Lemon Tree Hotels signs a new property in Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka

New Delhi, April 2023: Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing in Karnataka named Peninsula Suites - operated by Lemon Tree Hotels, Bengaluru. The property is expected to be operational by October 2023 and shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. 

The property is located at Whitefield, which turned from a quaint settlement to a major suburb post the IT boom in Bengaluru in the late 90s. The locality is now a major part of Greater Bengaluru and the city’s first tech corridor to be connected by Namma Metro.

The property, aimed at extended stays, will feature 88 well-appointed rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, meeting rooms, a fitness center and other public areas.

The Bengaluru Airport is about 37 kms from the property while the Railway Station is about 23 kms away. The property is connected by both public and private transport from all major cities in India.

The capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, is often referred to as ‘The Silicon Valley of India’. A techie’s paradise, it boasts the highest concentration of IT companies in the country. Additionally, there are gardens, museums, natural features, palaces and temples for the visitors to experience. Places like Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and the Ulsoor Lake of Bengaluru, are well known for their beautiful locales and boating facilities. Apart from these, Bengaluru is also a major centre of Indian classical music, dance, theatre and of a vivid cutting-edge nightlife.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mahesh Aiyer, CEO, Carnation Hotels Private Limited, commented, “We are delighted to expand our bouquet of hotels in Karnataka with a new property in Whitefield, Bengaluru with our valued partner, Peninsula Projects (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd., a group company of the Vaswani Group. We already have 6 operational hotels in the state out of which 5 are in Bengaluru and 1 in Coorg. We have one more upcoming in Hubli and now another in Bengaluru itself. We want to offer diverse brands and operate hotels at different locations to fully tap into the immense potential that the city holds out. We plan to on signing and opening more hotels to enhance our offerings to our guests as well as owners and partners in tourism and hospitality.

NEWS | Blue Iris Hotels signs agreement with Sai Palace hotels to operate at Bidar, Karnataka

The Hotel will be branded as a “Blue Iris Boutique” and shall open doors on the 20th September, 2021

Blue Iris hotels announced the signing of a 30 room hotel with Sai Palace hotels Pvt Ltd, to operate at Bidar Karnataka. Parmeshwaran M, General Manager – Operations, represented Blue Iris Hotels with Mr. Rajashekhar Jeerge, Owner of the Sai Palace Hotel.

The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, Banqueting & conferencing facilities and boutique styled, no frills rooms. The hotel will be scheduled to open mid-September.

The hotel will be located in Nobad, Bidar and in the middle of the auto industrial area. 3 kms away from the airport and 3.5 kms away from the city’s railway station, and another 3.5 km away from this will be the city’s first branded hotel.

Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is a Sikh historical shrine situated in Bidar, Karnataka. Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib was built in the year 1948 and is dedicated to the first Sikh guru Guru Nanak. Bidar has a very long association with Sikhism as this is the home town of Bhai Sahib Singh, one of the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones).

Speaking on the venture, Russell Gregory, Brand Custodian for Blue Iris mentioned “We do see a lot of potential from the religious tourism segment, auto , pharma and agri sectors for this city. Moreover, being the city’s first brand, we are excited about this venture . We will continue to focus on tier 2 and tier 3 cities, as we see a huge growth within this market”

Sharing his thoughts on the sign up, Jeerge, Owner of Sai Palace Hotels quoted , “ We are very happy to have joined hands with Blue Iris Hotels and are keen to work together and make this relationship work for the long run and are excited to see how this venture pans out to be”.

NEWS | Fortune Hotels lands in Hubballi with an airport hotel

Fortune Park Hotels Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd, now has six hotels with 671 rooms across four cities in Karnataka.

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announced the opening of its first hotel in the historic town of Hubballi, Karnataka making it their sixth hotel alliance in the State.

Marking the celebrations, Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Park Hotels Limited, said, “We are delighted to bring the Fortune Park brand to the progressive and culturally rich city of Hubballi. Located close to the airport, we are confident that the hotel will see great success as it offers a branded alternative and best-in-class guest experience to city residents as well as our existing customers traveling to the twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad, for both business and leisure.”

Joining him for the launch of Fortune Park Airport Road Hubballi was Dhananjay Saliankar, Head – Sales & Marketing and Govindappa B. Dandagi, the proprietor of the hotel. With this inauguration, Fortune Hotels now has an operating portfolio of 39 hotels across 34 cities of India.

An iconic city landmark, Fortune Park Airport Road Hubballi is strategically located opposite the Hubballi airport, offering easy access to corporate establishments, key shopping areas and other important monuments of the city.

The newly launched property can host corporate events, weddings and social gatherings the stellar hotel has 4800 sq. ft. of versatile banquet spaces along with around 15,000 sq. ft. of lush green party lawns to add to the charm. Its modern banquet halls come with a spacious pre-function area, dedicated entry, and ample parking. The hotel also features two well-equipped board rooms ideal for corporate meetings, presentations, brainstorming sessions, and discussions.

Well connected by rail, road and air, the hotel is 428 km away from Bangalore and 20 km from Dharwad. It also offers easy access to Belgaum (98 kms), Hampi (150 kms), and Goa (155 kms).

With this addition, Fortune Park Hotels Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd, now has 6 hotels with 671 rooms across 4 cities in Karnataka.

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RCI expands its presence in Karnataka, adds a new property to its portfolio

RCI, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands has expanded its presence in Karnataka through an affiliation with Danta Estate, Madikeri. The property is surrounded by nature and offers its guests contemporary accommodation with 14 spacious and tastefully designed rooms with large balconies that open up to the scenic beauty of the place.

Situated in Kodagu district, The Danta Estate, Madikeri is 300 km from Bangalore and 150 km from Mysore making it a perfect weekend getaway for travelers wanting to steer away from the daily rigors of the city. The resort offers a multi cuisine restaurant and bar, swimming pool and a gymnasium and spa for guests to relax.

Commenting on the partnership, Rishi Verma, Head of India Subcontinent – RCI India shared, “Home-away-from-home has been the new trend amongst travelers in these current times. We have also identified a significant rise in the home stays and cottages where travelers prefer properties that provide an unconventional lifestyle while still feeling at home. Keeping up with these trends, we have strategically partnered with Danta Estate, Madikeri to help our members create memories in a home away from their home.” 

The Danta Estate, Madikeri is situated amidst many popular spots such as Talacauvery, which is the birthplace of the holy river Kaveri and is located 18 km from the property. Guests can also choose to visit the Kopatti Trekking Site which is situated 2 km from the property. Additionally, the Golden Temple and Bhagandeshwara Temple are also interesting places to visit.

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Maharashtra, Sikkim prohibit hotels from resuming operations

Key Take Away

Maharashtra and Sikkim prohibited hotels and restaurants from resuming operations, while Gujarat and Karnataka permitted hotels and restaurants to open as per the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a phased manner from June 8.
The Maharashtra government's order comes into effect from June 1 and shall remain effective till June 30. The Sikkim government has prohibited hotels and restaurants from reopening from June 1 until further notice.
The industry lobby group, which represents over 500,000 restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs in the country, has asked for restaurants to be allowed to stay open beyond 9 pm and for reopening of public transport fully to aid staff movement.

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