Araiya Hotels and Resorts look at starting their expansion journey

Published By - Hospitality Economic Times

Araiya Hotels and Resorts is a relatively new company in Indian hospitality, started by Amruda Nairwhose grandfather Captain C.P Krishnan Nair began Leela Hotels and has has been in India for last 5 years

Promoting tourism in Lakshadweep: A Beneficial Move for India

Published By - HospiBuz

At Araiya, we deeply believe in the transformative power of responsible tourism. The vision and strategy outlined for Lakshadweep, alongside initiatives like the Swadesh Darshan Scheme and the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, are pivotal for unlocking the tourism potential of this pristine destination in a sustainable manner.

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11 long weekend getaways that are underrated and ideal for a short vacation

Published By - Vogue

we are coming up on not one but two consecutive long weekends (Holi on Monday and Good Friday) feels nothing less than miraculous. And if you think it’s too late to plan for next week, there’s also Gudi Padwa on April 9 and Eid on April 11. Yes, it’s all too good to be true but to make the most of your days off is up to you. If you must bed rot, at least do it away from home at any one of these under-the-radar hotels perfect for weekend getaways.

Visionaries in Business: 10 Female Entrepreneurs Redefining Success and Empowering Other

Published By - Indo-Asaian News Service

In a landscape historically dominated by men, female entrepreneurs are carving out their space, redefining success, and empowering others along the way. Through resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination, these visionaries are breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes. Their stories inspire us to challenge norms, embrace diversity, and champion equality in the business world.

The Rising Number of Women in the Hospitality Sector

Published By - Hospitality Lexis Media

Industry experts are sharing insights on the implications of the growing presence of women in the hospitality sector. Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there! #InspireInclusion

Janmashtami 2023: Quick and easy recipes using curd to celebrate the festival

Published By - mid-day.com

Move over plain curd because Indian chefs say there is a lot more to explore with the ingredient in dishes that will make your mouth water. Mid-day.com spoke to chefs, who share their favourite recipes that not only include some classics but also innovative variations

Himachal open for tourists; Shimla , Dharamshala air service restored: Tourist Director

Published By - Economic Times

Tourist resorts of Kasauli, Shimla, Chail, Narkanda, Kinnaur, Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Palampur, Dalhousie and Khajjar have reopened and roads to this destination are safe to travel, Amit Kashyap,Director of Tourism and Civil Aviation Department informed in a statement issues in Shimla . Kashyap said tourists can avail of discounts in current season in most of the hotels in the hill states

Bacon in French Toast? Indian chefs share unique recipes to celebrate International Bacon Day

Published By - mid-day.com

Every year, people around the world would celebrate International Bacon Day on September 2 to celebrate they pork strips in all their might as they fry them. However , chefs around India believe you can do a lot more and include them in their dishes that you love to explore the crisp , the crunch and the salitness they offer

Last-Minute Delightful Tricolour Treats: Celebrate India's 77th Independence Day With These Recipes

Published By - ABP Live

These three mouthwatering treats are sure to add a festive touch to your Independence Day gathering and make your children fall in love with the symbolic colours of our nation's flag.

Independence Day 2023 recipe special: These tricolour Thandai and Strawberry Mojito are a crowd-pleaser

Published By - Hindustan Times

Planning your Independence Day 2023 menu? Here are some easy tricolour recipes that should help you create a fantastic spread for your celebration!

Independence Day weekend: 7 best Indian destinations to visit in August

Published By - Moneycontrol

Festivals, waterfalls, clearer waters for diving, forests that are even more lush in the rainy season - 7 places that are transformed by Indian monsoons and where the best time to visit is August.

Growing Investor confidence in Tier II & III cities

Published By - Hotel Talk

The Founder of Araiya Hotels & Resorts, Armuda Nair, identifies herself as a third-generation hotelier, carrying forward the lessons and legacy of her grandfather, CP Krishnan Nair, the renowned hotelier and Founder, The Leela Group. Oftentimes, she is referred to as The Leela Group Heiress, but Nair’s love and passion for hospitality goes beyond the moniker.

Araiya Hotels and Resorts builds on its Himalayan success Launches soul by Araiya, Dharamshala, A Kamakhya Hotel

Published By - HospiBuz

Araiya Hotels and Resorts and Kamakhya Hospitality Services Private Limited have announced plans for a new urban resort Soul by Araiya, Dharamshala, A Kamakhya Hotel anticipated to open in Q4 2023.

