Hotel Business Review - November - December 2020

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After government allowed hotels to start operating in various states of India, there was no question that the hotel experience is likely to undergo a major change. As restrictions ease up in different spheres of public activity, there is much talk about adapting to the “new normal”. Precautionary safety and heightened hygiene and sanitation practices and measures were implemented across all hotels. The Cover Story discusses how the hospitality industry, which has been adhering to the SOPs and operating in a highly regulated fashion, has been seeing an uptrend in the occupancy rate. The corona virus outbreak has affected various trade activities, which has adversely affected the hotel industry globally. Due to the lockdown thousands of people lost their jobs and some had to be content with receiving trimmed down salaries. The Business Story reviews the steps taken to tackle and revive the situation in hotel industry. To prevent the menace of Covid-19 from invading the guests and staff at hotels and other foodservice places, contactless dining has become the key issue. The Feature story dwells upon how the industry has opted for contactless dining, which can instil a heightened sense of assurance and confidence among the guests. Further in F&B section, F&B professionals talks about how they are upbeat and hopeful about regaining the confidence of their guests through planned strategies. The hospitality industry is all set to overcome the most challenging crisis the world has faced since the Second World War and has already started witnessing some recovery signs.

Hyatt Announces ‘Hyatt Loves Local' Initiative

Driven by Hyatt’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the ‘Hyatt Loves Local’ initiative, a global effort by Hyatt hotels to uplift and collaborate with small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

Revving up the Revenue

The corona virus outbreak has not only impacted travel in affected regions it has also caused the cancellation of some of the world’s biggest exhibitions, which has adversely affected the hotel industry globally. Though the lockdown for India’s hospitality sector was lifted from June 8 by the central government several states have continued with curbs on usual operations. This has affected the industry on several fronts. Ashok Malkani reviews the upshot of the pandemic on different aspects of the industry and the steps taken by it to tackle this situation effectively.

10+ mins

The Growing Role of Contactless Dining

Contactless dining has become a buzzword for India’s food service industry in these trying times. It can be helpful in preventing the menace of Covid-19 from invading the guests and staff.

8 mins

Coping Up The Impact of Pandemic Challenges

As with other industries, the food and beverage sector is making endeavours to bounce back in business.

10 mins

Serviced to Hospitality

Despite the temporary slump in India’s hospitality industry due to Covid-19, one can say with confidence that in the near future, business travel in India would pick up its original momentum. In fact, not only business travel in India is expected to pick up its original momentum soon but it is expected to grow appreciably say five years down the line.

5 mins

A Passionate Hotelier - Wajeed Bagwan, General Manager, Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore

Wajeed Bagwan, General Manager, Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore has over 27 years of experience in hospitality in India and the Middle East, specializing in setting up and launching new star properties. Having worked with world-renowned groups including the Taj Group of Hotels, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, The Leela Group and Radisson Hotels & Resorts. As a specialist in pre-opening and operations, Mr. Bagwan has an excellent record of accomplishment of efficiency, which includes functioning and capacity building style of management. In an exclusive interview with Sharmila Chand, he talks about his working mantra and more…

3 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.