According to MP Bezbaruah, Secretary General, Hotel Association of India (HAI), today liquidity is one of the biggest issues being faced by the hospitality industry, and that there is an urgent need for policy changes. He also says that the industry must focus on MOT as its mouthpiece when making …
Read More »No relief, no survival for hotels
JK Mohanty, Chairman and Managing Director, Swosti Group, claims that there is a need for the state government to incentivise the setting up of hotel infrastructure in Odisha so that it is on a par with other states. He even urges the Central government to look at a change in …
Read More »Experience as crucial as safety
Not everyone got bogged down by the havoc that COVID-19 created in the hospitality industry and instead of calling it doomsday, Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels took it in their stride and managed to sail through. Himmat Anand, Founder, Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels, talks about the need …
Read More »Wyndham expands in South Asia
Nikhil Sharma, Area Director – Eurasia for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA, shares that the brand is ready to open new properties across India that cater to different segments of travellers, while also expanding their portfolio in neighbouring countries like Bhutan and Nepal. Safety of guests and staff remain their …
Read More »Hotels finally begin unlocking
In June, the government announced the first Unlock that permitted businesses including hotels to re-open in a phased manner. Since then, two more Unlocks have further opened up the sector. But have the hotels seen any traffic? Some industry stakeholders help us understand where demand lies and how it can …
Read More »Should we open Goa hotels?
According to the President of Small & Medium Hotels Associations in Goa, its members are looking to open their doors only by 2021, considering high operating bills even with miniscule or zero occupancies. Hazel Jain While the star category hotels in Goa are seeing some guest check-ins, the small and …
Read More »GRANULDISK launches ‘No-Pre washing concept’ in India for 5 Star hotels & resorts
Soaking and scrubbing endless piles of pots and pans can finally be history for Indian HoReCa companies. Swedish innovation, GRANULDISK, has announced the launch of the ‘No Pre-washing concept’ of dirty utensils, pots & vessels in the Indian market. The most common way to handle dirty pots and pans in India, …
Read More »Perfect mix of leisure and sports
After months of lockdown and travel bans, the world is gradually opening up. Keeping with the times, Thailand-based hospitality group Cross Hotels & Resorts has also re-opened some of its hotels. Once such beautiful property is the X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel, located in the vibrant city centre of Buriram province …
Read More »ITC Hotels announces special surprise for kids
The world’s largest LEED platinum-certified chain, ITC Hotels along with Welcomhotel has announced a special surprise for kids this summer, the ‘Ollie’s Summer Camp’. Kids are currently spending their days at home attending virtual classes for the most part of their day with no respite. Dedicated to the young adults …
Read More »Get some vitamin ‘sea’ in Thailand
The X2 Khao Lak Anda Mani Resort, a property by Thai-based hospitality group Cross Hotels & Resorts, features nine luxurious rooms with breathtaking views of the sea, pool, or lush garden, besides first-class service. It may be a good idea to plan now and vacation later! Visualise a tantalising holiday …
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