9 restaurants in Himachal's Kangra Valley that offer the best spreads and views

Published By - Architectural Digest

With summer upon us, you can just hear the mountains calling. This season, high on every traveller’s list is Himachal Pradesh—Kangra Valley, in particular. Breathtaking views of the majestic Dhauladhar range and the warm, welcoming hospitality of local residents make the summer hotspots of Dharamshala, Mcleod Ganj, Palampur and Bir Billing here the perfect getaways

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Published By - Sunday Pioneer

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The pioneer's SHIKHA DUGGAL recently went on a trip to Dharamshala. in this travelogue, she takes you through the gamut of her experiences in Dharamshala and more.

We aim to add Flavors to Business by expanding our presence in UAE and South Asia soon.

Published By - BW Hotelier

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While Rajasthan and Uttarakhand remain the present focus at Araiya hotels and resorts, founder Amruda Nair says there are plans to open properties in Assam, Sikkim, Madhya Preadesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu

4 Cocktails By Mixologist Jagmohan Singh Echo Himachali Aromas

Published By - Slurrp

When ingredients are chosen carefully, one can prepare boozy libations that can create flavours of far-flung places. A mixologist from a beautiful property at Palampur demonstrates that with an artfully crafted collection of cocktails.

Women In Hospitality -Araiya Hotels & Resorts

Published By - Hospitality Lexis. media

Amruda Nair Founder of Araiya Hotels & Resorts How Does your workplace embrace equality? At Araiya we are gender agnostic while hiring and promoting our staff. Today, 9% in Palampur are women and the majority in the Araiya Corporate office are women today. We ensure that we provide a fair….

2023: Reigniting the Growth Drive

Published By - Hospitality Biz India

We are looking at entering the Middle East market this year" Amruda Nair, Founder & Director of Araiya Hotels & Resorts.

Araiya Hotels and Resorts sign management agreement to launch Soul by Araiya, Paithalmala, A Vihaara Resort

Published By - Hospitality Biz India

Araiya Hotels and Resorts announced the signing of a hotel management agreement with Mr. Subhakaran KV to launch Soul by Araiya, Paithalmala, A Vihaara Resort. Located in an enchanting hill station and popular trekking destination in Kerala, the resort will have a view of Kannur’s highest peak at an elevation of 4,500 feet.

Araiya Hotels and Resorts to launch Soul by Araiya, Paithalmala, A Vihaara Resort

Published By - Hotelier India

Araiya Hotels and Resorts announced the signing of a hotel management agreement with Mr. Subhakaran KV to launch Soul by Araiya, Paithalmala, A Vihaara Resort. Located in an enchanting hill station and popular trekking destination in Kerala, the resort will have a view of Kannur’s highest peak at an elevation of 4,500 feet.

Araiya Hotels and Resorts sign agreement to launch Soul by Araiya, Paithalmala, A Vihaara Resort.

Published By - ET Hospitality World

The 18 key property will open its doors to visitors starting Q1 2023 will be the third property to open in India and the first, its flagship brand, Soul by Araiya.

Araiya Hotels & Resorts Announce Serviced Apartments in Alibaug

Published By - Hospibuz

Araiya Waterfront Alibaug, Serviced Apartments by Earthweavers will comprise 24 spacious apartments overlooking a picturesque lake, with ocean views from the higher floors.

Araiya Hotels & Resorts announce serviced apartments in Alibaug

Published By - ET Hospitality World

Expanding its portfolio, Araiya Waterfront, Alibaug, Serviced Apartments by Earthweavers will be the first of its kind in the holiday destination.

Araiya Hotels & Resorts announce serviced apartments in Alibaug

Published By - BW Hotelier

Araiya Waterfront Alibaug, Serviced Apartments by Earthweavers will comprise 24 spacious apartments

Araiya Hotels & Resorts Announce Serviced Apartments in Alibaug

Published By - Hospitality Biz India

Araiya Hotels and Resorts has signed a management agreement with Earth Weavers Builders & Developers to announce the first serviced apartment project in the scenic setting of Dhokawade, Alibaug, creating a new service offering in the popular holiday destination.

Mary Gostelow's Inner Circle

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Mary Gostelow has a just-launched newswire, MARY GOSTELOW'S INNER CIRCLE, a weekly bulletin on the hottest latest news and views from leaders of the world of luxury hospitality, lifestyle, and travel.

