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Worldhotels eyes 10 hotels under own brand in India by 2014

Posted by Prem , Labels: , , , , Sunday, November 20, 2011 6:45 AM

NEW DELHI: Worldhotels that provides sales, marketing and technology services to hotels, is aiming to develop ten hotels under 'Worldhotel' brand in India by 2014, as a part of its newly launched brand license programme across the globe.

The brand license programme from Worldhotels offers a host of services, including marketing, training, sales, revenue management to enable owners to develop and manage their hotels in a professionally to match global standards.

"Globally, we are aiming to develop and support 50 hotels under the Worldhotel brand by the end of 2014 and out of that about 10 will be in India," Worldhotels Asia Pacific Vice President Roland Jegge told PTI.

The company has already tied up for a 75-room property in Chandigarh for the same and is holding talks with hotel owners in cities such as Pune and Hyderabad as a part of the plan to create an inventory upwards of 2,000 rooms by 2014.

With the targetted portfolio expansion, India is likely to contribute 5 per cent to Worldhotels global sales by 2014, compared to about 2 per cent at present, he added.

Jegge did not disclose the company's revenues, but said on an annual basis, the 450 hotels worldwide that subscribe to the firm's services collectively generate "two million room nights at a rate of USD 200 per night" from bookings made through World hotels' channel.

Asia Pacific as a region contributes about 20 per cent to the company's total sales.

When asked about the brand license fee, Jegge said:"The brand license fee is lower than a typical management contract. Broadly speaking, we charge USD 100,000 one time agreement fee along with a 5 per cent of room revenue."

Besides, extending its brand license programme to India, the company is also investing in increasing its sales force here and in marketing and promotion initiatives.

"We will hire more sales and revenue management people for our India office. Next year we will double our investments in India compared to last year," Jegge said without giving specific details.

In April this year, Worldhotels had opened an office in India.

Worldhotels currently provides its services to ten hotel properties in India, including the two Claridges hotels in Delhi and NCR, The Sahara Star in Mumbai and Aamby Valley in Pune.

In China, the company has plans to develop over 75 hotels under the 'Worldhotel' brand in the next ten years.

Founded in 1970, the company provides marketing, sales, training, distribution and e-commerce services to hotels worldwide.

In addition to its classic 'affiliation model', the group has also launched a new 'full service' branding solution for independent hotels, an alternative to standard franchise contracts.

With a presence in 250 destinations in 65 countries globally, Worldhotels has 450 affiliate properties in its portfolio at present.

More at: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-16/news/30405666_1_claridges-hotels-hotel-properties-brand

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Sahara buys UK hotel for Rs 3,275cr

Posted by Prem , Labels: , , , , Wednesday, January 5, 2011 10:27 AM

MUMBAI: In the first crossborder deal for the Indian hospitality sector this year and also the first one for Subrata Roy's Sahara India, the Lucknow-based financial services-to-real estate conglomerate has acquired UK's iconic Grosvenor House hotel for a knock-down price of £470 million (Rs 3,275 crore) from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

The UK has been a favourite shopping destination for Indian companies, with several well-known assets like Tetley and Typhoo in the tea category, Cuticura, Erasmic and Nulon in cosmetics and premier auto brands Jaguar & Land Rover having been snapped up.

The 494-room luxury property on London's Park Lane, which was once home to the Duke of Westminster, is Sahara India's second acquisition in the hospitality sector after its 2006 buyout of Sahara Star hotel, earlier known as Airport Centaur, in Mumbai.

"This acquisition is part of the major expansion plans of the group. In addition to the acquisition of Grosvenor House, London will be the gateway for Sahara to introduce some of its new business ventures internationally," said Subrata Roy Sahara, managing worker & chairman, Sahara Group.

RBS took over Grosvenor House in 2001 after Le Meridien collapsed into administrative receivership. The bank had been looking for a buyer for Grosvenor House for the last three years. At that time, the hotel was "valued for more than £1 billion." However, unfavourable economic conditions hit valuations hard. Roy said, "The valuation, even today, is quite high but due to a highly satisfactory due diligence by RBS and after long and strict negotiations, we have purchased it for £470 million."

