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Hospitality with a commitment and passion for sustainability, find a rare expression at karma Lakelands
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Hospitality with a commitment and passion for sustainability, find a rare expression at karma Lakelands

  • S S Thakur
  • June 28, 2018
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He goes by the name of TreeMan on Twitter and true to his online avatar […]

Marriott in india is 101 strong, to open 18 hotels this year
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Marriott in india is 101 strong, to open 18 hotels this year

  • Navin Berry
  • June 14, 2018
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From one hotel in 1999 to a portfolio of over 100 hotels, Marriott has come […]

AccorHotels builds on direct channels and mobile outreach, shares Arif Patel
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AccorHotels builds on direct channels and mobile outreach, shares Arif Patel

  • S S Thakur
  • May 31, 2018
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Arif Patel, VP Sales, Marketing and Distribution, loyalty AccorHotels – India suggests that the hotel […]

Lufthansa India unveils menu in collaboration with Leela Hotels
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Lufthansa India unveils menu in collaboration with Leela Hotels

  • CS Bureau
  • May 31, 2018
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Lufthansa India has unveiled a brand-new menu that has been curated in collaboration with The […]

Apeejay Hotels in agreement with WB govt. to manage the oldest hotel in India
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Apeejay Hotels in agreement with WB govt. to manage the oldest hotel in India

  • CS Bureau
  • May 31, 2018
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Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has entered into an agreement with the Government of West Bengal […]

Hotels getting a raw deal under new GST regime: Sunder Advani, WTTCII Chairman
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Hotels getting a raw deal under new GST regime: Sunder Advani, WTTCII Chairman

  • S S Thakur
  • April 26, 2018
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Sunder Advani, Chairman, WTTCII has recently ​made a strong pitch for scaling down GST rates, […]

Starwood deal makes complete sense for Marriott, says Arne Sorenson, President
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Starwood deal makes complete sense for Marriott, says Arne Sorenson, President

  • S S Thakur
  • April 25, 2018
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Reflecting on the mega deal of acquiring Starwood, Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott Inc. […]

Sentiments fairly positive on growth prospects at HICSA 2018: Manav Thadani 
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Sentiments fairly positive on growth prospects at HICSA 2018: Manav Thadani 

  • S S Thakur
  • April 23, 2018
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HICSA 2108 concluded recently. Held under the Hotelivate banner for the first time, this edition […]

MMT partnering Flipkart and OYO are value propositions for customers: Ritwik Khare
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MMT partnering Flipkart and OYO are value propositions for customers: Ritwik Khare

  • S S Thakur
  • April 14, 2018
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These are interesting times for MMT. In a first in the Indian digital ecosystem space, […]

Govt. yet to recognise tourism as a vital stakeholder in national growth, says S P Jain
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Govt. yet to recognise tourism as a vital stakeholder in national growth, says S P Jain

  • S S Thakur
  • March 31, 2018
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Government’s stance on GST rates involving 4 and 5-star hotels needs a serious reconsideration, said […]

Create institutional accountability to ensure viable business environment for investors: JB Singh
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Create institutional accountability to ensure viable business environment for investors: JB Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • March 23, 2018
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Speaking at India Travel Congress on session titled “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City”, […]

Carlson Rezidor group bullish on the mid-segment, says Raj Rana
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Carlson Rezidor group bullish on the mid-segment, says Raj Rana

  • S S Thakur
  • March 19, 2018
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Carlson Rezidor group’s resolute foray in tier-2 and tier-3 cities will continue with the same […]

Do not want to spread myself too thin in expanding the portfolio of Trance Hotels: Veer Vijay Singh
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Do not want to spread myself too thin in expanding the portfolio of Trance Hotels: Veer Vijay Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • March 19, 2018
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We spoke to Veer Vijay Singh, CEO and MD of Trance Hotels, on the sidelines […]

Unique experience, best locales and personalised service sets us apart: Javier Cedillo-Espin
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Unique experience, best locales and personalised service sets us apart: Javier Cedillo-Espin

  • S S Thakur
  • February 5, 2018
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Javier Cedillo-Espin, Chief Executive Officer – ‎onefinestay exudes confidence on the success of company’s ‘unique […]

A Raffles in Udaipur under construction as we speak, but won’t confirm, says Casse
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A Raffles in Udaipur under construction as we speak, but won’t confirm, says Casse

  • S S Thakur
  • January 18, 2018
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Jean-Michel Casse, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels suggested that India’s luxury segment market was replete with […]

At Global Hospitality Conclave 2018, industry bullish on the ‘India story’
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At Global Hospitality Conclave 2018, industry bullish on the ‘India story’

  • S S Thakur
  • January 10, 2018
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Global Hospitality Conclave 2018 concluded recently in Gurugram. In several engrossing sessions and keynotes, top […]

Hotel groups must aid in preserving India’s heritage: Aman Nath
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Hotel groups must aid in preserving India’s heritage: Aman Nath

  • S S Thakur
  • January 8, 2018
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Speaking at the recently concluded Global Hospitality Conclave 2018, Aman Nath, co-founder and co-chairman of […]

