‘We realised that the need of the hour was to design a new ‘drivecation’ package that provides a luxurious yet safe, hygienic experience,’ says Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts. Now, the group offers this package at its luxury resort in Rishikesh, The Roseate Ganges, with a number of …
Read More »Mussoorie gets 1st Wyndham
Ramada by Wyndham Mussoorie Mall Road has opened its doors. Owned by RKM Enterprises, the hotel is strategically located at Picture Palace on the Mall and is a short walk away from the major highlights of Mussoorie. A boutique resort, Ramada by Wyndham Mussoorie Mall Road is located at the …
Read More »Unclear liabilities for hotels
Many state governments requisitioned hotels to be attached to hospitals, but failed to account for the excessive legal liabilities that were to fall upon a hotel during its untraditional functioning. Dheeraj Nair, Partner at J Sagar Associates, discusses some of these legal nuances. Hotels, already privy to personal information, now …
Read More »Safe stay with Cross Hotels
Thailand-based hotel group, Cross Hotels & Resorts has opened a number of its properties with strict health and safety protocols in place. From the time of arrival of the guest at the airport to the time of departure, staff at Cross properties follows the guidelines religiously. The group is also …
Read More »Liquidity is the need of the hour
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 …
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