Alco-bev company Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd), has launched a unique micro enterprise initiative to empower smallholder women farmers in Nashik. The initiative will initially enable 100 small holder women farmers with the skills and resources to tackle crop loss, food waste and ensure sustainable livelihood. In collaboration with Savitribai Phule Ekatma Samaj Mandal (SPMESM) as the implementing...
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by Vijaylakshmi Arijit Bose (foreground) founder and creative director for Spirit Forward with his team at the Lavelle Road, Bengaluru outlet. Spirit Forward’s creative force, beverage specialist and bar consultant, Arijit Bose has been associated with some of India’s top bars. But Spirit Forward is something which is close to his heart. Bose spoke to ET...
The Dragonfly Kitchen & Bar Restaurant opens at Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi.The Dragonfly Kitchen & Bar Restaurant, located within Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi, has opened its doors to the city. This eco-conscious and health-focused Asian eatery combines the essence of fun and casual with a delightful touch of quirkiness and chic sophistication....
Minor Hotels aims to launch over 200 new locations worldwide within three years, revealing insights into its dynamic commercial strategy for 2024 and beyond.The target for new hotels would increase the group’s global portfolio by almost 40% from its current count of 540 properties, as well as adding more than 30,000 rooms to its present inventory of almost 80,000.The rapid acceleration of Minor’s...
Restaurant Brands Asia, which operates Burger King and Popeyes chains in India and Indonesia, reported a narrower third-quarter loss on Monday, boosted by strong sales in the festive season.The company's consolidated net loss narrowed to INR 361.8 (USD 4.4 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31, from INR 504.2 a year earlier.Nonetheless, this is the...
After the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram at the Ayodhya temple, there has been a significant increase in tourist arrivals to the town. This surge has prompted increased investments in the hospitality sector, aimed at improving tourism potential and meeting the rising number of visitors. “In line with this trend, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on January 27 in the presence of...
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, marks yet another year of accelerated portfolio expansion in 2023 with 32 new hotels signed and 18 new hotels opened. Reinforcing its position as a leader in the hospitality landscape, IHCL’s portfolio at 285 hotels includes an industry leading pipeline of 85 hotels. Speaking on the...
Winners of Young Chefs Olympiad 2023; YCO celebrates its 10th year in 2024.The IIHM International Young Chef Olympiad is all set to celebrate its 10th edition this year. The culinary event that is also a celebration of the multicultural diversity of food from across the borders will be held across six cities of India – Delhi, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad and...
AHLA Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Gala to Celebrate Hotel Workforce Industry's top honor presented to The Nonantum Resort's Colby Bracy, Mark Hoplamazian of Hyatt receives 3rd annual Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award 2024 NOTS...
Ramit Sethi, co-founder, Seclude Hotels Home Style.Started by two chartered accountant friends — Rohit and Ramit Sethi — with hardly any exposure to hospitality and hoteliering four years ago, Seclude Hotels Home Style now has 20 villas and boutique resorts under their branded operations today. These properties are largely confined to Himachal...
