India Meltdown takes its toll, tourists cancel India vacations: Travel, Tourists, Wineries, Lahari Group, Oakwood Premier Prestige, Ampro Group, Taj Safari, Surya Funcity Limited, Foodesign Systems Associates

Cancellations from the US and Europe have upset the Rajasthan tourism industry. However, major hospitality players like the Oberois, the Marriott and the Phoenix have reported almost normal room occupancy. The well heeled are expected not to cancel their vacations this year. The Future group is making inroads into the restaurant business with the acquisition of Blue Foods.

- Chillibreeze Business Research Team

Trends
Tourists cry off, Pushkar feels pinch
Hotels gain as realtors sell distressed assets
Hotel industry clocks normal growth despite global tremors
Good times ahead for wineries

Hotels & Restaurants
Lahari Group seeks rebranding for existing property
Oakwood Worldwide opens Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
Ampro Group to launch service apartments
Hotel Western Court to launch boutique hotel in Panchkula
Taj Safari to set up seven new lodges by 2012
Delhi’s first apartment hotel in a mall
WelcomHeritage ties up with Palms Naturals for spa services

Reports and Surveys
Realty demand to remain robust in long-term

Human Resources
Surya Funcity Limited to diversify into hospitality education

Policy
Nutritional facts listing will be mandatory for packaged foods
MOT sanctions Rs 4.75 Crore for FCI in Hoshiarpur

Others
Foodesign Systems Associates to introduce B2B website by November 08
Future Group gets going with Blue Foods buyout