Rajesh Namby appointed as general manager of The Lodhi, New Delhi

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The Lodhi, New Delhi has announced the appointment of Rajesh Namby as the general manager of the hotel. Having rich experience spanning over two decades in the hospitality industry. He was associated with renowned hotel chains like The Leela, Hyatt, Hilton, and Taj Group.

His last assignment was as general manager of The Leela Palace. He was associated with the Leela Group for 17 years and was an integral part of their culinary operations. Under his leadership, The Leela Palace, Udaipur saw new developments and consecutively won several accolades.

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PIL wants Cameras in Every Restaurant & Kitchen to help monitor compliance

PIL sought Centre's direction to direct all Delhi restaurants to install CCTV cameras in the kitchen and food preparation areas and to create a record of activities by employees and staff. 

The plea said it is the right of the public to know whether a restaurant is following all the government norms and guidelines of re-opening and suggested that wherever possible, live feed be made visible from outside so that the customers can decide whether they want to dine in the restaurant, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the Centre to treat as a representation a plea seeking installation of CCTV cameras in the kitchen and food preparation areas of restaurants to check on cleanliness and hygiene precautions taken by the staff to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan, which conducted the hearing through video conferencing, also said that while deciding the representation the concerned authorities shall keep in mind the suggestions made by the petitioner regarding the installation of CCTVs in the restaurant kitchens.

Drafted As Quarantine Centres, Punjab Hotels Stare At Losses, "Stigma"

Key Take Away

Hoteliers demand that the state and central governments announce a special economic package to help them tide over this crisis

The government decided to offer their hotels as quarantine centers to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) evacuees has their left hotel owners in Punjab fighting a dual battle-of financial losses and the stigma of having operated as a coronavirus quarantine center.

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Himachal to open its doors for Tourism in Winter

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Himachal to open its doors for tourism in winter probably says, CM Jairam Thakur. It is notable that in this time of COVID -19 pandemic tourism industry is going through a huge loss. There is no change of opening the tourist place in the summer season

There is approx 3084 hotel n 1654 homestay, likewise, there are 44552 rooms available that are still under lock. According to people related to tourism, the state is bearing more than approx 7 crores of loss

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Baby chef sets Instagram on fire!

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Marriott is posting new job listings for hotel staff in early sign of recovery

By May 25, 2020, Marriott's Careers website listed 2,031 openings. That's up from a low of 1,764 on May 19, or 267 additional job listings. A large majority of Marriott's hiring recovery appears to be in China, where front-of-house positions from everything including front-desk clerks to massage therapists have begun flooding the company's HR sites.

The company is hiring for as many as 90 new positions at the W Chengdu, 77 at the Shenzhen Renaissance, and another 60 at the Shenyang Marriott.

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Dubai is ready to reopen its doors to receive visitors and guests from all over the world

Key Take Away

In light of the effective management of the Emirate of Dubai to contain the global pandemic and continue its efforts to control the spread of the Corona, the city is taking carefully studied measures and procedures to reopen its various economic sectors in stages

Dubai put detailed instructions for reopening commercial activities for various government agencies and private companies, including the hospitality sector

Maintaining its commitment to ensuring the public safety of the city's residents and visitors.

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www.gulfnewstoday.net/2020/05/dubai-is-ready-to-reopen-its-doors-to.html?m=1

Google Maps helps healthcare workers find hotels

Key Take Away

As part of its broader COVID-19 response, Google has given healthcare providers the option to add virtual care offerings to their search and Maps profiles and made government coronavirus-related announcements more prominent in search. Google is adding a new Maps feature to help those individuals find special accommodations when they're done their daily shifts. This feature will help those workers who want to keep their families safe.

The new feature is only available in the US and UK, but Google plans to roll it out to other countries in the future

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www.engadget.com/google-maps-search-frontline-healthcare-worker-hotel-finder-144000833.html?utm_campaign=fullarticle&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=inshorts

Six Senses Con Dao Appoints New General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing

Key Take Away

Eric Hallin appointed as a New General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing brings more than 40 years of international hospitality experience. With her goal-oriented and strategic mindset, and a great deal of passion for high-end travel, he makes a perfect fit for Six Senses Con Dao

He brings a fresh breeze to the resort and its hosts, sharing his working philosophy that a general manager is only as good as his ability to inspire, motivate, and empower his team.

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www.sixsenses.com/en/corporate/media-center/press-releases/2020/six-senses-con-dao-appoints-new-general-manager-and-director-of-sales-and-marketing

532 flights operated on Day 1, over 39,000 people travelled: Puri

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The airlines resumed operations after a two-month nationwide lockdown was imposed to contain the spread of the virus. The airlines, which were allowed to operate one-third of their pre-lockdown domestic services

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted that 532 domestic flights operated on Monday and 39,231 passengers traveled 

States like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, which are home to some of the busiest airports in the country, were reluctant to allow domestic flight services from their airports, citing swelling Covid-19 cases there

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Noma, one of the world's best restaurants, to return as a wine bar

Key Take Away

One of the best restaurants in the world, Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, announced that it would be reopening next week with a new concept: We need to heal. So let’s have a glass and burger, you’re all invited. An outdoor wine bar with two burgers -- one meat, one vegetarian -- on the menu.

