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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Galaxy Hotels Group partners with G6 Hospitality to Expand Motel 6 & Studio 6 Portfolio
DALLAS, TX / / August 5, 2025 / Galaxy Hotels Group today announced the addition of 10 hotels to G6 Hospitality's franchise network with more to be added in the coming months. As part of this deal, 10 hotels with over 1300 keys in all will become part of Motel 6 and Studio 6. Noteworthy additions include Studio 6 Suites Las Vegas (308 rooms), Motel 6 Las Vegas - I-15 Stadium (139 rooms), and Motel 6 Las Vegas - Boulder Highway (160 rooms). The Studio 6 Suites Las Vegas property, with over 300 rooms, will be one of the largest Studio 6 hotels in the U.S. This hotel not only offers in-room microwaves and fridges, but it is also situated at a prime location directly on the Las Vegas Strip, providing easy access to the heart of the city's entertainment. Motel 6 Las Vegas - I-15 Stadium is located just under a mile from the Las Vegas Strip and Allegiant Stadium. This Motel 6 is prized for its close proximity to major venues while still offering budget stays for travelers. The full portfolio also spans Motel 6 hotels in Modesto and San Jose (California), Lakewood, Fort Collins, Thornton, and Colorado Springs (Colorado), and Santa Rosa. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Texas, Galaxy Hotels Group is a leading hotel management company that operates over41 hotels in the an annual basis, one of the Galaxy Hotels Group hotels, part of the G6 Hospitality network generates ~$8-10 million in revenue. The full portfolio with G6 Hospitality is expected to reach approximately $50 million revenue mark. "This partnership marks a new chapter in our mission to deliver modern, value-driven hospitality-as we now proudly rejoin G6 Hospitality. Having previously moved from Choice Group/ Park Inn by Radisson, a leading brand, we've closely compared the performance of various franchises. Our experience and data show that G6 brands consistently outperform others in guest satisfaction and value-this is why we're back." said Carlos Cuevas, COO from Galaxy Hotels Group. About Galaxy Hotels Group Frisco, Texas-based Galaxy Hotels Group is a growing hotel management company focused on unparalleled internal and external guest experiences and a commitment to sustainability. Galaxy operates hotels across nine U.S. states, representing well-known brands, including Choice Hotels International, G6 Hospitality, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott, among others. To maintain a competitive edge, Galaxy utilizes advanced technology to be efficient, streamline operations, support proper training of team members, and ensure guest satisfaction. Galaxy-managed hotels strive to be the preferred choice for discerning guests seeking an ideal blend of sophistication, comfort, and personalized attention. For more information about Galaxy Hotels Group, visit Media Contact: Name: Anupriya Email: anupriyadharma@ SOURCE: Galaxy Hotels Group View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
As a rebel faction crops up, BJP's UP ally Apna Dal (S) faces a test
One of BJP's key allies in Uttar Pradesh, the Apna Dal (Soneylal) finds itself in a tough spot in the state because of a rebel faction that has floated a separate outfit. On Tuesday, a day before party founder Sone Lal Patel's birth anniversary, former Apna Dal (S) workers led by Chaudhary Brajendra Pratap announced the formation of the Apna Morcha. In response, the party led by Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel said those associated with the new front had been expelled in 2022 for 'anti-party activities'. The rebels have claimed the support of 'all party MLAs' and said they would field candidates in the panchayat polls next year and support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2027 Assembly polls. The Apna Dal (S) has been an NDA ally since 2014. On Wednesday morning, Apna Dal (S) state president R P Gautam wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking the immediate removal of the rebel leaders and their relatives from nominated government posts. He claimed they were re-appointed recently without taking the Apna Dal (S) into confidence. As per his letter, Monika Arya, the wife of Brajendra Pratap Singh, is the Additional Government Advocate for the state administration, while Arvind Bauddh, another rebel leader, is a member of the Purvanchal Development Board. Gautam requested the CM to remove them from their posts to establish 'mutual trust' and protect his party's interests. This, he said, was necessary to 'maintain dignity' and 'strengthen the feeling of trust and transparency towards the NDA alliance among the workers of Apna Dal (S)'. However, party leaders said the rebels would not be a threat on the ground. Apna Dal (S) leader and state minister Ashish Patel told The Indian Express: 'These leaders (rebels) were expelled by the party three years ago. This front is part of a bigger conspiracy that keeps cropping up when we plan something big organisationally. These people have no political base.' But many in the Apna Dal (S) said the rebels could slow the momentum the party had seemed to have picked up in the last couple of weeks. In May, the party made some key appointments and rejigged its organisation. This was an attempt to showcase the party's strength in the run-up to Sone Lal Patel's birth anniversary and set the ball rolling for the panchayat polls. Anupriya and Ashish have also been conducting monthly party meetings in Lucknow to take stock of the organisational overhaul, with the Union MoS also starting to push for a separate Union Ministry for OBCs, underlining the party's strategy to reach out to various OBC communities and create a broader vote bank. The Apna Dal (S) recorded its best performance in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, when it won 12 seats. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, it contested two seats, with Anupriya retaining her Mirzapur Lok Sabha seat by more than 37,000 votes. The party, however, lost from Robertsganj.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Apna Dal (S) expands base for 2027 UP Polls
The Apna Dal (Soneylal) party led by Anupriya Patel , is filling its organisational ranks with backward castes besides Kurmis, Dalits and Muslims and also giving tickets to them, as the party looks to increase its base both geographically and socially in Uttar Pradesh which is facing assembly elections in 2027. Even though it is a BJP ally , Apna Dal (S) has been giving tickets to Muslims with Anupriya stating categorically time and again that her party is different from the BJP. Eyeing to improve its tally in the 2027 assembly polls and to emerge as a pan-Uttar Pradesh force, the Apna Dal (S) is readying its social engineering strategy among the socially backward castes. The party, which is usually identified with the Kurmis in Eastern UP, has now appointed a Jatav (Dalit) as its UP unit chief and a Muslim as its youth wing head. The party has also appointed two Muslims, a Pasi (SC) and a Sahu (SC) also in its organisational team for UP. In her interactions with the top BJP leadership at the Centre and also in Uttar Pradesh, Anupriya has always highlighted issues related to the OBCs and SCs, whether it be appointment of teachers in the state or other issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More Undo Social justice has been a major theme of the party's ideology, party leaders said as evident in the fact that out of its 13 MLAs, five are Dalits, one a Muslim, one an OBC and one from the general caste.
