities and offers tailored experiences such as lunch and dinner in the bushes, nature walks with a naturalist, and balloon safaris.

WELCOMHERITAGE Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa in Rajasthan

The WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh Resort and Spa, nestled in the Jawai region of Rajasthan, is the newest addition. The property is located in the Bera village in Pali district of Rajasthan, and is spread across 20 acres of private land, housing the roaring wild. The property is located on a vast expanse of untouched land surrounded by rolling hillocks. There are a host of amenities inside the property, including a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a gymnasium, a grand spa, and nature walks, among others.