Hotels, weekly markets to open in Delhi

Hotels have been allowed to re-open in Delhi, while weekly markets will be allowed to open on a trial basis in the nation’s capital. The decision was taken in a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday. Gymnasiums though will continue to remain closed.

Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi govt had on 6 August sent a proposal to Lieutenant governor Anil Baijal for the reopening of hotels and re-opening of weekly markets on a trial basis in Delhi.

That was a week after the LG rejected the government’s proposal to allow the opening of hotels, gyms, and weekly markets under unlock-3.

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Cambria Opens Waterfront Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, and Wine Country Retreat in Sonoma, California

Since January, Cambria Hotels has opened six new hotels in major markets across the country, including Bloomington, Minnesota; Greenville, South Carolina; Madeira Beach, Florida; Summerville, South Carolina; and now in Ocean City, Maryland, and Rohnert Park, California. The Cambria Hotel Ocean City - Bayfront and Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country, both short drives from major metropolitan areas, offer ideal escapes for travelers ready to explore again and further exemplify the brand's growth. Both hotels feature upscale amenities and approachable indulgences that appeal to modern travelers.

"With leisure travel returning faster than business travel right now, we're thrilled to offer these getaways so guests can have the chance to relax, rejuvenate and disconnect," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "Ocean City is a vibrant seaside town and one of the most popular beach destinations on the east coast, while the Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country connects guests to some of Northern California's most well-known and picturesque vineyards. Both hotels, which represent the brand's substantial growth across the country, are in easily accessible drive-to locations as today's travelers pursue road trips more often than air travel."

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Puverel to lead Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the appointment of Carla Puverel to the role of general manager. She will take up leadership of the twin-island resort, featuring 151 luxury beach and over-water villas, immediately.

The property is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand from Hilton. Puverel most recently served as general manager of the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka.

Puverel said: “I am very pleased to be joining the Hilton family to lead the charge at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) Announces A SeleQtions Hotel In Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. This hotel is in partnership with Thriving Hotels Private Limited.

Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, "IHCL enters a new leisure destination with this hotel. Tadoba National Park is the oldest and the largest tiger reserve in Maharashtra. In addition to catering to customers seeking a wilderness experience, the scale of the hotel and its proximity to Nagpur airport will help to attract meetings and conferences. These hotels will complement the existing safari circuit within our portfolio. We are delighted to partner with Thriving Hotels in this project."

The 35-room hotel spread over 17 acres is strategically located at the outskirts of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger, in close proximity of three of the most accessible and popular gates to the National Park. With a distinctive design, the hotel will have all the facilities required to give guests a unique safari experience. This is a Greenfield project and is slated to open in 2022.

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NexGen Hotels to Build Its First Home2 Suites by Hilton

NexGen Hotels will break ground on its first Home2 Suites by Hilton this April. The property will be located at 1700 S. Higgins Rd. in Des Plaines, Illinois which is less than four miles from O'Hare International Airport

The $16 million, the five-storey hotel has 107 suites and is scheduled to open the summer of 2022. NexGen Hotels is the general contractor and developer for the 63,000-square foot property. Origination Design based in Alpharetta, Georgia is the architect, and Genuine Hospitality Group located in St. Louis, Missouri will manage the hotel.

Home2 Suites by Hilton is designed for both short-term and extended stay guests seeking eco-friendly experiences. The property features spacious suites complete with fully equipped kitchens, outdoor lounge and patio areas, an indoor saltwater pool plus a combination fitness and laundry facility called Spin2 Cycle.

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Palazzo Versace Dubai hits 90 percent occupancy

Occupancy levels at the Palazzo Versace Dubai hotel have shot up to 70 percent during weekdays and as high as 90 percent on weekends, according to the property’s managing director Monther Darwish.

Speaking to sister title Arabian Business, Darwish credited the rise in demand for staycations as one of the factors for the hotel’s impressive occupancy. Despite the pandemic, Palazzo opted to remain open throughout the UAE’s strict lockdown measures.

Darwish told Arabian Business that the property spent “millions of dirhams” on an aggressive marketing campaign to bring in guests. He revealed that as many as 2,700 people came through the hotel in a single day earlier in the month.

“During those tough times, we took a decision to go very intense in the marketing to market that we are the most fashionable and safest hotel in town. We started taking the procedures, from disinfecting gates to sanitizing the rooms, and the hygiene all over the place in the hotel and we started a big push in this manner.

“We started engaging many influencers. We want to position ourselves in the client’s mind that it is the safest.

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Vikas Khanna opens seasonal restaurant at JA The Resort Dubai

The latest culinary collaboration between Vikas Khanna and JA Resorts & Hotels sees the Indian chef create a new seasonal restaurant Ellora by Vikas Khanna at JA The Resort in Dubai.

Opening at JA Beach Hotel, Ellora will replace signature restaurant Kinara by Vikas Khanna for the next few months, with the new concept focusing more on seasonal ingredients such as green mango, passionfruit, and watermelon.

Meaning caves in Sanskrit, Ellora is aiming to symbolize the creativity that can occur during challenging times such as this, and the menu will feature authentic regional Indian dishes with a modern twist.

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