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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Indian hospitality sector's revenue per available room surges 16.3 pc in Q1
India's hospitality industry demonstrated remarkable momentum in Q1 2025, with RevPAR (revenue per available room) surging 16.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, a report showed on Friday. The hospitality sector's strong performance continued sequentially, with an 8 per cent RevPAR increase from Q4 2024 across pan-India markets. Investor confidence remains high, evidenced by 79 new hotel signings totalling 9,478 keys during this three-month period, signalling sustained expansion in India's accommodation landscape, according to the JLL report. Bengaluru emerged as the standout performer with an impressive 38.3 per cent year-on-year RevPAR growth, primarily driven by the 'Aero India 2025' event which boosted both occupancy rates and average daily rates. Delhi and Mumbai followed with strong RevPAR growth of 26.2 per cent and 21.3 per cent respectively, supported by robust occupancy levels. Chennai's hospitality market showed notable performance with 18.7 per cent RevPAR growth, attributed to increased corporate travel, the Annual Leather Fair, and the USICON event held at Chennai Trade Centre, the report noted. Hyderabad also posted solid results with 15.1 per cent RevPAR growth despite a slight occupancy decline, demonstrating strength in rate growth, the report noted. 'The robust pipeline of 79 new hotel signings representing 9,478 keys this quarter reflects strong investor confidence in India's hospitality fundamentals,' said Jaideep Dang, Managing Director, Hotels and Hospitality Group, India, JLL. The development pipeline remained vigorous with 31 new branded hotels (3,253 keys) opening during the January-March period. According to JLL, India's hospitality sector is on track to attract $1 billion in investments by 2028, a substantial increase from the $340 million in hotel transactions recorded last year. 'We are witnessing a transformation in the market that balances immediate performance gains with strategic long-term positioning across all tiers and segments," Dang added.
Mint
5 days ago
- Health
- Mint
COVID-19 Death: 40-year-old UP patient dies in Chandigarh, suffered ‘severe' respiratory issues
COVID-19 Death: A 40-year-old patient died due to the COVID-19 virus on Wednesday at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32 in Chandigarh, ANI reported, citing an official. GMCH Medical Superintendent GP Thami stated that the deceased was referred from Ludhiana and was hospitalised for two days with severe respiratory issues. On Tuesday, the patient tested positive for COVID-19 and succumbed to it during the early hours of Wednesday. Sharing details on the incident, Thami told ANI, 'Yesterday, a patient came. He was diagnosed with COVID. Today, he died at around 4 in the was 40 years old and belonged to Firozabad, UP. He was suffering from some respiratory problem and fever, then he was referred here from Ludhiana." While speaking on the preparedness of the hospital, Thami informed that an isolation ward has been designated. "We have made an isolation ward. We suspect more people to come here suffering from variant has not been identified now, it is preliminary," Thami said. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed that COVID-19 cases were reported again in some parts of the country. However, the current variants of the virus show mild symptoms similar to those of the Omicron strain. According to Arjun Dang, the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Dangs Lab, the rising cases of COVID-19 belonged to the sub-lineage of the Omicron virus, the report said. As per Dang, states such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the variants named as 'Variants under Monitoring' were of types LF7 and NV181 and were more transmissible. "We must understand that the current spreading variants are again a sublineage of the Omicron virus. Additionally, in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, we have certain other sub-variants that have been named Variants Under Monitoring, and these are basically of two types, LF7 and NV181. Currently, the cases that we are seeing are more transmissible. They can infect people easily, but again, from the severity perspective, till now, we have not seen any severe cases," Dang told ANI. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that on Monday, India reported 1,009 active COVID-19 cases in the country. The Health Ministry's COVID-19 update indicated a total of 1009 active cases, with 752 new cases confirmed recently. Government data reveals that Kerala leads with the most active cases, totalling 430. Other states with significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Rajasthan reports 7 new COVID cases within 24 hrs, total number of cases rises to 39 with 1 death
Jaipur: Rajasthan reported seven new COVID cases in last 24 hours on Wednesday taking the total number of cases this year to 39 with one death, Health department of Rajasthan government said. As of now 39 patients have been reported this year with one death. Two cases were reported from AIIMS Jodhpur, 2 were reported from Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Jaipur, 1 from Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), 1 from Reliable and 1 from Jaipuria hospital, Jaipur. District wise cases in Rajasthan as of Wednesday are Ajmer-2, Balotra -1, Bikaner-2, Didwana-3, Dausa-1, Jaipur-17, Jodhpur-6, Phalodi-1, Sawai Madhopur-1, Udaipur-4, Others-1. Amid surge in COVID cases in Rajasthan, Principal and Controller of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Dr Deepak Maheshwari said that a total of eight cases have been reported in the hospital and one child was in serious condition. Principal and Controller, SMS Medical College, Jaipur Dr Deepak Maheshwari said, "There is some resurgence of Covid. Cases have increased from before. Eight cases have been reported in the SMS in the last few days. One person has died, but it was not due to COVID. Now we are keeping an eye but whatever cases are coming up, there are cases of mild COVID or respiratory disease. There is generally no lower respiratory tract involvement. There is an upper respiratory tract involvement." He further said that these are being presented as mild flu and in the same way they get cured. "We have facilities to test for COVID in the hospital. There is very good facilities as well as wards and ICU if needed, but there is no need to press the panic button right now. Of the eight cases, one case is serious. One child is sick, he is in ICU and he has tested positive for COVID. We have sent samples of COVID for genome sequencing, so that the variant can be known," he further said. