Hotel Business Review - November - December 2023

In this issue

There are many resorts today operating in the Indian hospitality industry providing a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities, similar to a star-rated conventional hotel. Neither do resorts are only preferred for weekend gateways but are coming across as great venues for MICE and weddings too. Cover Story talks about how resorts are different from hotels and what multiple services being offered by them.
The key to success of a hotel depends on the continuous efforts of the property in exceeding the guests’ expectations. Business story discusses the need for the industry to gauge the new trends among the guests and their changing preferences for the success of the property.
To effectively understand and convert millennials into loyal customers, it is crucial to acknowledge their distinct characteristics and preferences. Feature story offers views of industry experts on how by consistently delivering on certain aspects, businesses can foster lasting connections and turn them into devoted customers and advocates for their brand.
For an F&B outlet to succeed it is important to set the mood for an exhilarating dining experience, which can be ensured by an attractive menu. The new menu is considered an excellent way to get the visibility and break the monotony. The F&B section explains that a good menu is at the heart of every restaurant, but executing a new menu launch is no easy feat.
The Housekeeping section dwells upon the need of proper hygiene in the hotel spaces, to ensure guest satisfaction. The other regular sections interview, news, reports and events provides current updated information.
We at HAMMER wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Also let us all hope 2024 will bring an impressive growth and new revenue earning avenues for the Indian hospitality industry.

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3 mins

Hilton Introduces Curio Collection by Hilton to India

Hilton announced the signing of the first Curio Collection by Hilton in India through a franchise hotel agreement between Hilton and Roach Life scapes Pvt.Ltd., marking the brand's debut in the Indian market.

1 min

Fortune Hotels Expands its Southern Footprint

As Fortune Hotels continues to grow and grow its offerings in south India, it will now have new alliances in Tamil Nadu. Fortune Hotels has signed new properties in South India.

3 mins

The Fern Hotels & Resorts Launches New Properties

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India's leading sustainable hotel chain, has announced the launch of The Fern Residency Subhash Bridge, Ahmedabad.

2 mins

IHCL Signs New Properties

HCL The group announced the signing of its first hotel in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The Greenfield hotel will be branded Vivanta.

2 mins

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre Opens Its Doors

Accor has launched its 24th Novotel property in India, with the opening of Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC).

2 mins

DS Group Launches InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and DS Group, announces the grand unveiling of InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road following a monumental transformation.

3 mins

All About Resorts

Mention resorts and several people's imagination generally visualize a lavish and extravagant accommodation. But one would believe that a star hotel would provide the same.

10+ mins

Ensuring Success of a Hotel

The hotel industry can be rough and tumble, but not if you have the right formula for success. The world is undergoing a major shift in decision-making and buying power, and it's changing the hospitality industry. The only way to see continued success is to prepare for these inevitable changes. The varying and shifting mind set of the guests has to be gauged accurately to ensure continuous popularity, recognition and reputation of the hotel. Ashok Malkani discusses about the need for the industry to gauge the new trends among the guests and their changing preferences for the success of the property.

10 mins

Wooing Millennial Guests

Understanding millennials goes beyond demographic data and analysis. Interestingly, it involves comprehending their values, preferences, and the desire for offbeat experiences. Latest technology, sustainability elements, and cultural immersions play a key role.

6 mins

Ensuring Menu Success

A new menu is considered an excellent way to get the visibility and break the monotony. No wonder, chefs are always thinking about introducing new dishes in their menu several times throughout the year.

7 mins

"It is the Journey Itself, Marked by Innovation and Development that I Relish as much as The Final Product"

Somesh Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director, Rockwood Hotels and Resorts

4 mins

Legacy Secured

JK Khurana Dedicates Lifetime Achievement Award to Son Vicky Khurana and daughter-in-law Seema Khurana, as he entrusts Venus Industries to the Next Generation.

2 mins

Making Room for Hygiene

Adequate training, strict supervision and ensuring safe and healthy working conditions of the cleaning staff are key to maintaining room hygiene in a hotel.

6 mins

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Hotel Business Review Magazine Description:

Today hotel professionals in India are seeking innovative strategies to grow their business along with new ideas and opportunities and current issues that affect their companies. This includes strategies in managing successful hotel operations, knowledge of purchasing products and services and other business opportunities and know-how. They want accurate, reliable, unbiased information from a company they can trust. 
“Hotel Business Review” covers front and back of the house facilities and general hotel management along with regular features. All aspects of successful hotel management, with specific case studies reflect through the articles featured. Unlike other magazines aimed at the hospitality industry, “Hotel Business Review” retains its unique niche as the only magazine devoted exclusively to hotels.
Hotel Business Review - the first and only bi-monthly magazine exclusively focused on the Indian hotel business. The magazine provides exclusive editorial content with a specific objective to produce valuable information sources, to assist hotel executives in maximizing their business. It offers fresh information on leadership styles and management techniques to key decision makers in the hotel business. 
The editorial focus is on Trends, Business, Technology, Engineering, Equipment, Design, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Manpower & Training and Finance. 
The circulation of the magazine offers maximum qualified respondents with the highest volumes of purchases. The primary focus is on Corporate Management, Projects & Facility Planning and top-end Operational Management of the business. 
The readers are Owners, Directors, CEOs, Vice-Presidents, Corporate Heads (Chains), Project Managers, Facility Planners, General Managers, Executive Engineers, Materials Managers, Consultants; the key people seeking information to compete in the market place. The magazine serves hotels, resorts, spas, clubs and offices of corporates / franchise/ chains / developers / consultants / architects / engineering and design institutions.