New Appointment Announcement at Eastin Easy Vita, First International Hotel, in Vita Sangli District

Arun Sharma

Satish Mishra

Mr. Kabir Mehra is delighted to announce new appointments at Eastin Easy Vita, namely Mr. Arun Sharma as Food and Beverage Manager and Mr. Satish Mishra as Accounts Manager.

Academically qualified with a degree in Hotel Management Catering Technology & Tourism, Arun Sharma brings along, diverse experience of over 10 years with in-depth knowledge, experience, and training in all aspects of food and beverage operations.

With over 12 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, Satish Mishra started his hospitality career with Sayaji Hotels in 2008

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Radisson Hotel Group Signs Pakistan’s First Internationally Branded Serviced Apartments

Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of the Radisson Blu Serviced Apartments, Islamabad in Pakistan, the first internationally branded serviced apartments in the country

This marks the group's second hotel in Pakistan, accelerating its ambition to have 10 hotels and 2,000 rooms in operation and under development across the country by 2025.

The new-build hotel will form part of a mixed-use development, which includes offices and a retail mall

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Jonathan Bowen Appointed General Manager At Ibis Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Cycas's first UK partnership with Accor, in May Jonathan Bowen, became General Manager of the Ibis Bridgwater (opening January 2021). Jonathan's combination of 15 years' hospitality experience across the South West of England, as well as a strong relationship with Accor, ensures he is well placed to successfully open Cycas's first property in the region early next year.

Tourism and Hospitality sector seeking 680-million dollar aid package from province

According to the Tourism Association of BC, over 100-thousand jobs in the sector have been temporarily or permanently lost due to the pandemic.

The sector is seeking a 680-million dollar stimulus recovery package from the BC Government.

Chairperson, Vivek Sharma told Vista Radio businesses are facing some increased costs after re-opening.

“Any businesses that have re-opened has had to do at a significant cost to change the way they do business bringing in barriers, personal protective equipment, and implementing ways of doing contactless operations, all of that comes at a cost.”

Sharma added several businesses have been ravaged because of COVID-19.

“Ten percent of our restaurants have closed permanently and another 50% are expected to close if they don’t get any assistance. Hotel occupancy has been down about 65% for June over previous years.”

“We need to get strategic on how we aid industry now and when we came up with this amount we broke it down into three categories so that we know how the aid is required.”

The three components are:

A Working Capital Recovery Grant ($475 million) to help sustain and maintain solvency for businesses that have prospects to return to profitability in the medium term (i.e. 18 months). This could include the provision of low or no-interest loans with an extended payback period. As the timing and magnitude of out-of-province visitors are uncertain, the immediate priority would be to sustain businesses that normally rely on these visitors and generate significant revenues for the visitor economy, as well as businesses that play central roles in attracting visitors to a community or a region.

Support for Adaptation Costs ($190 million) that would provide funds to help businesses adapt their operations to the health and safety requirements of COVID-19 and protect their workforce, visitors, residents, and local communities; and develop innovative ways of delivering tourism experiences to augment and accelerate recovery.

Support for Developing Resilient, B.C.-focused Supply Chains ($15 million). The goal would be to support industry subsectors (accommodation, attractions, transportation, food services, and retail) refocus their supply chains and forge new relationships with B.C. suppliers, to create supply chains that will not only promote recovery over the next 18 months but also contribute to the industry’s resilience going forward.

Destination BC’s projection for this year is a 69% decline in tourism revenue from the $20.4 billion generated in 2018 to $6.7 billion in 2020.

Satish Kumar appointed Senior Director Talent & Culture, India & South Asia, Accor

Satish Kumar has been appointed as the Senior Director Talent & Culture, India & South Asia Accor effective from 1 July 2020. With over 2 decades of experience in talent development, In his new role will handle India hotel operations management teams.

Prior to this he was the Director of Learning & Talent Development, India & South Asia, Accor. Before  joining Accor, He was associated with ITC Hotels and Sarovar Hotels.  

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Steigenberger Hotel Treudelberg Hamburg Appoints Eckart Pfannkuchen

Eckart Pfannkuchen has been appointed General Manager of the 131-room Steigenberger Hotel Treudelberg Hamburg. He will be responsible in the future for all operational and administrative business areas of the hotel.

 He most recently acted as Director of the Grand Spa Resort A-Rosa Sylt, and his career has also included stints at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, the Rocco Forte Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the Chedi Muscat and the Hotel Adlon Kempinski

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Cycas Hospitality Announces Five Appointments

With Cycas Hospitality set to open its first two French properties this autumn, the hotel management company has appointed five regional experts across France and Germany in recent weeks to further accelerate its European growth.

Daniel Bowen joined Cycas’s Development and Acquisition team, becoming Development Director for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).

Luc Vicherd appointed as Regional General Manager earlier this year, with three new team members reporting directly into him from Hyatt’s first dual-branded property in mainland Europe.

Beatrice Puma joined Cycas in April as the company’s first Director of Sales for France. Looking after Hyatt House Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, Nicolas Dubas previously spent eight years working for Cycas’s first dual-branded hotel in London.

