HOTELS

Palladium re-opens hotels

Palladium Hotel Group has begun its summer season with the opening of seven properties across Spain. It has also tied up with SGS to develop a new hygienic-sanitary protocol in all the hotels. Palladium Hotel Group has opened seven of its hotels in Ibiza, Tenerife and Málaga, welcoming back national …

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‘Au revoir’, says Jean-Michel Cassé

Jean-Michel Cassé, Chief Operating Officer (COO) – India & South Asia, Accor, is retiring from his position and moving to France. In his farewell interview to TRAVTALK, he shares what makes the Indian market so dynamic and advises hoteliers to not cut rates in the present COVID-19 crisis. Nisha Verma …

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‘We will look at online approvals’

In a webinar conducted by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal, shared his thoughts on demands that are viable and the actions that need to be taken both by the association and the ministries. Hazel Jain Addressing the …

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Cross Hotels re-opens properties

Thailand-based hospitality group Cross Hotels & Resorts has recently opened some of its properties for guests, and has ensured that all hygiene and safety measures are in place so they have not a worry in the world. These six properties are based in Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Koh Kood, Kanchanaburi …

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E-learning will be the way forward

Dilip Puri, Founder & CEO, Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), says that for educational institutes, delivering effective high-quality learning online is going to be the new normal. The CEO also explains that one needs to await the feedback on hotel SOPs from customers to help improve them further. Nisha Verma …

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‘Grand’ stand against COVID

As part of its contribution to the local community and frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19, The Grand Dragon Hotel Ladakh has been serving meals and distributing protective equipment such as face masks. Nisha Verma The Grand Dragon Hotel Ladakh has been helping the community and frontline workers through …

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For a picture-perfect staycation

Eclectic and vibrant, The H Dubai is a gateway to UAE’s most dynamic city – Dubai. The 5-star hotel boasts a world-class collection of 236 spacious rooms and suites, a residential tower, an office tower and a dynamic events centre. What’s more? It is just a short distance from all …

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‘Conversion is spreading panic’

Mandeep S Lamba, President (South Asia), HVS ANAROCK, says that the Delhi government’s move to attach  hotels to hospitals as medical facilities in the Delhi-NCR region was uncalled for. He points out that the lack of industry involvement in the decision and unmindful planning would further affect the struggling hospitality …

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‘Allow us to open as hotels, not hospitals’

FHRAI claims that hotels in Delhi-NCR have been requisitioned for treatment of COVID-19 patients and attached with hospitals without any contract. It seems the government has not paid heed to the revenue, staff and infrastructure of hotels before taking the decision. Nisha Verma Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President, FHRAI (Federation …

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Hotels keep clients apprised

Hotels and hospitality brands across the country are constantly engaging with clients, and guests, as they prepare to open for business. From answering queries regarding opening of hotels to their preparedness in combating COVID-19, hotels are making sure that clients and guests feel safe and are confident, before they begin …

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