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What Works And What Does Not…

Three top design professionals in the industry–Bobby Mukherji, Sumessh Menon and Esha Chaudhry– provide an uncensored take on the latest restaurant design trends, challenges and faux pas.

F&B 2.0: The Evolution

F&B outlets are contributing a lion’s share to a hotel’s revenue pie through a series of calibrated strategies that span eclectic all-day dining spaces, conceptual restaurants and bespoke experiences.

Brewing The Right Tea

In a tell-all interview, N.K.Sethia, Chairman and Founder of Newby Teas UK, sheds light on the significance of selecting the right quality tea and improper practices that prevail in the industry.

Walk The Talk

Puneet Chhatwal makes all the right moves with an aim to transform IHCL into the most profitable company in the whole of Southeast Asia.

The Maverick Hotelier

Every now and then, an entrepreneur emerges to turn the market on its head. Kapil Chopra, founder of the unconventional The Postcard Hotel, tells Hotelier India what it means to disrupt the luxury segment in the hospitality industry, how people are his biggest strengths, and his journey from hotelier to entrepreneur

The Crafters Of Sustainable Spaces

Morphogenesis infuses new architectural forms with the legacy of the past and the spirit of the location to conceptualise some of India's best hotels.

Heritage On A Platter

Guests love heritage hotels, and India has plenty of these to offer. However, what is the trick to keep them coming back for more?

Expect Massive Quantum Of Deals In Hotels Sector

After a big-bang start, Mandeep Lamba, Managing Director – Hotels, of JLL India, believes that 2017 is set to see 10-12 more hotel deals

Partners In Arms

Vinita Bhatia realises that Ashish Seth, VP-materials of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces means business when he calls suppliers as collaborators and value enhancers and why the brand goes all out to guide, support and encourage vendors to deliver to its standards

Getting Millennials To Stay Put With You

Maulina Gupta, GM of Hyatt Place Gurgaon tells Vinita Bhatia that if hotels want to capture the mindshare of millennials, they need to rethink their business strategies from scratch

The Retro-Glam Style Of Lemon Tree Premier Pune

BM&A marries modernism with schmaltz, kitsch with sophistication to create a trendy hotel with elements of industrial chic design style and luxurious materials, creating spaces that ensure ROI

Designed To Reflect Mumbai's Soul

THE Park Mumbai eschews the trappings of the starry suburb it is located in, to embrace the best of the neighbourhood — its staggeringly beautiful sunsets, its sophisticated heart and its love for everything glittering and fun. Sans the bling.

Transforming To Stay Relevant

The emergence of aspirational and younger customers and the need for fluidity in spaces has led to rethink in design and placing the community at the core of hotel experiences.

Scent Branding 101

Aromatherapy solutions in hotels – embedded in a deep-rooted need for wellness — are also powerful tools to transform a guest’s experience and build emotional loyalty

The Wow Factor

The highly-anticipated W Dubai hotel on The Palm has officially opened its doors in February, marrying W's signature brand elements with architectural features found across the Middle East

hai conclave

hai's south asian hoteliers conclave 2016 saw the coming together of the region's top hoteliers to find ways for tackling the challenges faced by the industry.

the bath factor

hotel bathrooms now provide opportunities to showcase imaginative designs and are new-age style sanctuaries, replete with refinement and luxury.

of sound technology

with customer retention becoming a challenge as well as an opportunity to stand out, hotels are striving to provide the best audio experience to their guests.

background music as a brand asset

music branding turns a staid background music into an asset. and music curator is right at the cutting edge of this, says co-founder & chief creative officer, arnaud azzouz.

for better revenues

pushing for more is a constant endeavour says varun sahani, general manager, the orchid hotel, mumbai.

booked for success

a reservation system isn’t about number crunching anymore, but a technologically advance set up that enables hotels to create newer values, tap new segments, forecast trends and even spearhead one, say the specialists.

Adapting To Change

The Indian hospitality market is witnessing an upswing; increasing supply in newer markets is creating opportunities for all players in the game.

Slow, Yet Steady

ABIL Group prefers a cautious approach to development projects, waiting for each to stabilise, before moving to the next one

Build, Fit, Go

Brigade Hospitality is testing out prefabricated construction to not just to reduce project delivery time but also create a leakage-free building

Constantly Learning

Embassy Group’s double-digit ADR growth is largely because it takes feedback from its corporate tenants while planning hospitality projects

celebrating 6 years with focus on networking

over 250 procurement professionals from the hospitality industry participated in hpmf’s 6th annual congregation at mayfair lagoon, bhubaneswar recently.

a class apart

known to the industry for their undisputed legacy that is defined by credible service and an exemplary range of products, anuj and tarun sawhney, directors at aksai creations, share with us the reasons behind their success.

Locking In On Local

Hotels are leveraging their local surroundings to drive new and regular business as guests increasingly look for personalised experiences.

Impact Of Major Sporting Events On Hotel Industry

STR analyses how benchmarking benefit hotels in understanding the trends, especially global sporting events, helping hoteliers with better pricing.

An ODE To Wine And Food

The 3rd edition of Shouryagarh Food & Wine Festival, from 6th to 8th July, 2018, saw the participation of leading F&B professionals.