Essence by Araiya, Ahmedabad appoints Sumeet Shandilya as General Manager

Published By - Hotelier India

Sumeet Shandilya brings over 15 years of experience in the Caribbean, the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and India with brands like The Ritz Carlton, Jumeirah and Kempinski as well as his own entrepreneurial start-up experience

Festive Season Demand: Travel and hospitality sectors hope for a take-off

Published By - Forbes India

Airlines, hotels and travel companies say they are seeing an increase in bookings after a Covid-induced slump over the past two years

Araiya Hotels and Resorts signs agreement with bSafal to launch Éssence by Araiya

Published By - Economic Times

Spread over nine acres, Éssence by Araiya, A Glade One Golf Resort, Ahmedabad will include 24 exquisite villas, starting from 450 square-feet each.

Araiya Hotels and Resorts signs agreement with bSafal to launch Éssence by Araiya, A Glade One Golf Resort in Ahmedabad

Published By - HospitalityBizIndia

Araiya Hotels and Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement with bSafal to launch Éssence by Araiya, A Glade One Golf Resort in Ahmedabad.

Tech Talk

Published By - Hotelier India

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Hoteliers are leveraging the power of technology to drive operational efficiencies as well as improve and personalise the guest experience

Wholesome Wellness

Published By - Hotelier India

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Hoteliers are focusing on wellness with a renewed focus in the backdrop of the pandemic, with good reason

Araiya Hotels and Resorts announces signing of Éssence by Araiya resort in Ahmedabad

Published By - BW Hotelier

Araiya Hotels and Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement with bSafal to launch Éssence by Araiya, a Glade One Golf Resort in Ahmedabad. Developed by real estate developer bSafal, Éssence by Araiya, the golf resort at the expansive 425-acre estate at Glade One, is all set to open its doors to visitors in October 2022.

Yoga Day 2022: Most visited wellness retreats by Bollywood celebrities

Published By - Live Mint

Amidst hectic promotional schedules and shooting sequences that go on for long hours, Bollywood celebrities often jet off to different locations around the world for a break.

Yoga Day 2022: Most visited wellness retreats by Bollywood celebrities

Published By - Times of India

Amidst hectic promotional schedules and shooting sequences that go on for long hours, actors often jet off to different locations around the world for a break. Sometimes the stars go to a wellness retreat to energise their soul, mind and body.

Yoga Day 2022: From Oprah to Virat, here are some celebrity-approved wellness retreats in India

Published By - New Indian Express

The theme of Yoga day 2022 is 'Yoga for Humanity' as announced by PM Narendra Modi in his address.

Yoga Day 2022: Most visited wellness retreats by Bollywood celebrities

Published By - The Print

Amidst hectic promotional schedules and shooting sequences that go on for long hours, actors often jet off to different locations around the world for a break.

Araiya Hotels & Resorts unveils Araiya Anthology

Published By - FNB News

Amruda Nair, founder and director, Araiya Hotels & Resorts, said, “Araiya Anthology adds a new and inimitable element to our brand portfolio.

Araiya Hotels & Resorts launches new brand Araiya Anthology

Published By - BW Hotelier

Araiya Hotels has signed its first management agreement under the Araiya Anthology collection for a resort in Alibaug

Araiya Hotels & Resorts Unveils Araiya Anthology A distinctive portfolio of independent hotels

Published By - HBI Staff

Araiya Hotels has signed its first management agreement under the Araiya Anthology collection for a resort in Alibaug, the Hamptons of Mumbai.

The Beauty Of Boutique

Published By - Hotelier India

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A look at how luxury boutique hotels have used design and personalised experience to stand out and compete with larger brands

Leela scion’s firm to open five hotels over next two years

Published By - Live Mint

Araiya Hotels founder Amruda Nair said the firm will tap greenfield projects and existing hotel assets to run them under different brands.

Open skies bring flood of enquiries from overseas to luxury retreats

Published By - Business Standard

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Ananda in the Himalayas, a destination spa resort in the foothills close to Rishikesh, has witnessed an all-time high interest from foreigners

Amruda Nair on Building Araiya – A Luxury Boutique Hotel Management Company

Published By - PeakLife India

The heiress of The Leela Group of Hotels, Amruda Nair, has invested 15 years of rich experience in the hospitality industry into creating Araiya Hotels & Resorts – a luxury boutique hotel management company – with the goal of redefining luxury travel, on the destination at a time.

