The Taj Group says Ginger Bangalore is a success today with gross margins north of 50%, but it did have initial hiccups.

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Their Taj Group runs the Pierre in New York City and owns the Taj Boston (earlier known as the Ritz-Carlton) and the Campton Place in San Francisco.

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India is an intense experience for even the most seasoned traveler, and the peaceful vibe of Nadesar Palace, a 28-acre, 10-room property now managed by the Taj Group, provides a lush counterpoint to stark reality.

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BLUE, Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney, changed its name in February--it was formerly the W. Now part of the India-based Taj hotels and resorts group, it still offers the same 100 spacious, hip, loftlike rooms located in a converted wharf.

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Here are some ideas, as recommended by India resort hotel chain Taj, owned by The Tata Group, and by boutique Brazil-based travel planners at Dehouche.

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The links between the two, though, go back to the days of Reliance founder Dhirubhai Ambani who preferred the Oberoi over its arch rival Taj chain, part of the Tata Group.

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