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AIRLINES AND HOTELS ARE GOING AN EXTRA MILE TO RETAIN TOP SPENDERS

The ongoing travel ban worldwide has sent major airlines and hotels in a major huddle to retain their loyalty program members, especially amongst their highest-spending customers.

The Big Covid-19 Impact

Covid-19 has rudely pulled the rug from under the feet of the hospitality industry, leaving it in a state of complete disarray. India’s biggest hoteliers offer opinions on the crisis, the cost-rationalisation measures it has forced them to take, what they need the government to do, and what will it take to recover

How Global Economies Are Handling The Covid-19 Fallout

Facing an economic whirlpool, countries across the world have begun to deliver a fiscal response to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Hotels are also doing their bit

HOTELS ACCORD THE TEA EXPERIENCE A LUXURY SPIN

From promoting gourmet teas to exotic pairings with food, how hotels are redefining the tea experience for their guests while adding to their revenues

MITIGATING THE COST OF CLOSURE

India is under a nationwide lockdown for 21-days at least. What no natural calamities, dreaded wars, socio-economic and geopolitical crises could do in centuries of civilization, COVID-19 has done in just a couple of weeks.

DEXTEROUS SMALL HOTELS WILL REVIVE FASTER

There is a certain pride, joy and beauty in being a boutique hotel, almost like an artist and his chef-d'oeuvre, his masterpiece.

THE INDUSTRY SENTIMENT

Horwath HTL India conducted a sentiment survey within the Indian hotel industry to understand the depth of the COVID-19 pandemic effect and the measures to recovery.

LIGHTING BLUNDERS THAT CAN SPIKE YOUR MAINTENANCE BILLS

Experts from hotels and the light design industry weigh in on the dos and don’ts to be considered while creating an exceptional visual and sensorial experience

CREATING CARBON-NEUTRAL HOTELS

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) has moved from the fringes of hotel design to the very centre-stage, as the industry grapples with climate change and the demands it puts on them to be more sustainable

Indian Hospitality: Trends & Opportunities

Hotelivate’s 2019 Indian Hospitality – Trends & Opportunities Report's comprehensive coverage of the country's branded hospitality landscape, the national trends, and demand and supply forecasts.

The Essential Guide To Hotel Hygiene

Industry experts and market leaders share their expertise on best hygiene practices within hotel rooms and kitchens for a superlative guest experience

THE TIMELESSNESS OF LEGACY BRANDS

Even as newfangled luxury hotels bring experimental dining experiences to India, three of the country’s iconic F&B brands continue to earn patronage, even expanding beyond the confines of their original hotels

HOW AI AND INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ARE TRANSFORMING POS

New-age technology is providing real-time solutions to enable efficient functioning of hotel systems and enhanced guest service experience

LAYERING ON A LUXURIOUS SLEEP EXPERIENCE

Hotels are engineering a better night’s sleep using a blend of best quality beddings and technology, to create a sleep experience that spells both luxury and wellness.

GOA IN A RESORT

IHCL SeleQtions first hotel, Cidade de Goa, is designed by the late Charles Correa as an inspired take on the state's syncretic architectural heritage

LEVERAGING THE LAST TO REIMAGINE THE NEXT 100

Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO, IHCL’s spearheads a motivated core management team that is executing an ambitious plan of creating a marque hospitality group that straddles more than just hotels. In an exclusive interview, he talks to Gurmeet Sachdev about what were the minute cogs in the wheel that helped transform a hotel company into a hospitality giant

BRILLIANCE OF BOUTIQUE

Offering exclusive, premium products and services, independent or boutique hotels are increasingly sought after. Some of the leading lights in the segment tell us why

SANJAY SETHI'S GRAND AMBITION

As MD & CEO of Chalet Hotels Ltd (CHL), Sanjay Sethi has put the group on an aggressive development path. In conversation with Deepali Nandwani, Sethi says his ambition is to ensure that Chalet is among the top two listed hotel groups in the country

KITCHEN CONNECT

For a glimpse into the future, step into a hotel kitchen. Fancy gadgets, innovations and processes have transformed it into a swish technology-led zone in hotels.

ARAVALLI'S NEW REGAL ADDRESS

For AURIKA, Udaipur, the brand new upscale resort by Lemon Tree Hotels, Bobby Mukherji and Associates dig deep into the city’s architectural and artisanal heritage to create an elegant palatial getaway for modern-day travellers

A SWIRL OF PREMIXES FOR KOSHER FLAVOURS

The premixes and sauces segment has evolved to take into account dietary restrictions, health concerns and the demand for exotic regional cuisines

DRIVING A GLOBAL BRAND WITH A NATIVE SOUL

Operating a hotel in India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is not a piece of cake. But Srijan Vadhera, General Manager, Conrad Bengaluru gets the ball rolling at a hotel where guests can experience international-standard service and style.

Tech-Ready For The Digital Nomads

From underwater speakers to holographic technology that makes 3D image projections of work presentation possible, mood lighting pads to even digitally-interactive Pokémon hunt — hotels are leveraging technology to enhance guest stay experiences.

Playing Up The Outdoors

Hoteliers believe in augmenting every inch of the space to maximise revenues. We look at how outdoor spaces are being enhanced to support the P&Ls.

Glamping On The Beachfront

Odisha Tourism is going all out to attract luxury travellers to the state, known for its impeccable blend of culture, natural attractions and heritage, says Vishal K. Dev, Commissioner-cum-secretary for Tourism, Government of Odisha, talking to us about the upcoming beach glamping event, the Marine Drive Eco Retreat.

Awarding Hospitality Industry's Creme De La Creme

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” So said Steve Jobs.

Column - Creating Hotel Assets Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle

While there is a lot of fascination for people who own and build hotels from the public and apprehension from those in the ‘know,’ unless one is in the business of developing hotels, it is hard to understand the trials and tribulations involved in making a hotel ‘work.’ Hotels are like complex jigsaw puzzles in which hundreds of pieces need to be placed just right for the whole picture to come together.

Suppliers You Should Know 2020

We are back with our annual list of top suppliers for the year, ones that the hospitality industry heavily relies on.

Speciality Bars: The New Trend

They may be quite the rage in the culinary capitals around the world, but in India, themed bars are in a nascent stage, with a few notable exceptions

The ‘Oscars Of The Hospitality Industry' Is Now 11

Hotelier India Awards, in its 11th edition, will celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry