Speakers at a function marking the South India Hospitality Awards 2012 here on Sunday evening said the sector was booming across all parameters, including the financials involved and its employment potential.

Establishments in the sector based in the State capital walked away with a majority of the awards, including 5-star hotels Taj Krishna and Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, apart from Manasarovar – The Fern bagging the Best Ecotel Hotel award and KVK Event Management, represented by its MD, Murali Koneru, getting recognised in hosting events. In all Hyderabad-based facilities got awards in 22 different categories.

The awards are organised by Epicurus Hospitality Consultants, represented by its MD Nagaraju, who said that from the next year on, they would give away All India Hospitality Awards. A portal, www.telugubhasha.in was also launched on the occasion.

Former MLA Mandali Buddha Prasad, Telugu lyric writer Suddala Ashok Teja, NRI Kuchibotla Anand and representatives of Hotels Association were present.

source: http://www.TheHindu.com / News> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Hyderabad, May 21st, 2012