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Tilaknagar appoints new Senior VP of Finance & IT
Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. has appointed Rajesh Choudhary as its Senior Vice President – Finance & IT.
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BEVCO announces contest to name its upcoming brandy
The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) has opened a public contest inviting citizens to suggest a brand name and logo for the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brandy it plans to launch.
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JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu launches Reflections Lounge & Bar
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has announced the opening of Reflections, its refurbished lobby lounge and bar, designed as a versatile day-to-night destination for casual dining, business meetings and evening socialising.
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Blenders Pride launches Zenith Black Edition
Blenders Pride has announced the launch of Blenders Pride Zenith Black Edition, a limited-edition expression encased in a striking black design that signifies elevated luxury and distinction.
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TIL appoints Ishwindar Singh as Senior VP – Marketing
Tilaknagar Industries Ltd has appointed Ishwindar Singh as Senior Vice President – Marketing. Ishwindar announced his new role through a LinkedIn post, marking his transition to the company.
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India Bartender Guild marks global success
IBG India’s leading professional body for bartenders and beverage professionals, concluded a landmark year with the successful completion of the IBG Zero Proof Competition 2025 and a proud Bronze Medal win at the 24th Golden Cup Cocktail Competition in Taiwan.
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Elegance Meets Warm Hospitality
Our people are the heart of our hotel. Every smile, every thoughtful gesture stems from a genuine desire to make guests feel special. We don’t just provide service; we create relationships, emotions and memories that last well beyond the stay, says Anuj Soin, GM, Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar.
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Generation Z Rethinking Drinking
While the global alcoholic drinks industry remained dormant in 2024, growing by a mere 0.6 percent in volume terms due to sustained macroeconomic pressures, lifestyle shifts and geopolitical upheaval that undermined consumer confidence, India, along with a few other developing markets, stood out as a beacon of hope.
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Pernod India retains top spot as India’s largest alcobev company in FY25
Pernod Ricard India has once again cemented its position as the largest alcoholic beverage company in India by value in FY25, with consolidated sales of Rs 27,445.80 crore, outperforming key competitors in the sector.
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Unlocking Luxury in Overlooked Havens
As we grow, we are not building copies, we are building a collection. A proudly Indian, globally relevant luxury brand defined not by uniformity, but by the integrity and individuality of every hotel, says AKANKSHA Lamba , Co-Founder and Senior Vice President - Operations, The Postcard Hotel.
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Spiritz Magazine's 2025 Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, Spiritz Magazine reflects on a landmark year that delivered 12 meticulously curated issues chronicling the evolution of India's alcobev and hospitality landscape.
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Rising Incomes, Connectivity Driving Expansion in Mid-Markets
We customise service delivery and staffing to local expectations while retaining brand standards in areas like safety, hygiene and experience, says AJAY K. Bakaya, Chairman, Sarovar Hotels and Director, Louvre Hotels India.
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Pernod teams up with Ospree for permanent Chivas Regal boutique
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, in partnership with Ospree Duty Free, has unveiled Chivas Regal boutique at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
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The Race to Scale in India’s Non-Metro Markets
It is interesting to see our guests responding so positively as our intentions find a resonance with them, says VISHVAPREET Singh Cheema, President, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd.
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Drunken Monkey appoints Sandeep Malik as CEO
Smoothie and café chain Drunken Monkey has appointed Sandeep Malik as its Chief Executive Officer and Director.
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Campari to offload Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras to Illva Saronno
Campari Group has entered into an agreement to divest two of its Italian liqueur brands Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras to Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. in a deal valued at €100 million (approximately US$117 million).
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Weddings & Pilgrimage Powering Small-City Stays
Destination weddings and spiritual tourism are no longer niche categories in India; they are major demand drivers influencing both performance and investment decisions in emerging cities, says NIKHIL Sharma, Managing Director and COO - South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
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