Richard Lewczynski of Blandford Goldsmith put the deal together for Sahara India, which has acquired the property through Amby Valley Ltd. Grosvenor House, which has the largest banquet hall in London, is managed by the US-based Marriott International and is positioned as a JW Marriott hotel since September 2008. However, following the change in ownership, Sahara and Marriott will jointly manage the property.

The conglomerate plans to refurbish Grosvenor House by offering several facilities such as an Indian restaurant under the name Namak, a night club, swimming pool and spa.

When Subrata Roy took over Sahara Star, he gave the property a complete makeover. The five-star hotel boasts of being the world's largest pillar-less clear-tosky dome structure complemented by India's biggest marine aquarium.

Kaushik Vardharajan, MD of HVS, a global hospitality consultancy firm, said, "The US and European hospitality sector continues to be under pressure with low room occupancy levels and dropping tariffs. As a result, valuation of hotels has declined significantly. This helps companies like Sahara to acquire properties at a discount."

Vardharajan added that in terms of capital investment, it works out better to acquire hotels abroad at a discount compared to building one in India. The cash flows kicks in immediately in a running hotel compared to a greenfield one.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

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Fascinating aspects of India Tours!

Posted by Prem , Labels: , , , , , , , , Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:52 PM

The dynamic civilization of India dating back to nearly 5th century has left behind some indelible marks on the vibrant culture of India. India tours offers you glimpses of vivid aspects of the rich heritage of India which has given a distinct identity to the country. In recent times, India’s tourism has been widely instrumental in promoting varied facets of India’s tourist spots and the vibrant colorful celebrations of each region. If you’re planning to travel to India, you can opt for either Tourist Visa,in case you are on tour to India or Business Visa.

Qutub Minar Before you opt for India tours, its important to have first hand information on India travel guide. One of the most important travel tip if you’re planning to tour around the different parts of India is to carry all your travel documents always as long as you plan to stay in the country. Its advisable to approach a certified currency exchange counter and never eat cut or roadside foods for they are unhygienic.

There are different travel agencies offering attractive tour packages in India as Taj Tours, Beach Tours of India,Pilgrimage Tours of India,Golden Triangle Tour and Kerala Backwaters Tour. With wide plethora of tourist attractions in India, you will up spending a lovely vacation in the country.

For wildlife enthusiasts, the adventures of wildlife in India offers unmatched natural diversity with striking flora and fauna adding to its grand beauty. No matter whether you’re in midst of dense jungles or deserts Safari rides forms an integral part of wildlife India tours. Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park is widely preferred for tracking of tigers in the wildlife reserve. However, a camel ride in deserts of Jaislamer is a must in your travel itinerary if you plan to visit the splendid princely state of Rajasthan. This particular camel tour takes you through the majestic palaces, colossal forts and teeming villages.

And if you’re worried about your accommodation in the country, then you have your plates full as there are many luxurious hotels in India providing state of art facilities, fine dining arrangements and impeccable hospitality services. Some of the top hotels are run under the aegis of Taj group, Oberoi group of hospitality and ITC tourism and hospitality chain.

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Enjoy a Pleasant Stay at the Famous Hotels in Jaipur

Posted by Prem , Labels: , , , , , Friday, June 26, 2009 12:27 AM

Jaipur is home to many wonderful tourist attraction places of the city. Also the hospitality industry of the city has improved a lot Many of the hotels in Jaipur are replete with the rich heritage and culture of the erstwhile grandeur of the royal kings and queens. The heritage hotels in Jaipur are the added attraction of the city as its an epitome of grand luxury and comfort. Like the other India hotels there are many resorts situated in midst of quaint natural surrounding and peaceful ambiance. Some of the prominent world class luxury hotels of the city are--Jai Mahal Palace, Rambagh Palace,Rajputana Sheraton, Holiday Inn,Chokhi Dhani, Mansingh Palace, KK Royal Days. These hotels are known to offer impeccable hospitality services.

Among the heritage hotels of the city Umaid Bhavan deserves a special mention as its widely preffered by many foreign guests. The Umaid Bhavan hotel in Jaipur has many well appointed royal suites with private balconies. Each of the rooms are quite spacious and intricately embellished with fine wooden and marble work. For food lovers this partcular hotel promises to offer wide delectable cuisines from Indian to Continental dishes.

