Suba Group of Hotels has announced the signing of its second Comfort Inn property in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in collaboration with Desai Developers. The upcoming Comfort Inn & Suites, set to open in December 2025, will feature 72 luxury rooms and suites, offering a modern and comfortable stay for both business and leisure travellers.

Sharing the development, Mubeen Mehta, CEO of Suba Group of Hotels, stated,

“We are excited to announce the signing of our seventh property, located at Brookefield, Doddanakundi in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This will be our second hotel under the Comfort Inn brand. The other hotel under the same brand is operational near the World Trade Center in Yeshwanthpur.”

The contract for the new property was signed by Mansur Mehta, Managing Director of Suba Group, with Desai Developers. He remarked,

“The Bengaluru hospitality market has been a good source of revenue for us; that is why we decided to add one more hotel to our portfolio.”

The new hotel will offer a coffee shop, fully equipped gym, meeting rooms, and banquet facilities, catering to a wide range of guest needs.

Suba Group already operates three properties under the Click Hotels brand and one each under the Quality Inn and Clarion brands. In South India, the group has an established presence in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Kaikaluru, Kumbakonam, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.

With 95 operational properties across over 70 destinations and 5,000+ keys, Suba Hotels is one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality companies. The group follows four strategic business models—Owned Properties, Leased & Revenue Sharing, Managed Properties, and Franchise Model—that ensure sustainable growth and investor-friendly scalability.

Beesline International S.A.L., a leading name in natural skincare, has selected Centric PLM™ from Centric Software® to support its fast-paced global expansion and improve scientific and regulatory data management. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the brand’s innovation capabilities while ensuring robust compliance with global regulations.

Founded in 1993 by Mohamad Arayssi and Maha Arayssi Rifai, Beesline has more than 30 years of expertise in developing clean, effective skincare products. The company manufactures in ISO 22716-certified facilities across Lebanon, Egypt, and the UAE, and its products are now available in over 20 countries, with recent expansions into Italy, France, Germany, Cyprus, and China.

“Centric PLM will enable our scientific teams to work more cohesively by linking formulation development with evolving regulatory frameworks in real time,” said Maha Arayssi Rifai, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Beesline. “This ensures our R&D processes remain agile and compliant, empowering us to deliver scalable, science-backed innovation to global markets.”

With a focus on operational transparency, compliance, and faster time-to-market, Beesline is adopting Centric PLM for Cosmetics and Personal Care. This platform will centralize product and regulatory data, streamline artwork and supplier collaboration, and provide a unified source of truth across the entire development process.

“After evaluating several PLM solutions, we chose Centric for its seamless integration with compliance platforms like FoodChain ID and its proven success in the cosmetics sector,” said Ghassan Geara, IT Director of Beesline. “Centric’s capabilities will help improve coordination across our teams and enhance data flow for better decision-making.”

By leveraging Centric PLM, Beesline expects significant improvements in regulatory compliance, workflow efficiency, and product launch speed, while upholding its commitment to quality and sustainability.

“We are excited to partner with Beesline as they accelerate their international growth and innovation,” said Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software. “Their dedication to sustainable, science-based skincare aligns with our mission, and we look forward to supporting their success in global markets.”

As Beesline scales its presence worldwide, Centric PLM will serve as a foundational tool in aligning innovation with compliance, ensuring the brand continues to deliver safe, effective, and trusted skincare solutions.

Marriott India proudly announced the successful achievement of a landmark environmental goal on World Environment Day 2025 — planting 100,000 trees across its extensive network of over 150 hotels nationwide. This milestone marks a significant escalation in Marriott India’s ongoing dedication to sustainability and ecological restoration.

Building on the success of last year’s “Two Trees per Room” initiative, which saw over 32,600 trees planted by more than 4,900 volunteers, Marriott India dramatically scaled its green efforts in 2025. The collective commitment demonstrated by Marriott’s teams nationwide underscores the brand’s focus on tangible environmental action and fostering a healthier planet.

Each Marriott India property actively participated in localized tree-planting drives in collaboration with reputable reforestation partners. These efforts targeted areas where new trees would contribute most to ecosystem restoration, biodiversity enhancement, climate change mitigation, and support for local communities.

Sanjay Gupta, Chairman of the Marriott India Business Council, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “Marriott India is incredibly proud to have successfully achieved our goal of planting 100,000 trees, a testament to our profound dedication to environmental responsibility. This ambitious goal truly underscores our belief that sustainability is not just a passing trend, but a fundamental pillar of responsible hospitality. We are committed to making a lasting, positive impact on our environment for generations to come.”

Sheraton Grand Palace Indore reinforced Marriott’s commitment by planting 550 trees on its premises as part of the celebrations. The initiative involved enthusiastic participation from hotel team members and was led by the General Manager, highlighting the hotel’s dedication to fostering a greener community and environment.

Beyond tree planting, Marriott India continues to implement a broad range of sustainability practices. These include energy-efficient operations, waste reduction programs, and responsible sourcing — all aimed at minimizing ecological impact and setting new standards in sustainable hospitality.

Marriott India’s achievements on World Environment Day 2025 reflect a deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship and a vision for a cleaner, greener future.