Hotel Business Review - July - August 2022

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There is a sudden surge in tourism after the long restrictions imposed during pandemic are over. People are looking for the new destinations to relax for few days. The choice between hotel and resort is sometime confusing, depending on the reason to travel. There are several differences between a hotel and a resort. Cover story elaborates on the differences between hotels and resorts on various fronts like location, amenities, entertainment etc.
The increasing hectic lifestyle has increased the need for body and mind wellness irrespective of gender. Wellness has become a new segment of the hospitality industry. The concept that spa is meant only for women who need to beautify themselves is no longer valid. It has become redundant. Business story discusses how most hotels; irrespective of size are now having a spa, and its various aspects of spas in the hospitality sector.
Housekeeping in hotels is now beyond the mundane job of cleaning to the creative chores of styling and being the ears and eyes of the hotel in ensuring security. Feature story tells how the housekeeping staff plays multidimensional roles in presenting a hotel in its best.
F&B section finds that the role of breakfast in our daily routine cannot be overstated. It is perhaps the most important of all meals; a hearty breakfast can greatly facilitate to give a good and cheerful start to the day. Design story discuses the changing role of Bathrooms and how they are getting a makeover. Bathrooms are now emerging as the ultimate comfort zone. And in a high profile hotel, they are now an extension of the bedrooms. Technology section tells how the WiFi has become a basic need for the guests till the point they arrive at the hotel and leave. Most hotels are providing WiFi services to the guests, which technically require a lot of networking design and operations.
Other sections provide latest news & reports along with movements in the hotel industry.

HVS ANAROCK Conference to Organize Hospitality & Awards in March 2023

HVS ANAROCK has announced India’s premier hospitality conference and awards event to be held on 2nd & 3rd March 2023 at the Taj Resort & Convention Centre, Goa.

10 mins

Resorting to Luxury & Entertainment

Ready for a vacation after the relaxation in long restrictions imposed due to pandemic? As you pack your luggage you contemplate on where to stay: a snazzy downtown hotel or a beach resort? The choice between hotels and resorts can be confusing. There are several differences between a hotel and a resort. Ashok Malkani examines not only the dissimilarities between hotels and resorts on various fronts like location, amenities, entertainment, et al. but also the trends of all-inclusive resorts and the future of this hospitality segment.

9 mins

SPA: The Wellness Sector

The concept that spa is meant only for women who need to beautify themselves is no longer valid. It has become redundant. The increasing hectic lifestyle has increased the need for body and mind wellness irrespective of gender. Wellness has become a new segment of the hospitality industry. Wellness tourism is growing at 50 per cent faster rate than the global conventional tourism. A report by Global Wellness Institute reveals that the global wellness tourism economy generated $ 4.4 trillion during 2020. The wellness tourism sector accounted for $ 436 billion. No wonder the spa segment in the hotel industry is on the rise. In fact almost all hotels, irrespective of size are now having a spa. Ashok Malkani takes a look at the various aspects of spas in the hospitality sector.

10+ mins

The Heart of Hospitality

From the mundane job of cleaning to the creative chores of styling and being the ears and eyes of the hotel in ensuring security, the housekeeping staff plays multidimensional roles in presenting a hotel in its best.

8 mins

Breaking Fast

The role of breakfast in our daily routine cannot be overstated. It is perhaps the most important of all meals; a hearty breakfast can greatly facilitate to give a good and cheerful start to the day.

5 mins

Bathroom: Going with the Flow

Many guests compulsively check the bathroom as soon as they walk in the room and nothing delights the heart more than a well proportioned, properly equipped and personalized bathroom that is attached with the room in the hotel

7 mins

Wireless Site Survey

WiFi has become a basic need for the guests till the point they arrive at the hotel and leave. Most hotels are providing WiFi services to the guests, which technically require a lot of networking design and operations. Hotels with strong and stable WiFi are preferred over hotels with just WIFI.

5 mins

“Be passionate about what you do”

Having taken over the reins as General Manager, Harkaran Singh is at the helm of Hyatt Regency Dehradun, the first 5-star hotel in Dehradun and the largest luxury hotel in the state of Uttarakhand. Harkaran brings with him 15 years of varied experience across Marriott & Hyatt hotels in India. He began his journey with the Hyatt family 12 years back and has worked across Hyatt Pune in 2010 to Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, Hyatt Regency Kolkata and was General Manager at Hyatt Raipur, before taking on his latest role at Hyatt Regency Dehradun. Passionate about delivering above-and-beyond moments for guests & colleagues, Harkaran is strategically aligned, financially disciplined and result-oriented with a repertoire of exceeding expectations of all stakeholders. In his role as the General Manager, he is leading the multicultural team of the stunning 263 keys hotel across all disciplines. In an exclusive interview with Sharmila Chand, he talks about his work philosophy 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.