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The Grand Jury Tests the Best

To crown the country's top hoteliers, the 8th Hotelier India Awards Grand Jury scrutinised 1,003 nominations from over 70 cities.

Keeping It Cool

Blue Star is the presenting partner of the 8 th Hotelier India Awards 2016. CP Mukundan Menon, executive VP-air conditioning and refrigeration products sales group, Blue Star Ltd, tells Vinita Bhatia that hoteliers should calculate the ownership costs while investing in air conditioning solutions, rather than concentrating on the initial CAPEX investment.

A 360-degree Approach for Hospitality Solutions

Himanshu Lodha of AH International tells Vinita Bhatia how his company adopted a 360-degree approach to provide specialised solutions that cater to a hotelier’s distinctive needs.

The Calculated Approach

Sanjay Sharma, Market Vice President, North India, Bhutan & Nepal, Marriott International, traces the ever-evolving dynamics of managing hotels in one of the most competitive regions of South Asia.

A Leap Towards Excellence

The first edition of General Manager and Leadership Roundtable, an Hotelier India initiative, at Gurugram

Ish Celebrates Its Grand Opening

Indian School of Hospitality is set to disrupt the traditional hospitality and culinary educational model, and provide flexible and exceptional talent to multiple industries.

Making People Happy

Shantha de Silva, head of South West Asia, InterContinental Hotels Group, believes that his job is to make people happy colleagues, guests and owners

Are We Safe Yet?

From automatic close-and-lock systems to highly sophisticated electronic keycards, hotels have turned into digital fortresses. But are the measures enough? Seasoned specialists and hoteliers talk about security trends, challenges and the road ahead.

The Spice Trick

Spices pack a flavourful punch and give an inviting aroma to food. Just a pinch is enough to uplift a dish. No wonder they are always in a chef’s arsenal.

The Maturing Business of Leisure

HVS' Manav Thadani believes that India’s leisure hotel business segment holds tremendous potential with diverse destinations waiting to be explored. A paradigm shift is necessary and the time has come.

Crafting the 'W'OW Factor

As India’s first W hotel readies for a launch, here is how the team created the ‘Whatever Whenever’ experience that the brand is known for.

Aiming High

Experts explain how they target high occupancy rates by defining effective pricing strategies, leveraging the right revenue management tools and analysing yield management approaches.

Just Marriott

With the marriage to Starwood now complete, Marriott has become the world’s largest hotel company. Rajeev Menon, COO, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International, reveals what’s in store.

Good Times Will Come Again

According to the India Hotel Review Report 2017, all India occupancy rose 1.4% to 65.3% – the highest in the last nine years, but ADR grew by a marginal INR 89

In Transit

Transit hotels are a boon for fliers facing lengthy layovers or delayed flights. However, managing it, with the numerous stakeholders involved, is quite a challenge

The High Five

In its new avatar, Hotelivate is reasserting itself as a formidable hospitality consultancy force

The Best Resort

Boutique resorts are leveraging innovation for quicker problem solving and enhanced guest experiences

Natural Selection

The distinction between selectservice and full service hotels is blurring, with the former offering similar services

Genius Of Collaboration

The highly productive collaboration between InterGlobe Hotels and AccorHotels saw 16 ibis hotels come up in India within 13 years

Making Guests Say 'I Do'

With guests willing to spend more on luxurious weddings, Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace’s GM, Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, believes hoteliers need to look beyond creating on-the-day packages to crafting memories before and after the big day

Thought For Food

In an exclusive interview, Union Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal talks about the transformation of the Indian food economy, the growth of the F&B industry and more

Reinventing Indian Cuisine

Whether it is Ziya at The Oberoi Mumbai, Indego by Vineet in Dubai or Vineet Bhatia London, the Michelin-starred chef has experimented with form and texture to put Indian cuisine firmly on the world culinary map.

The Space Odyssey

The hospitality industry is making great strides in innovation with state-of-the-art building materials, design, systems, services and more

Cool Winds Of Change

Given the increasing energy costs, hotels are showing a growing inclination to invest in energy-management solutions

A Luxe Affair

Architects and interior designers are re-interpreted the idea of bathrooms to create areas that offer stylish spaces for relaxation and revitalisation

Skin Deep

The extensive world of surface finishes helps hoteliers embrace a richer ambience at lower cost and easier application

The Brand Promise

JW Marriott's perception is all about the brand promise, feels Jatin Khanna, general manager, JW Marriott Pune

The Role Of A Revenue Manager

The role of a revenue manager today isn’t just about crunching the numbers – it’s a 360 degree cycle of profit making through innovation

The Invisible Monster

Hotels need to be aware of the hidden danger in the pools - Legionella - a bacteria that can be lethal, say Dr Nilesh Amritkar and Anuprita Raichurkar, of Envirocare Labs

Hotel Build 2016

The fourth edition of Hotel Build was a resounding success with information and knowledge exchange in the forefront