55 gorgeous hotels and homestays in India for a winter full of snow

Published By - CondeNast Traveller India

we are happy to let you know that CondeNast Traveller India has listed the Araiya Palampur in their story on 55 gorgeous hotels and homestays in India for a winter full of snow.

Cautious Transition to a Year of Hope' is the cover story of this month's issue

Published By - ET Travel

The hotel industry saw an average occupancy rate of 56 percentage - 58 percentage in october, which is the highest since Covid-19 struck the country in early 2020, said a report. After a long full or more than 20 months, hoteliers now hope that from next year onwards there will be some....

I wanted to create an identity of my own while building a business that I could scale: Amruda Nair

Published By - ET Travel

Amruda Nair, Founder and Director, Araiya Hotels & Resorts, talks about her journey of building her own brand from scratch and how everything that they have been looking to do three years ago, when they created Araiya, is exactly what is relevant to the audience today.

What's in store for Hotel Management companies?

Published By - HospitalityWorld

As trust becomes the key currency, hotel owners will place higher value on transparency, making hotel management companies responsible for everything – from employment practices to marketing messaging

Why Emotional Quotient is the biggest value addition to a brand

Published By - YourStory

People with a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) are able to manage the environment they are in by keeping their feelings in check and approaching a situation rationally.

Ditch revenge travel, take the road less travelled! Here’s how you can travel safely this festive season

Published By - Financial Express

Clearly, travel-loving Indians are flooding the hills in disturbing numbers, according to recent images that created a stir on social media.

This hideaway in the Kangra valley may have got all that we mean by a calming staycation in the hills

Published By - Hospitality Biz - June 2021

As I clamber up and scamper down the cobblestoned alley, less than inebriated but certainly overcome after a swig of the local saunfi, this whole place feels faintly reminiscent of an old European town though you aren’t likely to find any taverns or Christmas film crews here.

The 2nd Wave Long and Winding Road To Recovery

Published By - Hospitality Biz - June 2021

The domestic hospitality industry, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 related disruptions, has witnessed a decline of over 65% in 2020-21. For the last 15 months, the Indian hospitality industry has been struggling with occupancies.

Hiring will largely be frozen in hospitality sector, till business returns to pre-Covid levels

Published By - Outlook Traveler

In view of the second Covid wave, hiring will largely be frozen till such time that the business reverts to the pre-Covid levels. During normal times, lateral and fresh hiring composition is typically 25:75.

The Hills Have Sighs

Published By - Outlook Traveler

The hideaway may just have everything we want in a calming hill staycation

The after effect of the second wave of COVID-19 on tourism

Published By - HospitalityWorld

Despite the second spike that was inevitable given what was witnessed in the U.S. and Europe, pent-up demand in India for summer travel remained buoyant as recently early April as per research surveys conducted.

TG Conversations: Amruda Nair, Founder and Director, Araiya Hotels

Published By - Travelgram

Amruda Nair has leveraged a family legacy of award-winning hospitality and a forward-thinking ethos that puts innovation and technology at the forefront to birth a new boutique hospitality brand, Araiya.

Redefining Power Perceptions

Published By - HotelierIndia

Giving women a seat at the table displays a company’s gender-inclusive approach, even while it stands to benefit from their soft power in business

Strong Women Leads

Published By - T3FS Magazine

On International Women’s Day we come forward with leaders of the hospitality industry.

Owners focus on strong foundations as cycle turns

Published By - Hotel News Now

Owners of hotels across Europe and Asia at the International Society of Hospitality Consultants

Vacay, the right way

Published By - The Week

A new breed of entrepreneurs is changing the hospitality scene

Araiya Hotels & Resorts Announces Entry to the Indian Market

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This new mountainside retreat in Himachal wants you to enjoy the outdoors

Published By - Condé Nast Traveller

An exclusive sneak peek at Araiya Palampur, a 25-key hotel in Kangra Valley

Araiya Palampur lends a helping hand to the people of the Kangra Valley

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Araiya Hotels and Resorts sees recovery post-lockdown; to launch two new properties in 2021

Published By - ETHospitalityWorld.com

The hospitality venture is in its expansion phase and has two new developments under construction