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
In pursuit of UP poll leverage, how BJP ally Apna Dal (S) is playing the long game
Looking to expand beyond its core Kurmi base and strengthen its organisation, the Apna Dal (Soneylal) party has been making key appointments for the past month in Uttar Pradesh. On May 29, the party led by Union Minister Anupriya Patel appointed Dalit leader R P Gautam, who hails from the Jatav community, as its state president, and on June 16, it tapped Prayagraj-based youth leader Ammad Hassan to lead its youth wing. In addition to this, the party recently also appointed coordinators for each of the 403 Assembly seats in UP. Sources said the new appointments were an attempt to showcase the party's strength in the run-up to founder Sone Lal Patel's birth anniversary on July 2 and set the ball rolling for the panchayat polls in 2026. Anupriya Patel and state Cabinet Minister Ashish Patel, her husband, have been conducting monthly party meetings in Lucknow to take stock of the organisational overhaul. Anupriya has also started publicly pushing for a separate Union Ministry for OBCs and highlighted the party's strategy to reach out to various OBC communities to create a broader vote bank. Sources said the efforts were all in preparation for the 2027 polls, and the BJP ally wants to be in a position to go solo if needed and have greater bargaining power. 'We are moving strategically and trying to strengthen our party and its base. In the next few days, you will see more announcements. We are the only party in the state to have a Jatav Dalit state chief. We might not be in a position to take policy decisions directly for the Dalits and OBCs. But we are making attempts to influence policy decisions,' said a senior party leader. He also said the party's outreach efforts were visible in the issues they were backing 'We are supporting the demand for a caste-based Census, pushing for OBC reservation in central schools and NEET examinations … Our leader Anupriya Patel ji is pushing with a fresh demand for a separate OBC Ministry,' the leader said. Newly appointed state president Gautam told The Indian Express that efforts were on to expand the party and strengthen it at the grassroots. 'Our pitch will be centred on social justice and upliftment of the deprived sections,' he said. After Anupriya took over the party in 2009, Apna Dal (S) saw its best performance in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, when it won 12 seats. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Apna Dal (S) contested two seats. Patel retained her Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency by more than 37,000 votes, but the party lost Robertsganj. In a bid to course correct, and to be on surer footing, the party dissolved all of its units and started building its organisation from scratch after the polls. On April 14, the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, the Apna Dal (S) launched a statewide membership drive. The panchayat polls, which are due early next year, will be the first test for the party after the revamp. Even though the panchayat polls in UP are not contested on party lines, political parties directly or indirectly extend their support to candidates. This time, the party has decided to extend support to candidates in a more official and structured manner, according to insiders.
NDTV
12-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Chennai Launches India's First AC Lounges For Delivery Agents
Chennai: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Greater Chennai Corporation has opened two swanky, air-conditioned rest lounges exclusively for gig workers, offering much-needed relief to food, grocery, and parcel delivery personnel who navigate the city daily under extreme conditions. Designed with a modern Scandinavian aesthetic, these rest lounges feature comfortable seating for up to 25 people, clean drinking water, charging points for mobile phones, and well-maintained washrooms. The pilot project, built at Rs 25 lakh, marks a significant step toward recognizing the needs of thousands of partners employed with food delivery platforms. For many delivery workers, especially women, these lounges are more than just a place to sit - they're a safe and dignified space. "We often struggled without a place to rest. We used to wait outside restaurants," said Anupriya, a woman delivery agent. "Now, the Corporation and Chief Minister have given us this lounge, understanding our plight. It feels safe even at night. I thank them for this." Another delivery agent, Kalaiarasan, highlighted how the lounges offer relief from Chennai's harsh weather. "It's so hot in the city. We used to sit in parks after difficult rides. This place is peaceful and refreshing." Finance Minister Thangam Thennarassu, in his budget speech,h had mentioned plans for these in Chennai and Coimbatore. The Chennai Corporation has announced plans to expand the initiative across more locations in Chennai based on the success of the pilot. As cities across India grow more dependent on gig economy workers, Chennai's move could serve as a national model for promoting worker welfare in the informal sector - offering not just comfort, but also respect, dignity and recognition to those who keep the city running.
