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Budget Hotels in India Lure the Middle Class

India has around 1.15 lakh rooms across all categories of hotels.   Of these, 45,000 rooms are for 4 & 5-star hotels while rest is 3-star and below. By March 2008, this number would swell by 30%. Even with these numbers there is a shortage of 65,000 budget category rooms. With increasing disposable incomes, Indian(…)

Oberoi Vilas Properties still Continue their Dominance

The Indian hospitality sector has once again shown its standards and class in global ranks. The Oberoi Vilas properties are once again ranked among the top in the 2008 Travel + LeisureWorld’s Best Hotels list. Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur has been ranked the second best hotel in the world, while the Udaivilas, Udaipur and Amarvilas, Agra(…)

‘India in Luxury’ – an itinerary exclusively for the rich

In what may be the first ‘itinerary-based holday’ in India, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts have launched a holiday package called as ‘India in Luxury’. The package would be targeted towards top-end independent travellers from US and Europe. There are four itineraries to choose from ranging from 9 days to 22 days and cost for an(…)

A unique deal – Cox & Kings acquires a mountain in Swiss Alps

Tour operator Cox & Kings has picked up a mountain in the Lungern-Schonbuel belt of the Swiss Alps in Central Switzerland on long-term lease. The mountain is branded Mt. Cox & Kings and is targeted to Indian visitors. It offers range of activities including skiing, Swiss folk dances, chocolate making, walking trails and glacier rides.(…)

Mumbai to have a floating “Planet Hollywood” restaurant

This is purely for the rich and elite, and Mumbai fits the bill perfectly as it hosts all the rich and famous of India whether its Bollywood stars, corporate tycoons, cricketers and politicians. Planet Hollywood, the world famous theme restaurant chain having over 30 restaurants in prime cities of the world is planning its debut(…)

After Taj, another crowning glory for India

Just few day after the Taj Mahal making it into the Top 7 Wonders of the world, the Oberoi Hotels has done the country proud by receiving top honours in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2007 readers’ survey. The Oberoi Udaivilas, the luxury hotel in Udaipur, has been ranked the best hotel(…)