Pune: Out of 89 Unauthorized Rooftop Hotels, Only Nine Face Legal Action

Pune: Notices were sent to 76 of the 89 unauthorized rooftop hotels in Pune city. Of these, action was taken against 53 hotels. Six hotel owners have removed the unauthorized construction on their own. Seven hotels have ceased use. Seven hotel owners have secured a stay on the proceedings. The nine hotels have been booked under Section 52 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act. Also Read | Pune Accident Case: NCPCR Chairperson Stresses Confidentiality of Teen’s Identity Who Killed Two Techies With Speeding Porsche In different parts of the city, the hotel business is being done by setting…

Hotel owners’ association moves HC against full day ban on sale of liquor on LS polls counting day

An association of owners of hotels, restaurants and bars on Tuesday moved the Bombay High Court, challenging the orders passed by the Mumbai city and suburban Collectors, declaring the entire day of June 4, when the votes of the Lok Sabha elections will be counted, as a dry day. A dry day means the purchase and consumption of alcohol are completely restricted at stores, restaurants and other places. The Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association (AHAR) filed two separate petitions through advocates Veena Thadani and Vishal Thadani, claiming that it was arbitrary to ban the sale of liquor for the entire…

CHRAJ acknowledges receipt of Ablakwa’s petition

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received the petition filed by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, against the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over the sale of some hotels to the Minister for Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. Mr Ablakwa, on Thursday, May 16, petitioned CHRAJ to investigate and stop the sale of the hotel to the Abetifi MP. The hotels include Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, Ridge Royal Hotel, Busua Beach Resort, and the Trust Lodge Hotel. In a statement on Monday, May 20,…

Ablakwa to petition Bagbin over Bryan Acheampong’s bid

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will petition the Speaker of Parliament regarding the failure of the Abetifi Member of Parliament, Dr Bryan Acheampong, to seek permission from the Speaker’s office in his attempt to purchase SSNIT’s shares in four hotels. Mr Ablakwa has already petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate and halt the sale of the hotels, which include Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, and Ridge Royal Hotel, to the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong. In an interview with CitiNewsthe…

Historic Hotel of America: The Biltmore Los Angeles inducted into famed organization | Business

The Biltmore Los Angeles was inducted into Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels in the United States. “Historic Hotels of America is delighted to induct The Biltmore Los Angeles, a Beaux-Arts style hotel built and opened on Oct. 2, 1923,” said Lawrence Horwitz, executive vice president of Historic Hotels of America. “We commend The Biltmore Los Angeles team for its careful historic preservation work, stewardship and vision that will allow future generations of travelers to experience this unique historic destination.” The Biltmore Los Angeles…

170 Ukrainian residents of Leitrim hotel told to move by the end of the month

Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim has been home to Ukrainian refugees for the past two years. The hotel, which is housing around 170 people, is predominantly used by women and children. However, the hotel’s contract is coming to an end and the residents must vacate the property by May 31, 2024. It is believed the residents were informed of the move at a recent meeting and hotel management has attempted to have the contract extended to allow the residents to stay at the hotel. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) said it will provide residents…

The ‘largest new resort’ in Cape May County set for grand opening – NBC10 Philadelphia

Organizers, elected officials and other “guests and dignitaries” are set to gather in Wildwood Crest, NJ, on Thursday afternoon for the ribbon cutting of a property that is said to be the largest single resort in all of Cape May County. On Thursday afternoon, Donald Cabrera, the mayor of Wildwood Crest will join Dan Alicea, president of Madison Resorts for the ribbon cutting on the $52 million Madison Resort Wildwood Crest — a property created after the company purchased The Oceanview Motel followed by the addition of the Royal Hawaiian in Wildwood Crest and to combine the two into one…

Rock City Hotel presented best proposal for 60% stake in four hotels

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has explained its decision to sell a 60% stake in its hotel to Rock City Hotel owned by Dr Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture. SSNIT’s response came after North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate and stop the sale of six hotels including Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, Ridge Royal Hotel, Busua Beach Resort, and the Trust Lodge Hotel to the Abetifi MP. Mr Ablakwa’s petition to CHRAJ seeks an investigation into…