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STEALING THE SHOW WITH CLEANLINESS
While hygiene theatre was rampant during the pandemic, hoteliers need to consider cleanliness as a strategic initiative rather than a cosmetic one
REDEFINING LUXURY HOSPITALITY
It is continually redefined by an ever-increasing number of new brands and concepts, which is good news for those guests who can keep up with the pace of change
INDIAN HOSPITALITY SECTOR WITNESSED 100.3% YOY REVPAR GROWTH IN Q4, 2021
According to JLL, RevPAR grew by 41.9% in Q4 2021 as compared to Q3 2021, due to ease in restrictions and increase in travel
SUSTAINING AND ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT
Practices like promotion, training, educational support, and giving more responsibilities over time boost attachment and control high retention rates
THE LUXE MANDATE GETS AN UPDATE
Now is not the time to look at economies; now is the time to fulfill and exceed guest expectations
RAISE TOURISM GST CONCERNS WITH GOM: FAITH
The association has requested that hotels be allowed to charge IGST to enable seamless availability of credit pan-India to travel agents and tour operators
FROM IMITATION TO INNOVATION
That is the journey that experiential dining has traversed over the recent times
DOING MORE WITH LESS
The adoption of efficient HVAC energy management solutions has minimised the effort needed from a hotel's staff to manage these systems, saving time, effort and man-hours
BACK WITH A BANG
With new ideas, innovative thoughts and fresh perspectives, HICSA 2022 will be centred on resilience
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
From diminished business and profitability, retooling of the manpower pool and driving hard bargains with brand owners - hotel owners and developers have been dealing with a series of challenges since 2020, and continue to do so.
Omicron Dampens Sentiments For Hotel Industry: ICRA
Prolonged lockdowns will impact Q4 FY2022 operating metrics
WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
Frugality, flexibility, innovation and a tech-first approach – that is what F&B managers are serving up
TREATING REMOTE EMPLOYEES FAIRLY IN A HYBRID WORKPLACE
Unconsciously favouring in-office employees—also called distance bias—can make top talent quit
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Clasping to the winning formula of innovation, renovation, distribution and promotion has helped Nitesh Gandhi of JW Marriott New Delhi drive revenue in a tough market
INDIA'S TOURISM SECTOR SHINES BRIGHT AT EXPO2020 DUBAI
New policy framework to boost tourism growth in India
DECODING THE LOGIC OF DESIGN
Using UX and UI design hotels can enhance smart guest experience and deliver solutions that improve the quality of their stay
THE ADR (ATTRACT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN) STRATEGY
Companies need smart strategies, a conducive growth environment, a healthy work culture, and regular training to succeed in all weathers.
LUCRATIVE HOTEL BOOKINGS DUE FOR A COMEBACK
Long term contracts are going to be a key revenue generator for hotels and a money-saver for group buyers, in a time when bottom lines are contracting
A Life Of Leisure
Over the past three decades and across two generations, the Prasad family has mastered the art of dealing with uncertainties in leisure travel to unearth new possibilities
Coming Home to Odisha
With niche tourism becoming the keyword for travel enthusiasts, the Odisha government plans to promote unique localised experiences through creation of homestays at select areas
Meet, Greet, Learn
While participants at the 12th Hotelier India Awards learnt more about Kimirica Hunter International’s latest products, the brand’s key people also learnt about ongoing hospitality trends from attendees
Easing Things
EaseMyTrip continues to leverage and utilise its vast agent network to grow its holiday booking segment
It All Boils Down To Effective Housekeeping
Following the pandemic, hotels are relooking at their traditional Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) portfolio to ensure better safety and hygiene
EXPO 2020 DUBAI: PULLING OUT ALL STOPS
The global event aims to become a strategic platform for India’s HoReCa sector to meet suppliers, build on key relationships and influencers in the hospitality industry
CUTTING THROUGH THE CLUTTER
As travellers increasingly shun cookiecutter hotels in lieu of boutique properties, hoteliers need to concentrate on experiential hospitality that create memories for a lifetime
INDIAN TRAVEL PLANS AT NINE-MONTH HIGH
47% of Indian adults plan to travel over the next three months, up from 36% in October 2021
EYE ON THE BALL
Given the significant impact their department has on a hotel’s financial goals, here’s how some engineers helped their team to effectively manage controllable expenses
FIGHTING CARBON EMISSIONS WITH INTELLIGENT HVAC SYSTEMS
With the shift towards intelligent solutions and considering the extent of HVAC related carbon emission, hotels are focused on smarter systems to enable energy efficiency
OPTIMISING REVENUE THE SMART WAY
As hoteliers prepare for much-needed business recovery, it is time to get creative while driving revenue for their room inventory
Pushing The Envelope Of Bathroom Design
Traditionally seen as a functional area, hotel bathrooms have now become aspirational spaces, imbued with wellness and luxuriant elements