Editors Note World View Asia-Pacific Scene Indian Panorama Kerala Traveller Aviation Face to Face 10 Questions Woman of the Month Hospitality Columns Bookshelf Variety Quiz Back Issues asian traveller :: home :: Hospitality H ospitality The Park Hotels Expands Portfolio with Properties in Kochi, Hyderabad The Park Hotels group, pioneers of the boutique hotel concept in India, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of the Apsara, The Park on Vembanad Lake in Kochi, Kerala and The Park Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.The Park Hotels launched its first luxury lake cruiser – Apsara – a two-level, eight-cabin cruiser described as ‘heaven on water’ on Kerala’s Vembanad Lake. Designed with luxury and comfort in mind, the interiors combine elements of Kerala’s magnificent heritage with the quiet elegance of European yachting style.Each week, the Apsara boat sets sail on four-day/three-night itineraries that take cruisers through the tranquil wat... read story Zuri Celebrates Anniversary, Consolidates Group Companies Zuri Celebrates Anniversary, Consolidates Group CompaniesZuri Group Global, the multinational conglomerate having business interests spread across Asia, Africa and Europe, today celebrated its first anniversary under the new brand. The group also revealed that it has completed the process of bringing all its group companies under the Zuri brand. This move is in line with the group’s intention of pursuing an aggressive growth plan for the immediate future.The past year witnessed the launch of the Group’s own chain of luxury resorts and hotels under the Zuri name. Going forward, the Zuri Group Global revealed a multi pronged expansion approach for its hotel chain – Zuri Hotels & Resorts. The company will focus on a management contra... read story Fortune Launches Properties in Mumbai, Gandhinagar !/tbody> Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd launched two more properties. Its 33rd property, Fortune Park LakeCity was launched in Thane on March 18 while the 34th property, Fortune Inn Haveli was launched in Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat on March 23.  Fortune Park LakeCity is the first branded business hotel of the Thane district and is owned by Dr Ajay Thakker, Chairman and CEO of Jupiter LifeLine Hospitals Ltd.Speaking at the launch Pawan Verma, Senior Executive Vice President, ITC Ltd-Hotels Division said, “With the launch of this hotel, Fortune Hotels has further strengthened its position as a leading player in the first class hotels segment.”This contemporary first class business hotel carefully... read story Captain Nair Conferred The Hall of Fame Award at HIFI 2010 The Hotel Investment Forum India has selected Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts for the prestigious Hall of Fame Award. The honour has been conferred on Captain Nair at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai recently. The award is in recognition of Capt. Nair’s outstanding business practices, leadership qualities and for raising the bar for the industry with his achievements. Speaking on the occasion, Jim Burba, President of Burba Hotels Network and the host to the event, said, “Capt. Nair remains an inspiration to aspiring hoteliers and his contribution to the industry, philanthropy work and community investment truly represent what the HIFI Hall of Fame was designed to honour.” Capt. Nair ... read story WelcomHeritage Adds Three More Properties to the Chain WelcomHeritage, a joint venture with ITC Ltd and His Highness of Jodhpur, has over the years emerged as India's largest chain of Heritage properties. A splendid array of properties, numbering more than 60, spread across 19 states in India, offer unique experiences to its guests through its range and variety.  Perhaps the most important ingredient that sets the chain apart, is the authenticity to heritage that can be experienced at each and every location.The three new properties that are being signed are important additions to the chain and will add to the infinite variety that guests read story C urrent Issue O ther Stories The Park Hotels Expands Portfolio with Properties in Kochi, Hyderabad Zuri Celebrates Anniversary, Consolidates Group Companies Fortune Launches Properties in Mumbai, Gandhinagar Captain Nair Conferred The Hall of Fame Award at HIFI 2010 WelcomHeritage Adds Three More Properties to the Chain To place your advertisements in this space please contact Marketing, Mediastepsindia home | about us | advertise with us | subscribe | contact us | team support : colorvibes The news items and Advertisements published herein have been collected from various source, which are considered to be reliable. Readers are however requested to verify the facts before making business decisions using the same. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009