HOTELS

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Koh Samui for an ideal vacation

With lockdown restrictions being eased and people gearing up to spend some time in the sun, a beachside resort with an air of relaxation is just the place to be. Jaruwat Boonyoung, General Manager at X2 Koh Samui – A Spa Retreat by Cross Hotels & Resorts (Thailand), explains why …

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Adversity, the new opportunity

While the COVID-19 crisis is synonymous with gloom for businesses across the world including travel and tourism, there are some stories in the industry of adapting to the situation and making hay while the sun still shines. Here are three inspiring stories of surviving a pandemic… Nisha Verma The second …

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Where to from here?

In its latest report titled ‘India Hotels Outlook: Impact of COVID-19’, HVS ANAROCK expects secondary and tertiary markets to hold up better than gateway and metro markets, which are expected to witness short-term volatility. Going by predictions made in HVS ANAROCK’S latest report that not only analyses the performance of …

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