hotel industry

Mumbai, April 2 Following the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) said on Thursday that hospitality establishments, already facing difficulties due to the conflict in West Asia, are considering raising menu prices to...

Itanagar, Apr 2 The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has directed all hotels and restaurants to remove references to specific animal meats from their trade licence nomenclature and signboards, citing concerns over public decency and prevailing sensitivities, according to an official order...

Jammu, April 1 – In a pioneering move, the ruling National Conference (NC) on Wednesday backed the introduction of a Private Member's Bill seeking the renewal of leases for existing occupants.The Bill, proposed by MLA Tanvir Sadiq, was allowed to be introduced by the Speaker after State Chief...

New Delhi, March 30 Morpheus Research released a report on Monday accusing travel booking platform MakeMyTrip of engaging in "anti-competitive practices" despite a significant penalty order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2022, which directed the company to stop such practices...

On Monday, Bengaluru Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa stated that the state government had taken steps to streamline the supply of commercial LPG cylinders and assured hotel owners that distribution would resume on Tuesday. He also urged the Centre to address the shortage...

Mumbai, March 30 – An FIR has been registered against two individuals for allegedly storing and using domestic LPG cylinders illegally for commercial purposes at a hotel in the Kalbadevi area of Mumbai.According to the LT Marg Police, both accused – Harish Mehta and Prakash Purohit – have been...

New Delhi, March 29 – Anil Agarwal, a major mining tycoon, on Sunday claimed that Vedanta had received written confirmation that it had won a bid for a Jaypee Group asset, but the decision was subsequently reversed, without elaborating on the reasons.In a social media post, Agarwal said that...

New Delhi, March 27 Top hotel executives on Friday expressed confidence in the ability of the luxury travel segment to stage a quick recovery amid the West Asia conflict, saying it has been resilient during past disruptions as well.Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts...

New Delhi, March 25 The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants on Wednesday not to levy additional charges, such as 'LPG charges' and 'fuel cost recovery', on consumers, as these constitute unfair trade practices, and strict action will be taken in case of...

Bengaluru, March 23 – In a relief for hotel owners, the Karnataka government announced on Monday an increase in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, adding 1,000 more to the existing allocation.Speaking after a meeting with gas companies and representatives of hotel associations in...

Mumbai, March 23 The supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 per cent, according to state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, offering relief to restaurants and eateries.The government has decided to ease PNG...

Bengaluru, March 18 – Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa informed the Legislative Council on Wednesday that the state is facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and urged hotel owners and other commercial users to cooperate for a week until fresh supplies arrive...

New Delhi, March 18 A group representing hotel and restaurant owners has urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual license fee, saying the shortage of commercial LPG has forced the closure of several hospitality establishments.The Hotel and...

New Delhi, March 17 A body of hotel and restaurant owners on Tuesday urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual license fee, saying the commercial LPG shortage has forced the closure of several hospitality establishments.The Hotel and...

Amaravati, March 17 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the state currently has a 14,000-ton LPG reserve, enough to meet demand for the next 15 days.During a review of the LPG supply chain at the Real Time Governance System (RTGS) with officials, the CM...

Bengaluru, March 16 Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa appealed to the public on Monday to remain calm about the LPG supply situation and urged hotels to temporarily switch to electric stoves, stating that the government is taking steps to manage the shortage while ensuring...

Ranchi, March 16 Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said in the assembly on Monday that the state is facing a shortage of both domestic and commercial LPG, which is likely to affect household kitchens as well as businesses such as hotels, canteens, and restaurants, resulting in a...

Bengaluru, March 15 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday that he has written to the Centre, urging it to explore alternative measures, including importing LPG from other countries, to address the shortage of cooking gas being reported in parts of the state.Speaking to reporters...

Kochi, March 14 The ongoing LPG crisis, which has led to the mass closure of restaurants and hotels across Kerala, has triggered an exodus of migrant workers returning to their native places, as Ramadan approaches and elections are to be held in West Bengal and Assam.Restaurant and hotel...

Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today to discuss the current commercial LPG situation and its impact on the hospitality and tourism sector. In a social media post, Mr. Shekhawat stated that 20% of the average monthly...