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ftnnews.com/news-home/appointments/world/39551-cycas-hospitality-announces-five-appointments

Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers ranks first as favourite new hotel in the MENA region

Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, the latest addition to the international portfolio of the iconic Taj brand, has been recognized as ‘Favourite New Hotel’ in the Middle East and North Africa region at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.

The winners are selected based on unbiased reader votes, resulting in a list that honours those who have gone above and beyond to create the memorable guest experience

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LG Pairing ‘Clean Remote’ With New Hotel TVs

Key Take Away

When hotels purchase a new hotel TV from LG, they will also receive a free “Clean Remote,” which LG says will help address the health concerns of travelers. Clean Remote is now part of LG Business Solutions USA’s new Health Protocol Initiative

The Clean Remote features a non-porous, sealed membrane that can reduce bacteria and germs by as much as 99% compared to traditional remotes.LG is offering the Clean Remote for a limited time.

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www.tvtechnology.com/news/lg-pairing-clean-remote-with-new-hotel-tvs

Midas Hospitality opens Aloft Hotel in St. Louis

Key Take Away

Midas Hospitality recently opened the St. Louis region’s first Aloft hotel by Marriott in the heart of the 200-acre Cortex Innovation Community in St. Louis.

 Katie O’Connor is the general manager of the property, with Robyn Niedringhaus leading the area sales team and efforts. This is the 12th hotel Midas Hospitality will manage in the greater St. Louis region

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Top Dining-Out Trends for a Post-Pandemic Society

Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management projects five dining-out trends affecting restaurants, bars, and consumers that are emerging in a post-pandemic world. The trends were presented by Michael Cheng, dean of the Chaplin School.

Top Dining-Out Trends in a post-pandemic society:

• Dining-Out Trend #1 Transparency and Communication

• Dining-Out Trend #2 Innovation and Creativity

• Dining-Out Trend #3 Contactless Technology and Virtual Presence

• Dining-Out Trend #4 A Collaborative Community

• Dining-Out Trend #5 Reset!

"While these are signs that we see today, the next 12 months will give us better clarity of the way forward," said Cheng.

International quarantine rules ‘another blow’ to tourism and hospitality industry

Key Take Away

From June 8, anybody arriving in the UK from an international country via plane, train or ferry, will be required to isolate for two weeks, with fines of up to £1,000 given out to those breaking the rules announced by the Home Secretary  Priti Patel.

The idea of ‘air bridges’ is also being championed, which would see agreements made with countries with low R numbers to let passengers travel between them without going into quarantine.

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www.boutiquehotelier.com/international-quarantine-rules-another-blow-to-tourism-and-hospitality-industry/

Samira Clarke Appointed Director of Sales At Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Garden City - NY, USA

Clarke brings her nearly 15 years of experience in the New York hotel industry, including most recently at OTO Development's AC Hotel New York Times Square, to the new Residence Inn as the director of sales.

Prior to her time with OTO Development's properties, Clarke built tremendous experience in the New York hotel industry with stints at the Courtyard Times Square West, Allegria Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central, among others.

She has served in a variety of roles, including front office coordinator, sales manager, and catering sales manager.

Coronavirus impact: Hotel industry cuts growth forecast as revenues dip

Hotel chains and industry analysts are cutting back on their growth forecasts for the current quarter and are witnessing a dip in occupancies and revenues this month following the Coronavirus outbreak with both business and leisure trip cancellations coming in by inbound travellers and future bookings getting stalled.“Indian High Commissions in South east Asian countries – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea have restricted visas to travellers coming from these countries. Although India doesn’t have a lot of Chinese travellers but with all these countries included in the travel restriction bracket – the impact on hotel demand could be significant throughout quarter one of 2020,”

“The Chinese have a lot of influence in sectors like infrastructure, telecom, mobile manufacturing. They are not coming. Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan are down. Because of them, the outbreak and global advisories, overall business travel is also down. Conferences and exhibitions are getting hampered,” he added.

A lot of destination weddings planned for Thailand, or Sri Lanka, and countries in the far east have shifted back to India. Destinations like Udaipur have benefitted

Chains like IHCL, Marriott, and Accor did not respond to emails seeking comments till the time of going to press. Hilton and Hyatt declined to comment.


In an earnings call this month, Michele Allen, CFO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which has a sizeable presence in China said 70% of the chain’s hotels in China remain closed with the balance experiencing occupancy declines of approximately 75%.

BNP Paribas REIM acquires a hotel in Marseille in VEFA

The sale off-plan before completion (VEFA), scheduled for delivery at the end of 2021, will feature the Meininger hotel group and is being carried out with the developer COFFIM

The future 194-room hotel is located in a developing area and will benefit from the attractiveness of the new Euroméditerranée district, which includes shops, restaurants, offices, and pedestrian areas.

It will also offer rooms with a modular capacity ranging from double rooms to "6-bed dormitories" to accommodate business and leisure guests.

The Meininger Group, for its part, opened two properties in France in Paris and Lyon in the second half of 2019.

