CATEGORIES

Mobile First

A one-content-fits-all strategy won't work when trying to create mobile apps, according to Chinmai Sharma, CRO,Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces 

The Mobility Challenge

The hyper-connected hospitality industry is finding novel ways to benefit from IoT by reducing costs and improving customer experience securely

Fear Of The Known

The growing incidence of cyber threats underlines that hoteliers need to be on their guard to protect their guests’ data from being misused.

The Right Channel

With burgeoning distribution channels, hotels have to be judicious while picking one that will tick all the boxes for their brand’s needs

The Era Of I, Robot

Investing in robots not only allows hoteliers to automate various processes and provide heightened guest experiences; it also help them free talent to focus on other core operations

Block Chain

IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY

Lighting It Right

K-LITE Industries, an ISO manufacturer of indoor and outdoor luminaries, launched a new series of LED Architectural Lighting. Through its innovative outlook, the company has showcased an all new product portfolio inspired by the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Committed To Food Safety

Vishal Singh, general manager, Hyatt Regency Pune outlines when, why and how a hotelier can get ISO 22000 certification from Bureau Veritas, the international standard for food safety

Putting A Partnership To Work

Fresh after announcing an alliance with ANAROCK, Stephen Rushmore Jr, president and CEO of HVS, discloses how the two companies will jointly tap India’s burgeoning $210 billion hospitality market

Sense Of Sustainability

A kitchen is more than just a place where food is stored and prepared. It has a large ecological impact on a hotel and hence, needs to be sustainable

Ready, Steady, Go?

JLL India’s India Hospitality Industry Review 2017 shows that hotel markets are exhibiting signs of sustained growth

Technology - Embrace The Disruptor Or Get Disrupted

Though hospitality is no stranger to technology, why is it that hotels continue to lag behind other service-oriented industries when it comes to the adoption of, and reliance on, technology, wonders Juie Mobar, director, special projects of Hotelivate

The Quiet Turnaround

The Intercontinental Hotel Group was the earliest global entrant in India, but it could not become the market leader. In its second innings, prepare to see a more aggressive entity, as it aims to have 100 hotels within three years

The Glam Factor

Reflective of its name, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa, is a glamourous place to not just rub shoulders with Stars but be a 'Star' yourself – for the team.

Demand Vs Supply

The wide gap between demand and supply needs to be reduced, but hotel owners and developers feel the need for greater support in the wake of various challenges.

Jaquar Group's Luxury Bath Brand Artize Wins The Red Dot Design Award For Tailwater

The Red Dot Design Awards’ panel of experts awards its internationally recognised seal of quality only to products that win them over with their high design quality.

Theatrics At Work

Hyatt Regency Pune juxtaposed the fun elements of a sports lounge to add a dramatic essence to EQ:IQ, its newly launched events space

Lauding Hospitality's Rising Stars

28 top hospitality brands felicitated their best employees during the 3rd International Hospitality Day organised by the International Institute of Hotel Management

Nodding To The Future

Creating a digital employee experience protects a hotel’s best interests and enhances productivity, while concurrently meeting the employee’s quality of life concerns

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.