‘The second wave has been a wake-up call for India, pushing the government to increase its spending on strengthening the medical infrastructure in the country,’ says Mandeep Lamba, President (South Asia), HVS ANAROCK. In the last decade, India has emerged as one of the leading medical tourism destinations globally. …
Read More »India will bounce back
Mark Willis, Chief Executive Officer for Middle East and Africa at Accor, says that while the pandemic impacted everyone across the globe, business for Accor did not stop or slow down dramatically. The group already has over 25 hotels in the pipeline for India. Nisha Verma “It’s been a period …
Read More »Swosti plans new courses
Swosti Group’s Swosti Institute of Management & Social Studies (SIMSS) that was established more than seven years ago now plans to introduce new courses for tourism and hospitality students. Swosti, a premium brand in the industry, has been promoting the hospitality and tourism potential of Odisha worldwide since 1981. In …
Read More »No sector-specific stimulus
Six regional hospitality heads share their views on how the policy-makers have failed to consider and respond to specific problems of the hospitality sector where a majority of the businesses have been impacted by a host of external factors. The stakeholders are disappointed that not even policy changes have been …
Read More »MICE, interrupted
Just when business travel was starting to come back, things started to take a U-turn which has led to a reversal in the trend with events being deferred or cancelled. The good news is that events scheduled for second half of 2021 have so far not been impacted. Hazel Jain …
Read More »On the path to revival
Hoteliers talk about their plans to revive business, new offers for guests, and the need for priority vaccination. Neha Rawat The signs of recovery shall be seen only when majority of the population is vaccinated, feels Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts. “While our business will definitely be impacted, …
Read More »100 hotels signed in 2020
Signings were especially low in the first half of the year, due to the uncertain market conditions and challenges related to closing deals on virtual platforms. Only 100 new hotels with 9,757 keys were signed in 2020 as compared to 170 new hotels with 16,349 keys in 2019. Neha Rawat …
Read More »7 Cross hotels in Japan
Thailand-based hospitality group Cross Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint with entry into the Japanese market in a master franchise agreement with AB Accommo Company. Cross Hotels & Resorts currently operates 21 hotels across three distinct brands – Cross, Cross Vibe and Away – in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. …
Read More »New Residence in the capital
Madhav Sehgal, GM, Hyatt Delhi Residences, says that the property will offer a new experience with its multi-category serviced apartments and the unique style of service for both business and leisure guests. Nisha Verma Please tell us about Hyatt Delhi Residences. Located at Aerocity, Hyatt Delhi Residences provides an all-new …
Read More »The colours of the season!
A stunning view amid beautiful natural surroundings, that’s X2 Hoi An Resort & Residence – the newest addition to Vietnam’s An Bang Beach stretch. This culture-rich resort by Cross Hotels & Resorts is the perfect holiday destination and a home away from home. Each residence is luxuriously modern with abundant …
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