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Sanjay Sethi, who was recently inducted into ITC Hotels has put in his papers and decided to move ahead. Sethi was appointed with the understanding of taking the group over as its Chief Executive Officer after the retirement of Dipak Haksar towards the end of 2018. Now, Haksar is said to continue in the position of CEO till end of 2019, an extension over the earlier tenure. Sethi had moved to ITC Hotels from Chalet Hotels, the hospitality leg of K. Raheja Corporation, where he was the CEO & MD.

Berggruen Hotels has announced the launch of two new properties – Keys Hotel Aqua Green in Port Blair with 48 rooms and suites and Keys Prima Aamari Resort in Ramgarh (Uttarakhand) with 22 executive rooms and three executive suites. Anshu Sarin, Chief Executive Officer, Berggruen Hotels, elaborates on the company’s aggressive expansion plans and says, “We are really grateful to our hotel partners who have shown faith in us to manage their properties. With the launch of ‘Your Happy Stays’, Keys as a brand is set to differentiate and offer an enhanced experience to the ever-evolving customers. With this new brand promise we reiterate our commitment to our guests and more importantly to ourselves.” Commenting on the growth plans, Kabir Kewalramani, Managing Director, Berggruen Holdings, says, “We have deepened our investments in the brand in order to expand the portfolio and make Keys a dominant brand across its product offerings. We are optimistic about the business and feel it is the right time to focus on growing scale in the Indian market.”

YOTEL Singapore, the first YOTEL in Asia, will open its doors to guests on October 1, 2017, offering 610 rooms (cabins) across 30 floors. By integrating the elements of luxury hotels into smartly designed spaces, YOTEL aims to provide a seamless and intuitive guest experience by giving guests everything they need and nothing they don’t. With a wide variety of cabins on offer from a Premium Queen Cabin to a VIP View Suite, the property has something to suit every budget and every traveller’s needs. The cabins are equipped with signature YOTEL features such as the adjustable SmartBed and Technowall. Guests will also have access to complimentary super-strength Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Like other YOTELs worldwide, YOTEL Singapore is placed in a central and convenient location that offers guests easy access to the city’s main attractions. Highlights like the ArtScience Museum, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Singapore Botanic Gardens, and Singapore Flyer can be easily accessed via Orchard MRT Station, which is a mere five-minute walk away. “We are thrilled to introduce our cleverly designed cabins, co-working spaces, and club lounge concept at YOTEL to the vibrant city of Singapore. We think our innovative style of hospitality will suit those living or visiting the city,” says Hubert Viriot, Chief Executive Officer, YOTEL.