 Come as you are, there are no reservations, we are open for everyone

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Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Iain McCormack As General Manager

Key Take Away

Vakkaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Iain McCormack as its new General Manager. A hotel management graduate of Southampton College, Iain started his career path working at many renowned hotels with over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career

With Iain’s rich multi-faceted experience in resorts worldwide and his passion for top-notch guest services, he will be a key player in enriching the stellar reputation of the Vakkaru brand.

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www.traveltrademaldives.com/vakkaru-maldives-appoints-iain-mccormack-as-general-manager/

Badly hit by coronavirus-induced lockdown, Telangana restaurant owners seek KT Rama Rao's help

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Olive Bistro’s Shaaz Mehmood, Shankar Krishnamurthy of Fusion 9, and Amar Ohri of Ohri’s group met Telangana minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) and discussed the situation of the industry facing during coronavirus pandemic.

KTR advised the representatives to set internal guidelines in adherence to the government guidelines following global protocols. These relate to sanitation, hygiene, and social distancing.

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www.indiatoday.in/india/story/badly-hit-by-coronavirus-induced-lockdown-telangana-restaurant-owners-seek-kt-rama-rao-s-help-1680654-2020-05-22

Sarovar Hotels appoints Sanjay Rai as Sr. VP Sales & Marketing

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Sarovar Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of Sanjay Rai as Sr. Vice President- Sales & Marketing.

He will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of sales, marketing, and product development programs for each brand targeted towards existing and new markets. A seasoned professional with an experience of close to four decades

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Lockdown: 40% restaurants in UP likely to close by year end

Key Take Away

The restaurant business in Uttar Pradesh incurred a loss of Rs 100 crore on a daily basis during the first three phases of nationwide lockdown - between March 25 and May 17.Even as the government has now allowed the restaurants to deliver food online.

By the current trend, 40 per cent of the restaurants are likely to wind up operations by year-end.

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www.indiatoday.in/business/story/lockdown-40-restaurants-in-up-likely-to-close-by-year-end-1680905-2020-05-22?utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=ET_batch&utm_campaign=ethospitality_news_2020-05-23&dt=2020-05-23

From lift room to swimming pool, hotels suffer damage in Kolkata

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Some of the leading star hotels in the city have suffered major damage on Wednesday night following cyclone Amphan. Park Hotel, along with JW Marriott, were among the properties that suffered damages.

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Govt withdraws order against docs’ stay in hotels

Key Take Away

In a big relief to many doctors and paramedical staff posted in Covid-19 ward at Lok Nayak Hospital, Delhi government withdrew its recent order canceling quarantine facilities for them in hotels.

LNJP issued the vacate order on May 20 in the wake of the direction issued by the Delhi government on May 18. The government’s order stated that “regular quarantine of healthcare workers after performing duty in Covid-19 areas is not warranted.”

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MHRIL moves ahead with expansion plan amid Covid-19

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Mahindra Holidays Resorts India Ltd is moving ahead with its planned capacity expansion even after the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the hospitality industry. In contrast, MHRIL will start work on two new resorts in addition to an ongoing project in Goa.

Club Mahindra is working with various experts in healthcare, facility management, and technology to implement enhanced safety procedures and contactless services

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Absolute Hotel Services introduces Hotel Bond; assures 50% bonus on the purchase

Key Take Away

Absolute Hotel Services has introduced a new initiative “Hotel Bond ”, a product offering assured extra bonus of 50% more value of the bond face value.

It is available in India region for all the brands of AHS including U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, and Eastin Easy.

The offer is valid up to March 2021 and stays dates can be decided any time later and not at the time of buying

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www.hotelierindia.com/business/10968-absolute-hotel-services-introduces-hotel-bond-assures-50-bonus-on-the-purchase

Restaurants rebel against delivery apps as cities crack down on fees

Key Take Away

When Pitas and Sticks, a Greek restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, get an order from Grubhub, owner John Stamos gives each bag a personal touch, printing out a small note with a simple message: Grubhub orders are killing his business

Restaurant owners are trying to figure out ways to stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic, which has hampered their industry. Many restaurants have had to close their doors to customers, while others have turned to food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Grubhub to fill the void.

Outside a Bareburger restaurant in Brooklyn, a new sign appeals to passersby: "Support your local restaurants & order directly with them.

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www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/restaurants-rebel-against-delivery-apps-cities-crack-down-fees-n1211456