Cygnett Hotels and Resorts has received the ‘Fastest Growing Hotel Chain’ award recently at an event organized by Today’s Traveller. The winners of the awards were felicitated by the Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Prahlad Singh Patel, at a glittering ceremony on July 29, 2019.

Speaking about the win, Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & Managing Director of Cygnett Hotels Group said, “This recognition is a translation of all the hard work that we at Cygnett have been doing and striving for.”  Cygnett is a very strong tech-savvy and a progressive brand that is now entering multiple territories in South Asia. It is also introducing new hospitality concepts to maximize value for customers and investors.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts started in 2012 in India with the vision of creating a hotel company that is responsive to the demands of a metamorphosing world, without compromising the ideals of good hospitality, quality comfort and great service. Cygnett’s constant endeavour for success and commitment towards excellence is continually recognized in India & globally. The hospitality group is actively working to open 100+ Hotels across 75+ cities in India and to operate in 6+ International locations within the next five years. The company is looking forward to adding 6000+ keys by 2022 and to benchmark “Cygnetture Service & Experiences” in the industry. Currently, the group has over 35 alliances with 20 operational hotels and 15 hotels in the pipeline and various stages of pre-opening.  Soon, Cygnett will be marking its flag in the South Asian countries.

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ITC Ltd has inaugurated its new super-premium luxury hotel in Kolkata – the ITC Royal Bengal. Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the iconic hotel. The 456 keys ITC Royal Bengal is ITC Hotel’s 14th Luxury Collection hotel in India and is a befitting tribute to the timeless traditions and royal heritage of Bengal, which has been ITC’s headquarters for over a 100 years. Christened ‘One of a Kind’, the grandiose property is a mark of ITC’s confidence in the tourism potential of the region and serves as a true badge of honour that Bengal can proudly showcase to the world.

Built with an investment of nearly Rs 1400 crore, the ITC Royal Bengal will redefine Kolkata’s hospitality landscape making it a preferred destination for global MICE tourism and other large events. From a sprawling 16400 sq feet pillar less magnificent ballroom, pre-function areas and outer courtyards attached to the Grand Ballroom together adding approximately another 33000 square feet, to exquisite arrival lobbies and huge lawns ideal for Kolkata socials, ITC Royal Bengal offers versatile banquet options for both the business meetings and events with total banquet and convention facilities covering an area of 61000 sq feet.

A distinctive proposition of this new super-premium luxury offering from ITC Hotels lies in the fact that the composite properties – ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar will be marketed together as one of the largest hospitality and MICE destinations in the region. The launch of ITC Royal Bengal adjacent to ITC Sonar marks the unmatched offering of two world-class hotels complementing each other. Together, the two hotels will offer 693 rooms, suites and serviced apartments, 15 signature dining destinations, 22 meeting venues and a sprawling 1,00,000 sq ft of banqueting space. In close proximity to the city’s largest convention and exhibition venues, the ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar duo will offer the best choice for large scale exhibitions, meetings and events in Kolkata.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Mr. Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Ltd said, “We are delighted to announce the opening of the iconic ITC Royal Bengal. This signature property will provide further impetus to transforming the tourism landscape in the state and will be an icon of repute on the world tourism map. This landmark investment from ITC is a part of the Company’s growing footprint in the State across all sectors, namely agriculture, manufacturing and services.”

Mr. Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC Ltd said, “The addition of ITC Royal Bengal to our luxury hotel portfolio further strengthens our presence in Eastern India. Bengal is ‘Royal’ in a unique way – it has celebrated the royalty of the intellect through the centuries, where literature, poetry, painting, sculpture, theatre, cinema, science, have not only blossomed but are inherent to the fabric of Bengal. In keeping with ITC Hotels’ philosophy of Responsible Luxury and creating indigenous experiences, ITC Royal Bengal is rooted to the ethos of the land and pays a tribute to these finest experiences that while being indigenous to the State are celebrated globally.”
ITC Royal Bengal – ‘One of a Kind’

Standing tall, at a height of 133 meters, the 30 storied ITC Royal Bengal’s magnificent and monumental edifice, inspired by regional history and culture, towers over Kolkata’s skyline and blends fine indigenous architecture with contemporary design. Conveniently located in the business district of the city, this 456 keys architectural marvel endeavours to celebrate the spirit of Bengal and the unique fervour of its people through its super premium offerings – 374 rooms and suites, 82 serviced apartments, 5 culinary brands, the one of a kind state-of-the-art meeting and convention spaces and the rejuvenating wellness experience spread across 24,000 sq ft, including, Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa.

The accommodation is characterized by an eloquently tempered expression of luxury, drawing inspiration from Bengal. An expression of an exquisite confluence of contemporary architecture and the distinct warmth of old-world hospitality, the 14 suites offer pleasing contemporary décor and a bouquet of signature services to elevate the stay experience. Featuring finest Italian marble, timber floors, state of the art gym, elegantly designed furniture, The Grand Presidential Suite & The Presidential Suite are spread across a striking expanse of 6620 sq.ft. and 3500 sq.ft. respectively.
A contemporary Indian ethos underscores ITC Royal Bengal’s architecture and design philosophy, manifest in the endeavours to enable a ‘sense of destination’ through a showcase of local cuisine, arts and culture matched by hi-tech accent on services to enhance the guest experience. A stand-out in-room tech feature is the amalgamation of all services through the E-Butler iPad. Built according to the highest standards of environmental excellence, ITC Royal Bengal is targeting to obtain USGBC LEED Platinum rating as well as GRIHA Five Star rating.