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IHG's 20 new hotel openings to watch out for in 2020

Our guests are at the center of what we do at IHG, and we are committed to ensuring our guests receive the best experiences when they stay with us. To kick off the new decade, we are thrilled to announce 20 of our exciting new hotel openings in 2020.

Hot 2020 destination: Japan

Hotel Indigo® Hakone Gora, Japan

Opening date: Early 2020

Hot 2020 destination: Japan

® Hakone Gora, Japan

Opening date: Early 2020

About: The first Hotel Indigo property to open in Japan, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora will be a place where guests and locals alike can gather and enjoy the rich culture and history of Gora. Japanese bathtub with natural onsen water.

Kimpton® Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Opening date: Mid 2020

About: Kimpton® Shinjuku combines a style and ethos inspired by New York’s arts scene with exquisitely-detailed Japanese handcrafted artisanal traditions. City locals and travelers alike will be able to satiate their appetites at The Jones, the New York-inspired café, The District restaurant which features the outdoor terrace and Eighty-Six, a rooftop bar open only to VIPs

Hot 2020 destination: Japan

Hotel Indigo® Hakone Gora, Japan

Opening date: Early 2020

About: The first Hotel Indigo property to open in Japan, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora will be a place where guests and locals alike can gather and enjoy the rich culture and history of Gora. 98 rooms and suites offer relaxation with every room featuring a traditional Japanese bathtub with natural onsen water.

For Urban Design Aficionados

Kimpton® Vividora Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Opening date: Early 2020

About: Kimpton Vividora Hotel will mark the brand’s debut in a new European market: Spain. This property is outfitted in typical early 19th century Spanish architecture, overlooking neighboring Gothic buildings, giving hotel guests typical residential Gothic Quarter views.

For the Beach Buffs and Zen Masters

Regent®, Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Opening date: Late 2020

About: Set by the waterfront, Regent Phu Quoc stands in Bai Truong’s Phu Quoc Marina, and will offer a unique suite and villa concept, all with sea views. Facilities on-site will include world-class dining experiences, private beach, a spa, as well as pool and gym facilities. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2006, and with half of the island covered by a National Park, Phu Quoc provides the perfect canvas for an idyllic holiday.

For more information on all openings for 2020 please email media@ihg.com

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Nobu Hotels announces eight new hotels in 2020

The brand, founded by Chief Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, will soon welcome new properties in Warsaw, London, Riyadh, and Chicago, as well as the completion of the transformation of the Nobu Palo Alto Hotel in California (USA). It was founded after extending the Nobu Restaurant brand to a lifestyle hotel brand. The first Nobu Hotel opened in 2013 in Las Vegas

Hotel openings announced for 2020 are:

• Nobu Hotel Warsaw, Poland (117 keys)

• Nobu Hotel Palo Alto, United States (73 rooms)

• Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, United Kingdom (259 keys)

• Nobu Hotel Chicago, United States (119 keys)

• Nobu Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (119 keys)

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Hyatt's Commitment to India's Thriving Hospitality Sector

Expanding into new territories is key to our robust growth plans, creating differentiated experiences for our guests is also central to our brand philosophy

According to a World Economic Forum 2019 report, India ranks 34th in the world travel and tourism competitiveness index.

Our journey in the country began over three decades ago, with the launch of Hyatt Regency Delhi in 1983

Today, eight brands of Hyatt operating within the country - Andaz, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt, Hyatt Place and Alila, India stands third only to the US and China in Hyatt’s global pipeline. 

We also introduced two Alila properties - Alila Diwa Goa and Alila Fort Bishangarh (Jaipur) as part of our global acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality.

Recently, we announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Thrissur and Hyatt Regency Dharamshala resort, which join 11 hotels under the Hyatt Regency brand in India

In 2020, Our growth plans in India are in sync with this dynamic shift. We plan to open 11 new hotels in India across Hyatt brands and be where our guests are traveling our presence in emerging business, leisure and cultural destinations such as Alibaug, Udaipur, Jaipur, Dehradun, Digha, Trivandrum, Vijaywada, and Vadodara. 

Hyatt has an app that offers guests several functionalities which include but are not limited to searching, selecting and booking rooms at any of our Hyatt hotels. Our app and our tech-friendly hotel services have strengthened our guest relationships and contributed to impressive successes and achievements for Hyatt in India. 

We have a Leadership Talent Exchange Program that supports our experiential learning objectives and provides innovative ways to challenge and motivate employees.

Our global program RiseHY aims to provide youngsters from less privileged backgrounds with the opportunity and training to create a career for themselves in this industry and our hotels

Our 2020 water goal is to reduce water consumption per guest night by 25% compared to a 2006 baseline, and by 30% in water-stressed areas.

Hyatt Regency Delhi also opened an in-house water bottling plant

To date, in our journey in India, Hyatt has exemplified how to embrace the best of local culture while maintaining international hospitality standards. As we set forth into a new decade, we are committed to focusing our efforts towards building a successful – and most importantly, a caring - business