Furthermore if you're looking for some new entertainment activity you can easily enjoy the traditional Folk Dance and Puppet show of the region but on demand. Umaid Bhavan also offers travel tours and safaris in and around the city. If you're looking for budget accommodation in Jaipur you can opt for the budget hotels of the city which offers great comfort and quality hotel service at attractive rates ranging from Rs. 800/ to Rs. 1500 per day. Some of the famous low fare hotels in Jaipur are Hotel Arya Niwas, Hotel Gold Palace Resorts, Hotel Pearl Palace, Hotel Kanchandeep, Residency Inn, Savoy Hotel, Shahar Palace, Hotel LMB Sweets.

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Enjoy the Snow Capped Mountains Beauty with Luxury Shimla hotels

Posted by Prem , Labels: , , , , Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:11 PM

Huge snow capped mountains of the Himalayas along with the vast stretches of pine trees makes Shimla no less than a paradise and a favorite tourist spot for holiday makers who flock in from different parts of the world. Keeping in mind the large number of tourists who make inroads into Himachal Pradesh, hotels in Shimla are specifically designed to suit the purpose of foreign tourists.


Some of the prominent Shimla hotels also offers travel tour packages to different parts of the state, furthermore you can book your room reservation with any hotel in Manali, if you plan to visit the place since it lies at very close proximity from Shimla. Like the other hotels in India, here too you get to see the varied Indian art and architecture which is well reflected in the interiors of the hotel premises.

You can also try out the exotic array of multi cuisines which are readily available in many of the in-house restaurants of hotels of the capital city Shimla. Some of the old mansions, heritage houses have been well converted into luxury or boutique hotels, in this case special mention needs to be made of Alpine Heritage which is located on the slope of Shimla hill. This particular hotel has 15 spacious well decorated rooms and each room of the hotel offers panoramic views of the wide valleys and hills.

Some of the prominent luxury hotels in Shimla are Radisson Hotel, Cecil Oberoi, Clarkes Hotel, Hotel Springfields and Welcom Heritage Woodville Palace. Those who are on lookout for low fare hotel reservation can try out the Asia the Dawn Hotel for this particular holiday resort offers great value for money. Its also conveniently located near the heart of the city. The hotel has well designed 41 rooms spread through out the 3 floors of the hotel building. Other budget hotels in the city are- Hotel Sukhsagar, Hotel Ashiyana Regency, Hotel Leela Regency, Hotel Dalziel, Hotel White etc.

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Best hotels of Indian Cities

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Hotels in Jaipur are perfect examples of erstwhile grandeur of the royals of India. As you visit these hotels you will be awestruck by the architectural beauty of the interiors of the hotels. Also individual attention is given to each guest which makes it an endearing experience for the visitors.

As you travel down the southern part of India, Hotels in Bangalore are also well known for their grand hospitality services. Usually spread over huge acres of land these hotels houses all the modern amneties such as Satellite TV,Safe Box in Room, Business Centre, Massage Parlor, Shopping Arcade, Gym, Swimming Pool, Spa, Airport Transfer, currency Exchange and Internet Connection.

Also hotels in Hyderabad are well known to offer unique dining facilities for the visitors. A visit to the city remains incomplete without trying out the varied mouthwatering Hyderabadi "biryanis" which offers you a delectable taste of the inherent flavors of the city.

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Know about hotels in Indian Cities

Posted by Prem , Labels: , , , , Monday, June 8, 2009 2:26 AM

Hello Guys.... In this blog I am going to provide you detail information about Best Indian hotels in Different cities of India. As all of you know it that India is top tourist destination on World and everyone want to come here and enjoy its beauty and environment of its different cities.

If you like deserted tours then you can explore Rajasthan and its different cities like jaipur, Udaipur Jodhpur. For beach tours you can go Goa, Mumbai and Kerala. If you like adventures tours or want to explore some hill stations then you can go Shimla, Manali, Nainital, Dehradun. If you want to see the seventh wonder of the world - The Taj Mahal then you should go Agra.

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