Doris Goh, Chief Marketing Officer, Alila Hotels and Resorts, talks to us about the group’s properties in India and where they see themselves amongst travellers.
Tell us about Alila Fort Bishangarh.
Alila Fort Bishangarh is a unique example of Jaipur’s Gharana architecture, influenced by both the Mughals and the British, and is possibly the only boutique warrior fort of its kind in India that has been converted into a resort. Hidden away in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, an hour’s drive from Jaipur, Alila Fort Bishangarh commands a remarkable presence upon a granite hill with a 360-degree view of the Rajasthani landscape of hills, havelis, villages, and temples. The resort boasts of 59 spacious rooms and suites, individually configured to capture stunning views of the Aravalli hills. Within the walls of the old fort are two diverse restaurants, Amarsar and Nazaara, with innovative culinary options that have been specially curated by Chef Ranveer Brar. Deep in the dungeon, carved out between granite rocks, is Spa Alila. Alila offers a specially crafted Rajasthani journey for guests to engage with the local community, watch local artisans work their art of carpet weaving, silversmithing, and marble sculpting.
Is expansion on the cards for Alila?
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Technology vital post COVID
The recent DDP Digital Conclave titled ‘The Post Pandemic Reset’ focused on hospitality and how technology would play a major role in a reset for the post-COVID world.
Local experiences
There will be more challenges along the way. However, COVID-19 has shaped the industry for a better, sustainable and enriching future, says Patrick Taffin, Assistant Dean, SHMS Leysin.
IHE GOES PHYSICAL
India’s one of the largest B2B hospitality expos, the four-day IHE 2021, opens on September 24 at IEML, Greater Noida and will be a 100 per cent ‘physical show’.
FHRAI-IHM GETS NCHMCT AFFILIATION
NCHMCT affiliation FHRAI-IHM has become the first private institute managed by FHRAI to be affiliated with the National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida.
On the road to recovery
The food delivery market is dominated by Swiggy and Zomato, sharing 85 percent of the total market between them, says the India Food Service Delivery Report 2021.
Focus on feedback
Domestic tourism has emerged as a sustainable segment to watch out for especially in post-pandemic business recovery scenarios, says Pankaj Gupta, General Manager, Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre.
HOMESTAY IN THE HIMALAYAS
Invoking the grandeur and nobility of the Raj era, Jungle House – a boutique homestay in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – opens its doors for guests.
Cautiously optimistic
Pinning Raffles Udaipur on Accor’s global map, Kerrie Hannaford, VP – Commercial, Accor India & South Asia talks about raising the bar with immersive hospitality and emotional luxury.
ACQUISITION MODE
Click Hotels by Suba has acquired 35 hotels across 22 new destinations in India. By 2023, the hospitality conglomerate targets to cross 3,000+ rooms.
A complete solution
Built on the airspace of a conventional railway station, The Leela Gandhinagar reflects the vision of modern India, says Jaideep Anand, Vice President and General Manager, The Leela Gandhinagar.
