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Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, along with Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik of Faena Group, have entered a global strategic partnership aimed at expanding the Faena brand to strategic destinations worldwide. The two entities would work towards developing Faena Districts in select global destinations. The new venture will strengthen Faena’s personal and distinctive approach and will become a catalyst for exponential growth. Dubai is slated to be the first international destination. “Accor is building an experience-based hospitality platform and in doing so, we greatly value the energy and ideas that entrepreneurs, creators and visionaries bring. Alan Faena is a clear leader in the luxury lifestyle sector with his transformative concepts. Faena Districts are shifting the gravitational centers of the cities where they reside, making a true difference in their communities. These will serve as our model as we work hand-in-hand with the Faena team to help achieve their vision and global expansion ambitions. We look forward to a long and rewarding future working with Alan, Len and the entire Faena group,” said Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor. “We have found in Accor a perfect partner; we have a shared vision and passion. As Faena expands, we plan to continue rethinking hospitality lifestyle and shaping the path for groundbreaking concepts, setting new industry standards in the creation of inimitable environments rooted in culture, positively transforming cities, shifting old paradigms and becoming new international cultural epicenters. It has always been our dream to share the Faena ethos and artistic This partnership will result in pioneering businesses which specialises in the development of one-of-a-kind, socially responsible, holistic environments, anchored in cultural experiences ranging from residences and hotels, art and cultural …

A recent entrant in the cloud-based hotel management software domain, StreetGooser, will now launch GYPZE.com – a booking platform dedicated to experiential stays – on 14 February, 2021. It will offer booking options for under-the-radar luxury boutique home stays, villas and resorts. John Varghese, CEO and Founder, GYPZE.com, says, “All travellers have to do is choose from a select array of homestays, villas and resorts across the globe. Our bouquet of offerings include quality, secure and safe accommodation in off-trail often secret locations, known only to the discerning traveller. An added advantage is that GYPZE.com can be accessed on your mobile too.” GYPZE.com vets each property to see if it meets the company’s stringent quality standards. As per Varghese, boutique properties offering experiential stays face unique challenges – lack of online exposure, absence of a platform that focuses on experiential stays and one which highlights the USPs of each property. Without the marketing muscle of chain hotels, off-beat hideaways have to pay higher commissions to booking engines and travel agents yet have very little customer support.

HVS ANAROCK’s latest report titled ‘Room for Growth’ states that the three Indian cities (Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai), though still underpenetrated, have been performing at par with other Asian cities, especially on the occupancy front. As for RevPAR, Bengaluru is in the same range as Beijing and Shanghai.

Hyatt has announced the launch of Hyatt Delhi Residences in New Delhi’s Aerocity. The property includes 124 apartments divided into 70 one-bedroom, 42 two-bedroom and 6 three-bedroom apartments, and 2 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom duplex townhouses, with spacious interiors paired with Hyatt’s signature service excellence. This hotel does not participate in World of Hyatt.

After opening a beautiful property in Mashobara, Regenta Resort & SPA, Mashobra, the Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels is soon going to come up with a new majestic property in Gurugram, Delhi NCR which will be  called Regenta Suites Element One, Gurugram By Royal Orchid Hotels. The property is planned to open with 91 spacious suites, one restaurant cum bar, an ‘Infinite’ swimming pool on the 8th floor with an open-air social gathering space and many more facilities. The property in Mashobara, a beautiful hotel swirled in the mist of time and set in the Himalayan foothills. It is a is scenic, elegant and an upscale hotel in close proximity to the Himalayan Nature Park and The Ridge at Shimla Mall Road. The hotel is a wonderful mix of old world charm & the new-age conveniences and promises to give its guests an unparalleled experience. The exclusively appointed rooms feature a Cottage-style décor, free Wi-Fi and TVs most of the rooms have a mountain and valley view. The hotel includes an airy restaurant, An Alfresco Dinning and 3 Meeting rooms with an adjoining garden. There’s also a SPA, a Kid’s ply area, a Fitness Centre and Free Parking. Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels is one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality brands, managing a portfolio of over 60+ properties in 39 cities across the country. Founded in 2001 by industry veteran, Chander K Baljee, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels is a renowned and trusted brand with a growth plan to reach 100 hotels by 2022. Perkin Rocha, Vice President – Operations, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels said, “We cater to business and leisure travellers who value comfort, great cuisine, distinctly warm Indian …

Sarovar Hotels recently organised the third edition of Sarovar Virtual Showcase, focusing on Kerala as a destination, which showcased their three resorts in Kerala located respectively in Poovar Island, Thekkady and Vayalar. The participating tour operators ranged from states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Nautilus Maldives has appointed 1524 Delhi as their sales and marketing representatives in India. 1524 Delhi will be responsible for promoting The Nautilus within the Indian market. “As specialists in sales and marketing for luxury hotels and resorts, we are delighted to promote The Nautilus Maldives in India. We believe that the discerning Indian traveller will value this highly personalised and immensely private luxury bohemian hideaway in the Maldives,” says Aakriti Batra, chief executive and co-founder 1524 Delhi. The Nautilus is the only Relais & Châteaux private island resort in the Maldives. Offering life unbound, its collection of 26 immensely private beach and ocean houses exists beyond the bounds of time. Our private island in the Maldives is a place where nothing is fixed, and anything is possible. Where you are free to set your own beat. Free to do – and to be – as you please.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts will be opening 8 new hotels in the first half of 2021 with new properties slated to open starting January 21 in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. This will take the tally to 82 hotels across 67 locations.

The holidays may be over, but Accor’s new ‘Have It All’ offer lets you continue with your celebrations. Start your new year with new experiences and enjoy an array of culinary delights in Accor’s 52 properties in 23 cities across India and South Asia. Accor’s strict cleanliness label ALLSAFE also ensures you and your loved one’s safety at every step of the stay, from check-in to check-out. The booking period ends on 15th January for stays starting from now till 31st March 2021. With this offer, guests can avail a flat 30% discount on their booking, an INR 500 meal voucher and same day free cancellation. Accor Live Limitless members additionally enjoy free breakfast and Accor Plus Members will further get an extra 10% discount on their booking. IndiGo 6E Rewards Credit Cardholders booking directly and paying through their 6E Rewards Credit Card can take advantage of this offer as well. Along with other benefits they can avail up to 6% 6E Rewards by using promo code – REGIND Plan your travel ahead and enjoy flexible stays and world-class hospitality at Accor’s properties. For more information and booking, please visit all.accor.com

ISA Tourism (India Sales Associates, ISA) will be the India representatives for Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort in Maldives. Mr Manas Sinha, Director of ISA said, “With this partnership, the ISA team will focus on building CONRAD Maldives awareness within the travel trade and driving reservations from the luxury outbound travel market. Additionally, they will generate leads for corporate meetings and leisure groups including family travel and small special interest groups.”