HOTELS

Reinvent to re-scale business

Facing numerous challenges in tackling the pandemic led eminent leaders of the hospitality industry to brainstorm on navigating the marketplace out of crisis, at a virtual session of India International Hospitality Expo (IHE). These were their suggestions… KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group We …

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Time to turn the page at ITDC

In an exclusive, G Kamala Vardhana Rao (IAS), Chairman & Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), talks about their preparedness before opening and other initiatives that the Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) is considering to revive and reinvent itself to help it sail through the pandemic. Nisha Verma What helped …

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Sector-specific loan restructuring

The hospitality industry requests that loan extensions be given to the sector on similar lines as those given under the Prime Minister’s scheme for loans below `25 crore for SMEs and MSMEs in order to save the industry from imminent collapse. Hotels and restaurants in India are once again on …

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Is your hotel COVID-compliant?

QualSTAR COVID Safety Compliance scheme is the first of its kind to be accredited by NABCB. Tripti Mehta As year 2020 commenced, it was amply clear that the novel coronavirus was here to stay, and that the world was going to change forever. While people battled its ill-effects and governments …

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‘It’s now time to be cope-able’

Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, ‘Change is the only constant.’ The adage resonates till date, having stood the  test of time. Such is also the belief of Ahana Gurung, Co-owner, PaliGhar Kalimpong, who adds, ‘It is indeed time to  bring out the big guns and reinvent.’ What a change 2020 …

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Flexible bookings are a must

With flexible cancellation and amendment policies in bookings being projected as the top criteria for travellers to take the plunge and book their travels, airlines and hotel brands are making sure to play to the tune. Brands share their revised policies with us as they prepare to welcome guests. Nisha …

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A bit of everything in Vietnam

With a stunning waterside location overlooking Van Lang Lake, innovative and stylish design, a fine-dining restaurant, a spa, a fully-equipped fitness centre and state-of-the-art corporate meeting facilities, X2 Vibe Viet Tri Hotel, by Cross Hotels & Resorts, is sure to delight all guests, whether travelling for business or for leisure. …

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The magic of online experiences

Technology can help travel designers make offbeat art experiences mainstream by offering travellers a virtual one, which can be as creative and emotive as the real one, believes Kartik Gaggar, CEO & Founder, Rajasthan Studio – a platform dedicated to curating extraordinary art workshops with master artists from Rajasthan. In …

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A transition to domestic business

Sarvar Hans, National Sales Director, Amritara Hotels & Resorts, shares that the pandemic led them to transition towards domestic business. They are now working towards expanding their portfolio and exploring new business opportunities, while concentrating their marketing efforts on social media. Nisha Verma While COVID-19 struck every business, including the …

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