QUICK SHOTS
Mountains or Beaches – Mountains
Favourite Holiday Destination – Kerala
Best travel hack – Travel between high and low season
Window or Aisle seat – Aisle seat
Favourite Cuisine – India
Advice for a first-time traveller – Follow the instructions / advice of your travel agent
Pradeep Kumar Rai, Managing Director, Skyline India Travels
Marriott International & Balwa Group to debut Le Méridien in Mumbai
Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed agreement with The Balwa Group to introduce Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts to Mumbai. Le Méridien Mumbai International Airport, with 161 contemporary guest rooms and suites, is conveniently located at two kilometres from the Mumbai International Airport and is anticipated to open in January 2029. Plans for the property include a specialty restaurant, a patisserie, and the brand’s signature – Le Méridien Hub.
IndiGo & Accor to offer Loyalty Program benefits to IndiGo BluChip and ALL Members
As part of the larger relationship between IndiGo and Accor, the two partners have agreed to develop a strategic collaboration through their loyalty programs – IndiGo BluChip and ALL – Accor Live Limitless. In the coming weeks, the two brands will work towards a more comprehensive engagement framework to launch a value proposition that will drive deeper member engagement and loyalty. The two brands will also collaborate for joint marketing initiatives and explore future growth opportunities.
Ascott aims to double India portfolio to 12,000 units by 2028
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), plans to double its portfolio in India to 12,000 units by 2028, up from about 5,500 units at the end of 2024. This was announced at the 20th Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA), in Mumbai, where Ascott’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin Goh spoke on the topic of ‘Redefining Global Living’ – expounding on how global living today has become a reflection of how people live, work, and travel seamlessly across borders.
Atlys appoints Ananth Iyer as New Chief Financial Officer
Atlys has announced the appointment of Ananth Iyer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Iyer will lead the company’s financial strategy and operations as Atlys accelerates its international growth. Iyer brings over a decade of financial expertise to Atlys. He most recently served as Director in Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young where he guided clients through complex financial analyses and strategic decisions. His previous experience at B S R and SR Batliboi includes extensive work in financial reporting, compliance, and risk management across technology, consumer markets, telecommunications, and financial sectors.
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