IHCL STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN CHENNAI, SIGNS TWO HOTELS IN THE CITY

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta and a Ginger hotel in Mahindra World City (MWC), Chennai. These greenfield projects will be developed on a 3-acre land parcel near the Kolavai Lake, in the heart of the integrated business city. 

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, stated, “IHCL has been present in Chennai for over five decades. These signings are in line with our strategy of expanding our presence into emerging micro-markets of key metros. Such markets with planned industrial, residential and social infrastructure offer substantial opportunities for a multi brand hospitality development. Solidifying our presence in the city, both Vivanta and Ginger are well positioned to cater to the diverse demand of this integrated business city. We are delighted to partner with Dr. G P Subash for these projects.”

The 100-key Vivanta MWC will offer elegantly designed rooms and suites, an all-day diner and a specialty restaurant featuring a bar. A state-of-the-art wellness center with a gym and swimming pool, along with a versatile banquet space, will cater to both business and leisure travelers. Following its signature lean luxe philosophy, Ginger MWC will feature 200 contemporary rooms with a vibrant all-day dining cum bar and modern amenities like a gym and meeting facilities. 

Dr. G P Subash, Founder and Director, Asbri Energy, added, “We are excited to collaborate with IHCL to bring the Vivanta and Ginger brands to Mahindra World City in Chennai. With a unique blend of amenities and services, these new hotels will provide the perfect abode for business travelers and tourists alike.”

Mahindra World City is a business district spread across 1,550 acres within the influence zone of Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and Chennai-Vizag Industrial Corridor. The development is a multi-sector Special Economic Zone and is also a major logistics hub catering to key industrial areas.

With the addition of these hotels, IHCL will have a presence of 22 hotels with 6 under development in Tamil Nadu.

New Opening | Kappa Chakka Kandhari opens for business in Chennai

We spoke to partners Regi Mathew and Augustine Kurian about the restaurant and their new delivery only business, DumBir.

Chennai’s iconic Kappa Chakka Kandhari (KCK) just completed its first weekend open for lunch and dinner and ETHospitalityWorld took this opportunity to speak to two of its founders and partners Regi Mathew and Augustine Kurian, not only about KCK, but their new delivery only vertical called DumBir.

KCK Chennai opened its doors for lunch on Friday, July 9 and service will be open till 8pm, so dinner service will begin at 6pm, Regi Mathew told us.

“The response on the weekend has been quite overwhelming as guests in Chennai are looking to step out for a meal at familiar and favourite places. It has been very encouraging to see people make reservations before coming to the restaurant to avoid overcrowding .The weekend has seen a steady flow of guests for both lunch and dinner and our guests have appreciated and enjoyed the set menu format and are following the safety precautions we have put in place,” Mathew added.

Ginger Hotels Announces The Signing Of Three New Hotels

Ginger Hotels announces the signing of three new hotels –two in Chennai and one in Patna –designed around the brand's lean luxe philosophy. The two Chennai properties will take the total number of Ginger hotels in the city to five, while the Patna property will be the brand's second hotel in the city.

Chennai and Patna are both high demand markets. With the addition of these hotels in different micro-markets, the Ginger brand deepens its market penetration in cities that are important commercial hubs of India

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Lockdown 5.0: Chennai restaurants battle manpower crunch after migrant workers return home

key Take Away

With most migrant workers have left for their home states, many restaurants in the city are struggling to reopen for business even as the lockdown restrictions are being relaxed

Many restaurants which were owned by people from neighboring states like Kerala and Andhra Pradesh also remain closed as employees rushed back to their hometowns just before the lockdown

Local workers demand Rs 700 to Rs 1000 per day and with the outlook for business remaining uncertain, it was a risk.

But some other restaurants in the city managed to keep their workers here by taking care of their needs during the lockdown.

For More Information

www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2020/jun/01/lockdown-50-chennai-restaurants-battle-manpower-crunch-after-migrant-workers-return-home-2150830.html

Vaishali Shahi appointed as Human Resources Manager at Hyatt Regency, Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai recently announced the appointment of Vaishali Shahi as the Human Resources Manager. She brings with herself 12 years of experience in human resources and will be seen overlooking strategic planning, recruitment policy, design & implementation, talent management, and associate engagement.

 Having a strong background in the hospitality industry, Shahi gained immense knowledge working with eminent brands such as, IBIS Bengaluru, Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre, and JW Marriott Pune. In her tenure, she coordinated with senior managers to ensure that smooth activities are completed and issues are addressed to reinforce an assertive outlook of the organisation, championed communication with necessary use of compensation systems, tools, programs and policies, facilitated learning and development sessions and other key strategies.