Despite an initial lull, hotels across India managed to sail through the pandemic owing to domestic demand. Going ahead, the industry honchos say, tour operators and hoteliers have to work hand-in-hand for mutual benefit.They were also of the view that there is a shift towards wellness from all quarters. Nisha …
Read More »Domestic boost to Jungle Lodges
Manoj Kumar, Managing Director of Jungle Lodges & Resorts, which is jointly owned by the forest department and tourism departments of Karnataka, shares how they are getting business from domestic tourists during the pandemic and promoting far-off eco-tourism destinations, along with prime destinations in the state. Nisha Verma Manoj Kumar …
Read More »Hopes on domestic market
High-end Indian clients, who used to visit Thailand and South East Asian countries, are now splurging on local tourist destinations and paying better than foreign tourists, which is an advantage. Nisha Verma The domestic market has done exceedingly well, claims JK Mohanty, CMD of Swosti Group, who is also the …
Read More »Always synonymous with luxury
Anuraag Bhatnagar, COO, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, shares how they utilised the COVID-19-induced lockdowns to open new properties and plan for future growth, while claiming that they plan to stay in the luxury space Nisha Verma The pandemic has not left anyone in the industry untouched, says Anuraag …
Read More »Luxury beach resorts added in Puri
Swosti Group is all set to expand its new venture Swosti Premium Beach Resorts, the first five-star premium luxury beach resort at Sipasurubuli, Puri. This will also provide direct employment to 375 people and indirectly employ around 700 people. The events industry in India is all set to get a …
Read More »Bracing for the year ahead
In the last two years, the business landscape has shifted. The hospitality industry has taken advantage of this shift to manage its sales and revenues better. With new developments, fresh offerings and an optimistic attitude, the sector is gearing up for the coming year. Janice Alyosius The passing year was …
Read More »IHG’s new brands on the anvil
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South-West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, shares his experience of 2021 and also what entails for the hospitality in 2022, including new brands suited for the Indian market. He expressed hope that the growth momentum will continue across key markets in India. Nisha Verma Wrapping up …
Read More »WH Cheetahgarh launched
Keeping on the regality of the rustic charm and the state-of-the-art hospitality, WelcomHeritage brings in its newest addition of Resort and Spa – WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh in Jawai region of Rajasthan. In Rajasthan’s Leopard Country, WelcomHeritage unveils the WH Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa. The property is located in the picturesque village …
Read More »All about staying ‘premium’
Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, believes that tour operators are a vital part of their business as they chart a growth trajectory under which they are opening different properties across their brands, and ensuring ‘to serve’ the community as part of their ethos. Nisha Verma Puneet Chhatwal recently participated …
Read More »Wyndham’s open in Mohali
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, continues to grow steadily in India with the opening of the 80 keys Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali. This marks the second opening under the flagship brand – ‘Wyndham’ in the country. Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali, located at the crossroads of Mohali and Chandigarh, will serve both local markets. …
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