The sprawling property symbolises the traditions of the region through culinary destinations that include the acclaimed Royal Vega, featuring the luxury vegetarian cuisine of India; Reminiscent of Kolkata’s historical market is the Grand Market Pavilion, the 24*7 restaurant showcases Indian and Inventive international cuisines, with an exclusive showcase of the 7 sisters (the North-Eastern States of India). ITC Royal Bengal will also house Ottimo – Cucina Italiana, ITC’s signature pan-Italian brand, and Darjeeling Lounge is a warm reminder of the city’s tea culture, and the culture of Adda, offering the finest teas from the region as well as from the world, single origin coffee and finest beverages paired with pre-plated comfort food. A lobby-level jazz bar, The Brass Room rings in the city’s fondness for music and good life.

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Clarks Inn Group of Hotels, one of South Asia’s biggest and fastest growing hotel companies, has announced its entry to Chhattisgarh with the opening of 52-key Clarks Inn Suites, Raipur, in the state capital. The 52-key property was recently inaugurated by the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at a glittering function attended by senior Cabinet Ministers from Government of Chhattisgarh, Tamradhwaj Sahu, TS Singh Deo, among others. The hotel boasts of city-centre location in close proximity to the Raipur Airport. The latest addition marks Clarks Inn’soperational debut in Chhattisgarh.

The property exudes old world charm with its heritage style architecture and offers the latest in amenities and world-class guest services. Apart from huge event space for corporates and for social occasions, the property also boasts of several F&B outlets, lounge and bar, health club, spa and more.

Commenting on the latest addition, S N Srivastava, President & Co-founder, Clarks Inn Group of Hotels, said, “We are absolutely ecstatic to announce the newest addition, Clarks Inn Suites Raipur, to our fast-growing portfolio. We are particularly thrilled to debut in the fast-growing hospitality market of Chhattisgarh with such a wonderful and top-of-the-line hotel property. We expect this property to be the most sought-after hospitality address of Raipur and will also strive hard to leverage our presence here to put Raipur and Chhattisgarh on the tourism map of the country.”

Furthermore, he said, “Clarks Inn Group of Hotels has made giant strides as a hospitality chain and has emerged as one of the most admired and fastest growing hotel companies in the South Asia region. Today, we have established our presence in over 20 states of India and Nepal with a slew of developments to unfold in various parts of the country and overseas in the South Asia and ASEAN region in the coming months.”

Commenting on the partnership, Rakesh Agarwal, Promoter of Clarks Inn Suites, Raipur, said, “Clarks Inn Group of Hotels boasts of a hospitality legacy of more than three-quarter of a century of serving hotel guests from not only India but all over the world. Our tie-up with Clarks Inn is not only to promote this wonderful property but to also benefit from their tremendous brand equity and help put Raipur and Chhattisgarh on the tourism map of India.”

Speaking about the property, Sanjay Tewari, Promoter of Clarks Inn Suites, Raipur, said, “We have worked hard to bring about this property in a brand new avatar that is in tune with the expectations of new-age travellers across segments. The property is ideally suited for every kind of guest, from the discerning business traveller to the holiday travellers. And today, not only it has most distinct advantage such as its city-centre location in close proximity to various businesses and commercial hubs and the airport, but also the world-class guest services,  F&B outlets and various facilities that make guests feel at home.”

“We are absolutely ecstatic to announce the newest addition, Clarks Inn Suites Raipur, to our fast-growing portfolio. We expect this property to be the most sought-after hospitality address of Raipur and will also strive hard to leverage our presence here to put Raipur and Chhattisgarh on the tourism map of the country.”

- S N Srivastava, President & Co-founder, Clarks Inn Group of Hotels

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The 35 room hotel is a mid-scale property best suited for the needs of the business traveller.  Facilities enjoyed by the guest include in-room tea and coffee maker, mineral water, digital in-room safe, satellite TV, etc. The hotel also boasts of a swimming pool and various eating, and banqueting options.

The dining options comprise of Cilantro, a multi-cuisine restaurant which serves food between 7 am to 11 pm. One can enjoy cocktails and mocktails by the poolside Bar along with a variety of starters and finger foods.

Commenting on the opening of the hotel, the COO of the hotel, Suhail Kannampilly said, “The Fern Residency, Parbhani, will provide the best hospitality in this rapidly growing city. This is our 56th hotel, which we have opened in Maharashtra. We have a  sizable presence in the state and we are keen to increase the number of hotels in the state. ”

Location:  

• 5 kilometres from Parbhani Railway Station
• 5 kilometres from Parbhani Bus Stand
• 80 Kilometres from Nanded Airport

Address: Plot No P-12, MIDC, Basmat Road, Parbhani, Maharashtra

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