Belson Coutinho has joined VFS Global as Chief Marketing Officer effective July 2019, and will be responsible for driving the company’s global Marketing & Branding strategy across its vast network of 147 countries spanning 5 continents. He joins the management team to support the organisation's growth & business plans and will also manage overall Customer Service, Quality, Information Services and Loyalty in his role. Prior to VFS Global, Belson Coutinho was Sr. Vice Presiden

Anand Mohan Thakuur has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverages at Radisson Blu Kaushambi Delhi NCR. He comes with 18 years of rich experience in Hospitality Industry, out of which 10 years in Managing F&B department at senior position. He has worked with organizations such as Royal Mirage Jumeirah Beach (Dubai), Grand Hyatt Muscat (Oman), Emirates Palace - Kempinski Group (Abu Dhabi), Sheraton Jaipur (ITC Hotels) and many others. Currently, he is overlooking the entir

The monsoons are here and so are the lush green trees and the flowers. The fresh smell of earth, the colorful nature and the grey skies with the sun peaking from the clouds creates a wonderful sight. All of this creates a mood for quick tea breaks and some delicious hot pakodas. Monsoons create a mood for your mini breaks and quick getaways. A weekend trip with your loved ones is the perfect way to refresh and rejuvenate. Treat yourself by taking a short break and escape to

The second edition of two-day Annual Conference of Top AAI executives was inaugurated recently by Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman AAI. The purpose of this annual conference was to apprise the senior leaders of current business scenario and strategies to achieve corporate plan, vision and mission. In his welcome address, Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR) highlighted the positive changes in Civil Aviation Industry which has projected AAI on a rapid growth trajectory. He also mentio

From the rain-lashed Konkan Coast, to the wet and wild Northeast, the country has no dearth of choices when it comes to monsoon destinations. Each year, at the end the summer, monsoon winds envelope the country with their wet, wide arms, bringing in incessant rainfall, lightning and thunderstorms over a period of three months. From the beginning of June to the end of August, the country turns into a lush, green paradise. From the backwaters of Kerala to the misty mountains of

Hyatt Regency Pune recently appointed Rakesh Nair as the Director of Finance. An industry expert, Rakesh brings a rich experience of over 18 years in the hospitality industry. As the Director of Finance, his task entails ensuring the smooth functioning of the finance department along with investigating ways to improve profitability and analyse markets for business opportunities. Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Pune, he worked as the Director of Finance at the Park Hyatt Hydera

Air India has been spreading its wings to connect homes and hearts for generations as India’s most trusted flying ambassador at home and abroad. Taking a step further to strengthen its bond with young passengers, Air India has rolled out its magic carpet to make the flying time of its long-haul flight a breeze for the youngsters. A colourful magazine-cum-workbook for children aged 2-12 will be offered to keep them engaged in creative, fun-filled activities during the flight.

Taj is commemorating the centenary of Sri Lanka’s leading architect, with a journey through Geoffrey Bawa’s distinctive ‘Tropical Modernist’ architecture and design influences in Chennai and Colombo. Rejecting ornamentation, embracing minimalism, and drawing from the environment around him, Bawa showed generations of Southeast Asian designers how to stay local, indigenous and yet offer an international hallmark of design. Experience his work first hand with a visit to Taj Con

Aloft Hotels, a part of Marriott International, recently announced the opening of Aloft Kathmandu Thamel in July, 2019. The hotel would be managed by Shanti Hospitality Management Services (SHMS), India’s most trusted hospitality management company. As the first Aloft in Nepal, Aloft Kathmandu Thamel, joins the family of 161 Alofts operating across 20 countries and territories around the world. The hotel, scheduled to be launched in the next month, would have 167 keys and one

Are you looking for your next getaway? With the long Independence Day weekend coming up, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park has just the perfect staycation plan ready for you in a city known for its peace and quiet — Pune! The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is a pet-friendly hotel, situated in the plush green areas of Pune that aims to make your life easier, relaxing and more pleasurable. So, drive down to a location which is easy to access and offers all the luxury you need to make yo