...And The Party Moved To Dubai
The first ever FHRAI annual convention that left the shores of the country for a foreign destination (Kathmandu notwithstanding) with high hopes and great expectations, proved to be quite a damp squib.

Associations Plan Legal Action Against Delhi Luxury Tax
The Delhi government's decision to charge luxury tax on printed room rates has snowballed triggering off an unprecedented protest from hotel associations and trade associations.

Konkan Railways 'Railotel' Project Seeks Private Alliance
Following the commencement of its first 'Railotel' Project in Kumta - the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) is on the look out for private sector participation from domestic and non resident Indian (NRI) hoteliers in order to strike an alliance for future 'Railotel' projects.

IHCL Eyeing Int’l Properties: Ratan Tata
Indian Hotels Company Limited, the hospitality arm of the Tata Group is on the lookout for international properties.

Rs 145 Crore Ten-Year Expansion Drive By KTDC
The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has kick-started its Rs 145 crore expansion drive, which involves upgrading existing hotel properties and developing new hospitality projects spread over a period of ten years.

Surya Palace Hotel To Set Up Three-Stars In Surat, Ahmedabad
Surya Palace Hotel, Vadodara is planning to set up a three-star hotel each in Surat and Ahmedabad. The hotels, which are planned to open in the next four years will entail an investment of Rs 35 crore.