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that while COVID-19 cases were reported again in parts of the country, current variants in circulation were showing mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Dangs Lab, Arjun Dang, the rising cases of Covid-19 belonged to the sub-lineage of the Omicron virus. Dang further stated that in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the variants that were named as 'Variants under Monitoring' were of types LF7 and NV181 and were more transmissible. "We must understand that the current spreading variants are again a sublineage of the Omicron virus. Additionally, in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, we have certain other sub-variants that have been named Variants Under Monitoring, and these are basically of two types, LF7 and NV181. Currently, the cases that we are seeing are more transmissible. They can infect people easily, but again, from the severity perspective, till now, we have not seen any severe cases," Dang told ANI.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
"Be cautious but not worry": Director of Public Health for Odisha govt on hike in COVID cases
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising concerns over a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra , Director of Public Health for the Government of Odisha, urged the public not to worry since this strain seems to be very mild. Speaking to ANI, Dr Mishra said, "The number of COVID cases is increasing, but the number of hospitalisations is not increasing. There is nothing to worry about since this strain seems to be very mild. We advise people to be cautious but not to worry." On May 27, the number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 1,010. According to medical experts, the symptoms are similar to those of colds or flus. Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Dangs Lab, Arjun Dang, on Tuesday stated that the rising cases of Covid-19 belonged to the sub-lineage of the Omicron virus. Dang further stated that in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the variants that were named as 'Variants under Monitoring' were of types LF7 and NV181 and were more transmissible. "We must understand that the current spreading variants are again a sublineage of the Omicron virus. Additionally, in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, we have certain other sub-variants that have been named Variants Under Monitoring, and these are basically of two types, LF7 and NV181. Currently, the cases that we are seeing are more transmissible. They can infect people easily, but again, from the severity perspective, till now, we have not seen any severe cases," Dang told ANI. He further stated that symptoms of patients were only common cold and flu, and added that hospitalisations currently were minimal. "All of these are actually presenting as common cold and flu, and the usual symptoms that we have in any kind of common cold, even the hospitalisations, have been minimal," he added.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Chandigarh: 40-year-old dies of COVID-19 at GMCH
Chandigarh [India], May 28 (ANI): A 40-year-old patient on Wednesday succumbed to COVID-19 virus at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, said an official. Speaking to ANI, GMCH Medical Superintendent GP Thami confirmed the patient's death, stating that the patient was referred from Ludhiana and was hospitalised two days ago with severe respiratory issues. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and succumbed to the illness in the early hours of Wednesday. When asked about the hospital's preparedness, the official stated that they have made an isolation ward. 'Yesterday, a patient came. He was diagnosed with COVID. Today, he died at around 4 in the was 40 years old and belonged to Firozabad, UP. He was suffering from some respiratory problem and fever, then he was referred here from Ludhiana... We have made an isolation ward. We suspect more people to come here suffering from variant has not been identified now, it is preliminary,' Thami said. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that while COVID-19 cases were reported again in parts of the country, current variants in circulation were showing mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Dangs Lab, Arjun Dang, the rising cases of Covid-19 belonged to the sub-lineage of the Omicron virus. Dang further stated that in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the variants that were named as 'Variants under Monitoring' were of types LF7 and NV181 and were more transmissible. 'We must understand that the current spreading variants are again a sublineage of the Omicron virus. Additionally, in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, we have certain other sub-variants that have been named Variants Under Monitoring, and these are basically of two types, LF7 and NV181. Currently, the cases that we are seeing are more transmissible. They can infect people easily, but again, from the severity perspective, till now, we have not seen any severe cases,' Dang told ANI. On Monday, India reported 1,009 active COVID-19 cases in the country on Monday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. As per the Health Ministry, India's COVID-19 update showed a total of 1009 active cases, with 752 new cases recently confirmed. According to the government data, Kerala currently tops the chart with the highest number of active cases at 430. Other states with notable case counts include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47). (ANI)
