The Oberoi Group - Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai - has been featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s “Hot List” for 2010.

Well located in Mumbai's newest financial and commercial district, the 436-room Trident is halfway between the airport in North Mumbai and historic South Mumbai. The hotel has distant views to the Mithi River, and overlooks the new USA Consulate and upcoming Reliance Convention Centre. A fine example of modern Asian design, the hotel achieves a sense of intimacy despite its scale. A dramatic Gold Jali wall, a modern interpretation of the Mogul 'Jharokha', forms an impressive backdrop in the reception area; original paintings and bronze sculptures by contemporary Indian artists provide a distinctive sense of place. The Shanti Spa is a tranquil haven: the Hot Lava Shell Massage is a viable antidote to the demands of India's biggest city. The all-day restaurant and bar is named after Mumbai's area code, 022, and like the city itself, is a high-energy meeting place of cultures, serving a variety of world cuisines, including particularly good sushi.

Dusit Bird Hotels to open first hotel in New Delhi in September 2010

Dusit Bird Hotels, a Joint Venture (JV) between Thailand-based Dusit International and Bird Hospitality Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird Group plans to open its first property in India, Dusit Devarana, New Delhi by September 2010. Under the JV agreement, Bird Group is committed to develop six hotels and resorts in India (New Delhi, Jaipur, Rishikesh, Goa).

Dusit Devarana, New Delhi with 50 rooms will be operational in September 2010 and other properties, Dusit Devarana Jaipur, dusitD2 New Delhi, Dusit Thani Goa and Dusit Devarana Rishikesh will be launched between 2011 and 2013. The sixth property may come up in Mumbai or Kochi.

Starwood to debut 'Aloft' properties in June at Bengaluru and Chennai

The much-anticipated lifestyle brand of Starwood Hotels is set for debut in India in June 2010, with the inauguration of Aloft Bengaluru and Aloft Chennai. Starwood already has brands like Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton and Le Méridien operational in India. Now, the US-based behemoth is keen on establishing its Aloft brand in India by 2012. The Indian hospitality industry will see six Aloft Hotels in the next couple of years.

Royal Orchid opens its first property in Mumbai

The Royal Orchid Central Grazia-Navi Mumbai, a 70-room full-fledged business hotel is Royal Orchid Hotel’s first in Mumbai and fifth in India. ROHL plans to open two more properties in Mumbai by 2011, which include a 260-room property at Powai to be opened by the end of this year and another property in North Mumbai, which will be launched by 2011.

Park Hotels forays into Hyderabad

Appejay Surrendra Park Hotels Private Limited has opened 270 - room flagship hotel in Hyderabad. The hotel known as The Park, Hyderabad is the ninth addition to the Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels’ collection of boutique hotels. It has been built with a total investment of Rs 340 crore. The Park, Hyderabad is LEED GOLD certified green hotel by the US Green Building Council.