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Chalet Hotels Unveils Rebranded ‘The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake’ Chalet Hotels Limited, owner, developer and asset manager of high-end hotels in key metro cities in India, announces the upgrade and rebranding of its iconic hotel at Powai Lake to ‘The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake’ from the erstwhile ‘The Renaissance Mumbai Convention Center Hotel’. The 600-room asset has undergone extensive upgradation over the past two years, to make it an aspirational choice for the new age traveler. The remodeled contemporary spaces include ‘Mayouchi’ a brand-new Japanese Tapas bar, ‘Mumbai Express’ a feel-good Deli, ‘Nawab Saheb’ a rejuvenated Indian restaurant, a relaxing spa, a state-of-the-art gym, a smart new lobby and stunning views of the lake front and the city skyline offering distinctive experiences. With sustainability at its core, Sanjay Sethi the design philosophy takes inspiration from the concept of ‘Biophilia’, which suggests that humans have an innate tendency to seek connection with nature. Embracing brand ‘Westin’s’ foundational pillars of Eat Well, Move Well and Sleep Well, the Hotel features signature brand programs that empower guests to regain control and maintain their holistic well-being while they are on the road. This will be the second Westin in the Company’s hospitality portfolio with a third in the offing. “We are delighted to relaunch Mumbai’s iconic hotel at the banks of Powai Lake in its new avatar of lifestyle and wellness, ‘The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake’ in partnership with Marriott International. The team at the hotel looks forward to welcoming guests – the old loyalists as well as new adventurists to this upgraded asset.” said Sanjay Sethi, MD & CEO, Chalet Hotels Ltd.
Signum Hotels Signs Hotels in Punjab S i g n u m H ot e l s , a fa s t - g ro w i n g h ot e l management company, today announced 4 new hotel signings in Punjab. Signum currently operates Signum Cityscapes Mohali with 24 keys and is inching towards further strengthening its presence in the state. Signum Hotels has signed the properties with Punjab-based real estate service provider, Ambika Group. The new hotels are being developed across tricity and will be branded as Signum Cityscapes. These hotels are expected to be operational within this year, in 2022. Commenting on the development, Mehul Sharma, Founder & CEO, Signum Hotels said, ‘Punjab has witnessed an influx of tourists and businessmen in the last few years leading to Mehul Sharma increasing demand for quality hotels. Despite the global slowdown, the hospitality segment in Punjab has done well and this is attracting big developers.’ He further added, ‘This year, we aim to open one hotel every quarter in Punjab and will add an inventory of close to 350 keys in the next one year.’ Signum Hotels currently operates 280 keys in India across four hotels in Mohali, Bhiwadi, Bengaluru and Kodaikanal. Over the next two years, Signum aims to strengthen its portfolio with 30 hotels globally.
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