HOTELS

Hospitality industry was among the hardest hit by the pandemic. However, the industry is gradually adjusting to the new normal, as hotels are now more vigilant about guest and employee safety and focusing on development to gain lost ground as soon as possible. Janice Alyosius COVID-19 affected almost every sector …

Not-for-profit online platform, The Sigmund Project is open to those people who have an idea to advance global tourism industry. As 2022 begins, Sigmund has received more than 100 ideas.  Since its launch, online platform has received over 18,000 unique visitors to its site from as many as 108 countries. …

KB Kachru, a veteran in hospitality industry, says Union Budget was a letdown, but Hotel Association of India (HAI) will continue with its demand from government for industry and infrastructure status. Nisha Verma The Union Budget 2023 has “disappointed” the hospitality industry. KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South …

Sanjay Wadhawan, Co-founder, The Earthaa Escapes, and Sehar Shamim, Director, Sales & Marketing, The Earthaa Escapes, share what makes their fully-serviced homestay facilities unique and provide an experience that is ‘a must for travellers looking for privacy and comfort’. Nisha Verma After running hotels and luxury trains for years, Sanjay …

The Classic Hotel Imphal, part of Classic Group of Hotels, recently raised the bar on hospitality by modernising its 52-room property on a sprawling three-plus acres of land in Imphal with an aim to attract more tourists not just to the state of Manipur but the entire North East region. …

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace recently played host to Shaadi by Marriott, the signature wedding event of the Mariott group, which saw in attendance K Chandrasekhar Rao, Minister of Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth Services, Tourism & Culture, and Archaeology of Telangana state, along with the who’s who of Hyderabad. …

India has a lot to offer as tourism destination with its rich heritage, culture and tradition. The country has also evolved into a luxury travel destination that is globally recognised. Janice Alyosius In the past decade, India has evolved as a tourism destination and the transformation continues in the form …

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 …

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 …

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 …