QUICK SHOTS
- Mountains or Beaches: Beaches
- Favourite Destination: Bali
- Best Travel Hack: Plan in advance and use a travel agent
- Window or Aisle: Window
- Favourite Cuisine: Asian
- Advice for first-time travellers: Always do your research
– Suyash Gupta, Director, Travel Bureau
Cheval Collection to launch Guest Loyalty Programme ‘CHEVAL DISCOVERY’
For the first time, Cheval Collection is launching its own guest loyalty programme – CHEVAL DISCOVERY – in partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and its award-winning loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY. The new programme will allow guests to – access exclusive member-only rates, enjoy priority upgrades, early check-in and late check-out and receive bespoke in-apartment welcome amenities. Plus, members will earn DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) – a cash-back-style reward currency – to spend at Cheval properties and across GHA DISCOVERY’s global portfolio of hotel brands.
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives and Dusit Thani Maldives hosts exclusive roadshow with TBO/ Island Hopper
Dusit Thani Maldives and the soon to open dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives co-hosted a successful networking event on May 12, 2025 at The Claridges, New Delhi, in collaboration with Island Hopper/ TBO – one of Dusit International’s most valued trade partners in India. The exclusive evening welcomed over 80 key travel partners and media representatives, bringing together stakeholders from the luxury leisure, MICE, and group travel sectors. The event was attended by over 100 people.
Marriott International signs agreement to open JW Marriott in Ludhiana
Marriott International has announced the signing agreement with Grey Group to introduce the JW Marriott brand to Ludhiana. The hotel is expected to open in January 2029. Anticipated to feature 160 elegantly designed rooms and suites, JW Marriott Ludhiana is slated to offer an elevated luxury experience, with diverse dining options across multiple venues including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty dining venue, a Lobby Lounge and Pool Bar, alongside the JW Market.
Chirag Zubin Lacca has been appointed Director of Sales at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of Chirag Zubin Lacca as the new Director of Sales. A proactive, ambitious hospitality professional, Chirag brings with him a deep-rooted commitment to excellence and exceptional industry expertise with over 10 years of experience. Armed with a B.A. (Hons.) degree in Hotel Management from IHM Aurangabad, Chirag thrives in deadline driven hospitality environments.
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