Hotels

LALIT (BHARAT HOTELS LIMITED)

The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, an enterprise of Bharat Hotels Limited is India’s largest and the fastest growing privately owned hotel company. Headquartered in New Delhi, the company opened its first hotel here in 1988 under the dynamic leadership of Founder Chairman Mr. Lalit Suri, who spearheaded the Group’s unprecedented expansion plans. Rapid expansion and consolidation of its leadership position continues under the enterprising stewardship of Dr. Jyotsna Suri, who took over as Chairperson & Managing Director in 2006. All hotels within the group operated under the brand The Grand – Hotels, Palaces & Resorts. It was re-branded as ‘The Lalit’ on November 19, 2008 as a tribute to the company’s Founder Chairman Mr. Lalit Suri.

WELCOMHERITAGE HOTELS (ITC)

WelcomHeritage Hotels offers the secrets of a great escape. At each WelcomHeritage hotel, you can experience its rich heritage and culture. A Fort Resort at the rim of a desert, or a country manor in the lap of a green valley. A jungle lodge in a wildlife forest reserve, or a palace or haveli, resonant with the past. A picture-postcard cottage ensconced in mystic mountains or a splendid mansion on the spur of a hill. A spa in a heritage home, a houseboat on a sparkling lake, a colonial hill residence with tea gardens for a view, a mist-wrapped palace in fragrant plantations. Each hotel has a secret to share, a memorable story to tell, and so do its many customers.

GINGER HOTELS

Roots Corporation (RCL) the wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) operates the Ginger chain of hotels. Established in 2003, RCL runs the first-of-its-kind Smart Basics chain of hotels across India. A leading name in branded budget hotels, Ginger Hotels is an excellent choice for leisure and business travelers for the unique blend of comfort and efficiency that it provides. IHCL operates Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces – one of South Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels. Incorporated in 1902 by the founder of the Tata Group, Mr. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, IHCL ushered in India’s first luxury hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai in 1903.

OBEROI HOTELS AND RESORTS

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is synonymous the world over with providing the right blend of service, luxury and quiet efficiency. Internationally acclaimed for all-round excellence and unparalleled levels of service, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts have received innumerable awards and accolades. A distinctive feature of the Group’s hotels is their highly motivated and well trained staff who provide exceptionally attentive, personalised and warm service. The Group’s luxury hotels have established a reputation for redefining the paradigm of luxury and excellence in service amongst leisure hotels around the world.

EIH LIMITED

EIH Limited is a public limited company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1913 and exists under the aegis of the top-end Oberoi Group. EIH Ltd operates hotels and cruisers in five countries under the luxury ‘Oberoi’ and five-star ‘Trident’ brands. It is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and corporate air charters. The company’s commitment to excellence, attention to detail and personalised service has ensured a loyal list of guests and accolades in the worldwide hospitality industry. It is one of India’s most recognisable brands and has additionally become one of the most respected brands not just in India but across the globe too.

INDIAN HOTELS COMPANY LIMITED (TAJ GROUP)

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries are collectively known as Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and recognised as one of Asia’s largest and finest hotel companeis. Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Mr. Jamsetji N. Tata, the company opened its first property, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Bombay in 1903. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed its centenary year in 2003. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 93 hotels in 55 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.

VIVANTA BY TAJ

The brand Vivanta was born as a part of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces’ (also known as The Indian Hotels Company Limited) brand architecture exercise. With this the brand rolled over 19 of its hotels to the new brand. This brand architecture exercise was a part of their previous launch of The Gateway hotels which is marketed as an Upscale brand. Vivanta by Taj is marketed as an Upper Upscale Brand which is flanked by the Taj in the top-end luxury department. The term Vivanta comes from the term ‘bon vivant’, which signifies sophistication and appreciation for the good things in life and also from the attributes of vividness and vivacity.

OYO ROOMS

Founded by Ritesh Aggarwal, OYO Rooms is an Indian brand having a large network of hotels. OYO Rooms currently operates in more than 170 Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa, Chennai, Kolkata, and others. OYO is present in major metros, regional hubs, leisure destinations and pilgrimage towns. According to a research carried out by CB Insights for The New York Times, OYO Rooms has been deemed as one of the upcoming start-up unicorns. The company is backed by investors like the Softbank Group, Greenoaks Capital, Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed India.

