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Telling It Like It Is
Fitting in is over-rated. Anshu Sarin, CEO of Keys Hotels, would much rather break down barriers while running the show, despite the odds
3 Quick Ways To Prepare Your Sales Team For Tapping This Dynamic Audience
Here are three quick ways to prepare your sales team for tapping this dynamic audience
CRS + PMS = Success!
The hybrid CRS+PMS is the future of reservation management for hotels - and the future is now!
The Evolving Face Of Human Capital In Hospitality
The report by JLL and The People Network sheds light on emerging trends, challenges, and outlook for the hospitality sector with a specific focus on HR, during these unusual times
CREATING A CULTURE OF CARE
The GM Summit underlined why hoteliers need to have the confidence that their teams can deliver exceptional experiences, efficiently
THE BEAUTY OF BOUTIQUE
A look at how luxury boutique hotels have used design and personalised experiences to stand out and compete with larger brands
READY-TO-COOK, READY-TO-EAT, READY TO BOOM
Most HoReCa establishments rely on ready to cook products as it simplifies food preparation and helps streamline the overall operations in a big way
TAKING MATTERS INTO THEIR HAND
F&B establishments are increasingly adopting their online ordering platform to take direct orders without a large upfront cost and without paying commissions to aggregators
SNACKING KEY TO MIND, BODY AND SOUL: MONDELEZ INTERNATIONALS STATE OF SNACKING REPORT
Social media continues to inspire new snack choices as consumers continue to strike a balance between indulgent and nourishing snacks
THE PILLARS WHO PROPPED PROCUREMENT
Advance planning, benchmarking, collaborating with local vendors – leading procurement professionals share how they adopted newer and improved processes to augment efficiency
THE SOFT APPROACH
As a soft brand, World Hotels is trying to appeal to independent hotel owners by offering them increased autonomy around operational aspects and design while benefiting from distribution and loyalty networks
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