Hotel Business Review - July-Aug 2018

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Here we have covered the quick spread of branded budget hotels in India’s hospitality industry, which is a product of the growth of India’s tourism sector and its associated infrastructure. Business Story deals with addressing the guests’ feedback, which plays crucial role in new-age hospitality. The Feature section covers the trend of channelising of investments of branded hospitality projects, in tier-II and tier-III cities of India. Designing of spas is the topic of our Design section, which reflects great relevance in India’s thriving beauty and wellness market. These are only some of the industry relevant topics covered in this issue.

Haven For Leisure And Business Travellers

As you traverse through the Mumbai-Pune Highway, at the Balewadi Junction (also called the Orchid Junction), the imposing structure of The Orchid Hotel, Pune catches your eye. Huge billboards of ‘SmILE Orchid’ greet you on the highway, making you wonder if The Orchid Hotel, Pune has changed its name.

4 mins

Budget Hotels Gaining Momentum

The hospitality market in India, according to a Deutsche Bank report, is believed to be worth 10-12 billion USD. Seventy percent of this comprises of budget hotels and almost two-thirds of India’s rooms supply during 2020-2021 will comprise of budget hotels. Branded budget hotels are believed to be driving the growth of online booking of domestic hotels in the country.According to a report by Google Travel Trends published some time ago, queries for branded budget hotels in India were growing at a rate of 179 percent year-on-year, in comparison to just 36 percent growth in generic budget hotel queries. Ashok Malkani takes a look at this segment of the hospitality industry to understand the scope for its growth in India and what makes it so popular in the India’s hospitality industry.

10+ mins

Addressing Guests' Feedback

Digitalisation and social media have become important elements for tourists as far as selection of rooms in hospitality properties is concerned. Referring to online reviews of the experiences of the guests had at hospitality properties has begun to play a major role in their opting for a particular property.It has thus become essential for hotels to take notice of these reviews and not only respond to them but also rectify shortcomings pointed out by the disgruntled guests. Ashok Malkani gauges the impact that these reviews have on hotels and how the properties respond to these reviews.

10+ mins

Branded Hospitality, Beyond Metros

Like all other facets of life and times,  hospitality industry is also going through changes. One of the important changes or rather transitions that has been taking place in India’s hospitality industry during the recent years is the significant channelising of investments of branded hospitality projects in tier-II and tier-III cities of the country. Patna, Dehradun, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, madurai, Kanpur, Kochi, Vadodara, Jodhpur, Nashik are some examples of tier-II and tier-III cities of India.

8 mins

Designing Wellness

Wellness business in India is growing impressively. According to the estimates of the Spa Association of India, spa industry in India is currently valued at around Rs. 11,000 crore and it will continue to grow at a fast pace. A report by KPmG had shown that the size of India’s beauty and wellness market was expected to reach Rs. 80,370 crore by 2017-2018 from Rs.41,224 crore during 2012-13.

10+ mins

A Spa For All Seasons

Located in the heart of the holy city of Amritsar, Hyatt Regency Amritsar offers an ideal zone for respite with a host of energising experiences. Offering world class amenities, seamless comfort, culinary delights and immaculate services, it comes across as an ideal retreat for relaxation after exploring the historic and religious attractions of Amritsar.

8 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.