TRIDENT HO TELS

Trident Hotels are five-star hotels owned and managed by The Oberoi Group. Presently there are nine Trident hotels in India. These are located in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur. Trident Hotels has been rated the best first class hotel brand in India for four consecutive years at the Galileo-Express Travel World Awards. The hotel was also rated Asia’s leading meetings hotel and India’s leading hotel at the same awards in 2007 and 2008. In 2015, it was ranked as India’s most trusted hospitality brand by The Brand Trust Report 2015.

HOTEL LEELA VENTURE LIMITED

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned and managed by Hotel Leela Venture Limited which was established in 1983 in Mumbai. The company is a part of The Leela Group whose portfolio includes hotel and resort properties; IT and business parks; as well as, real estate development.The Group was founded by Late Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman Emeritus and Founder Chairman of Hotel Leelaventure Limited, who envisioned The Leela as one of the finest Indian luxury hospitality brands. In the process, The Leela redefined standards of luxury hospitality.

CITRUS HOTELS

Vivid colors, majestic grandeur, unprecedented comfort, fresh ambience, stylish & modern rooms – Citrus hotels are designed to offer a perfect magical experience. With more than 15 hotels across 10 destinations, you could choose to stay in any of Citrus hotels after your tiring travel. At Citrus hotels, it is all about experience and making memories by providing the best of hospitality. Driven by a team of young and energetic professionals, the moment you enter the lobby till you leave, you would find the essence of freshness filled everywhere. The little touches and the minutest detail, give you an experience that you would wish to revisit again.

STERLING RESORTS

Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited is a pioneer in vacation \ownership and a leading leisure hospitality company in India. Sterling Holidays was incorporated in 1986 with the vision of delivering great holiday experiences to Indian families. To achieve this vision, the company pioneered vacation ownership in India and set about building a network of leisure resorts at some of the best holiday destinations in India. Currently, Sterling Holidays has a total inventory of 1634 rooms spread across a network of 24 resorts in 21 scenic holiday destinations in India. The company also has 15 additional sites where it plans to add new resorts in the coming years.

CLUB MAHINDRA

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) is a part of the Leisure and Hospitality sector of the Mahindra Group and brings to the industry values such as reliability, trust and customer satisfaction. Started in 1996, the company’s flagship brand ‘Club Mahindra Holidays’ today has a fast growing customer base of over 183,000 members and 45 beautiful resorts at some of the most exotic locations in India and abroad. Over the last decade, MHRIL has established itself as a market leader in the family holiday business. Creating and managing the holiday experience is its core strength.

CLARKS GROUP OF HOTELS

It was in the year of India’s independence that the founders, Late Babu Brijpal Dasji and Shri L. P. Guptaji, set up the Clarks Group of Hotels. The Group is a major force in North India, and is highly regarded for its professional outlook and commitment to integrity. This chain of luxury hotels includes Clarks Varanasi, Clarks Shiraz (Agra), Clarks Amer (Jaipur), Clarks Avadh (Lucknow) and Clarks Khajuraho. Clarks Inn has been conceived as a hotel management brand that lends its brand equity and expertise in partnering with hotel owners and builders in setting up, operating and marketing hotels across the length and breadth of the country.

ITC HOTELS

ITC forayed into the hotels business to support the national priority of developing new avenues of foreign exchange earnings and boosting tourism. Beginning with the Sheraton Chola, Chennai in 1975, ITC’s journey in this business has redefined the face of Indian hospitality. Today, ITC Hotels is one of the largest hotel chains in the country with over 100 hotels across 70 destinations. Symbolised by its distinctive ‘Namaste’ logo, ITC Hotels integrated India’s fine tradition of hospitality with globally benchmarked services. With a string of firsts to its credit, ITC Hotels pioneered the concepts of branded accommodation, branded cuisine, environment and guest safety.

LEMON TREE HOTELS

The fresh, fun & spirited Lemon Tree Hotels is India’s fastest growing chain of upscale business and leisure hotels – the perfect choice for today’s discerning traveler looking for high quality accommodation. Founded in September 2002, this award winning Indian hotel chain currently operates three brands – Lemon Tree Premier (upscale), Lemon Tree Hotels (midscale) & Red Fox Hotels (economy). The chain currently owns/operates 27 hotels in 16 cities aggregating 3000 rooms with 3500 direct employees. This speedy growth has currently made the group the 3rd largest by owned rooms.

SAROVAR HOTELS

At Sarovar, everything is the way you’d like it to be, which is why, you’ll find the experience surprisingly refreshing. Every Sarovar hotel is designed to meet the contemporary requirements of today’s traveller. From tech-enabled spaces to inspired design, from affordable luxury to chic boutiques, from value-driven essentials to pampered indulgence, over 70 hotels in 48 destinations in India and abroad promise you a stay that is delightful and memorable. Each property celebrates the unique essence of its destination to give you a personalized experience with a thoughtfulness you’ll find only in the best hotels of the world.

ROYAL ORCHID

Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore, is a popular 4-Star business hotel, which is also perfect for those looking to have a peaceful and tranquil vacation. For those looking to enjoy the luxury of space and modern amenities, this hotel is the perfect epitome of elegance and style. The hotel is home to 130 rooms, all of them vibrant and airy. It is home to a couple of popular eateries such as Pinxx, a lively 24-hour Coffee Shop, and Paparazzi, Celebrity Food, an international award-winning themed restaurant, full of glitz and glamour. Bangalore was awarded the prestigious Stars of the Industry Award for the Best Economy Business Class Hotel in 2006.

OH! CALCUTTA

Oh! Calcutta is an ode, a celebration to the romantic city of Calcutta. It is owned by Speciality Restaurants Limited,, an Indian restaurant company that owns multiple chains of fine and casual dining restaurants in India, Bangladesh and Tanzania. Speciality Restaurants Limited also owns and operates confectionery stores. The company has its registered office in Kolkata and head office in Mumbai with presence in twenty-five cities across three countries. Speciality Restaurants Limited is listed on BSE and NSE stock exchanges of India. The Oh! Calcutta corporate belief is, “Let’s celebrate the spirit of Calcutta. The culture, the beauty and of course, the food.”

TAJ GVK HOTELS AND RESORTS

TAJGVK Hotels & Resorts Limited (TAJGVK) is a joint venture, formed through a strategic alliance between the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and the Hyderabad based GVK Group in the year 1999. GVK Group is a Hyderabad based multi-product and multi-location business conglomerate with several integrated companies in India and abroad. IHCL is a Tata enterprise with a chain of hotels including the Taj Group of Hotels and manages and operates various hotels across the country and abroad. The company owns & operates three five star hotels in Hyderabad and one five star hotel each in the cities of Chennai and Chandigarh.

SARAVANA BHAVAN

Hotel Saravana Bhavan is one of the largest vegetarian restaurant chains in the world founded in 1981 offering south Indian cuisine. They have more than 20 outlets in Chennai, 33 in India and 47 around the world (including USA, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Middle East). Sarvana Bhavan has ensured that today, its brand is identified uniquely in the minds of the Indian consumer as a top-quality vegetarian brand. One of the most recognised, Saravana Bhavan has reached an iconic position in the Indian brands’ space today.

SMOKIN’ JOE’S

Smokin’ Joe’s is an Indian chain of pizzerias headquartered in Mumbai, India. It was founded in 1993 by Parsi entrepreneurs. Smokin’ Joe’s currently operates in a number of cities in India. It has 58 stores throughout India. Smokin’ Joe’s primarily concentrates on pizza and pizza related products, including unique creations such as pizza sandwiches. The menu features both vegetarian and meat products. Besides pizzas, it also serves garlic bread, open subs, desserts, salad, and beverages. The restaurant chain opened its first store in Carmichael Road, Mumbai, on July 21, 1993, and since then has embedded itself into the Indian consumer’s choice set as one of the topmost recognised Indian brands.

MAINLAND CHINA

Owned by Speciality Restaurants Limited, Mainland China is an Indian restaurant brand that specialises in eastern culinary specialities. Spread across India, Mainland China is one of the key brands for Speciality Restaurants global growth, with 2015 seeing the expansion of the brand’s presence to Doha. In many cities of India, the brand Mainland China is ubiquitously associated with extremely high quality food and super ambience. In certain cities, the group is now rebranding the Mainland China brand as Mainland China Asia Kitchen in order to reinvigorate the brand. Mainland China remains a highly recalled brand by Indian consumers and one of the most recognisable amongst all Indian brands.