Conscious of the Taj legacy; collaborate, don’t compete, asserts Puneet Chhatwal
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Conscious of the Taj legacy; collaborate, don’t compete, asserts Puneet Chhatwal

  • S S Thakur
  • January 8, 2018
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Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of Indian Hotels Company shared his views on opportunities in […]

Trance Hotels and Resorts is my second innings as a hotelier: Veer Vijay Singh
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Trance Hotels and Resorts is my second innings as a hotelier: Veer Vijay Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • January 6, 2018
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Veer Vijay Singh is an old hand in the hospitality industry and has over four […]

AccorHotels consolidates ground in Pune, launches Ibis Hinjewadi
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AccorHotels consolidates ground in Pune, launches Ibis Hinjewadi

  • CS Bureau
  • January 5, 2018
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Further consolidating its considerable hold in the Pune market, AccorHotels has launched its third property […]

Manav Thadani quits HVS, launches Hotelivate eyeing the Asian market
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Manav Thadani quits HVS, launches Hotelivate eyeing the Asian market

  • S S Thakur
  • January 4, 2018
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In a major development in the hospitality industry, HVS, a global hospitality firm, and its […]

At Corbett, leisure hotels stepping into luxury: Mukund Prasad
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At Corbett, leisure hotels stepping into luxury: Mukund Prasad

  • Navin Berry
  • November 27, 2017
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From being an exclusive wildlife getaway, Corbett has successfully transformed into an all-weather, all-season destination. […]

Marriott’s merger with Starwood a game changing success: Neeraj Govil
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Marriott’s merger with Starwood a game changing success: Neeraj Govil

  • Navin Berry
  • November 15, 2017
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TourismFirst caught up with Neeraj Govil, Area Vice President-South Asia, Marriott International, for an update […]

Dilip Puri’s much awaited hospitality education venture unveiled
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Dilip Puri’s much awaited hospitality education venture unveiled

  • CS Bureau
  • November 8, 2017
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Ever since he left the Starwood family, post its merger into Marriott Hotels, Dilip Puri […]

Sarovar Hotels boosts presence in Rajasthan, signs a new hotel in Ajmer
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Sarovar Hotels boosts presence in Rajasthan, signs a new hotel in Ajmer

  • CS Bureau
  • November 2, 2017
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Home-grown mid-segment heavyweight Sarovar Hotels has signed a new property in Ajmer, pushing the group’s […]

Carlson Rezidor launches Radisson Blu in Maldives, inks agreement to launch property in 2019
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Carlson Rezidor launches Radisson Blu in Maldives, inks agreement to launch property in 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • November 2, 2017
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In what would be the first Radisson Blu resort in the Maldivian market, Carlson Rezidor […]

Carlson Rezidor signs first Radisson Hotel in Mumbai, to be operational by 2019
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Carlson Rezidor signs first Radisson Hotel in Mumbai, to be operational by 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • November 1, 2017
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Carlson Rezidor has announced the entry of its upscale hotel brand Radisson in Mumbai, Maharashtra […]

IHM Pusa celebrates and honours its roots
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IHM Pusa celebrates and honours its roots

  • Navin Berry
  • October 31, 2017
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Celebrated at The Leela in Gurgaon, with keynote address by Suhel Seth on trends he […]

With ‘Run To Give 2017’, Marriott Inc. raises over 4,00,000 USD across APAC for charitable causes
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With ‘Run To Give 2017’, Marriott Inc. raises over 4,00,000 USD across APAC for charitable causes

  • CS Bureau
  • October 28, 2017
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In India, Run to Give has raised USD 35,430 this year with 70 participating hotels […]

InterGlobe debuts in Coimbatore with IBIS; focus on business travellers, transit leisure
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InterGlobe debuts in Coimbatore with IBIS; focus on business travellers, transit leisure

  • CS Bureau
  • October 13, 2017
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InterGlobe Hotels has made its foray in Coimbatore – the second most important financial centre […]

Signalling stronger foray in tier-2 markets, Lemon Tree launches new properties in Patna and Alwar
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Signalling stronger foray in tier-2 markets, Lemon Tree launches new properties in Patna and Alwar

  • CS Bureau
  • October 11, 2017
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In a first, Lemon Tree Hotels, has announced the formal opening of its two new […]

Address red tapes to make tourism in India work, says Marriott APAC MD
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Address red tapes to make tourism in India work, says Marriott APAC MD

  • CS Bureau
  • October 7, 2017
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Favouring an overhaul in the tourism development strategy in the country, Craig Smith, President and […]

Fairmont St Andrews open for consumers after redevelopment costing millions of pounds
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Fairmont St Andrews open for consumers after redevelopment costing millions of pounds

  • CS Bureau
  • October 4, 2017
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After having gone through a multi-million pound redevelopment, Fairmont St Andrews has been relaunched and […]

Average rates, occupancies up in 2016; Green shoots visible, reads HVS report
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Average rates, occupancies up in 2016; Green shoots visible, reads HVS report

  • CS Bureau
  • October 4, 2017
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The latest HVS Report decodes domestic hospitality market trends. In an interesting development, Marriott Inc., […]

Yatra.com and OYO join hands to boost inventory and outreach
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Yatra.com and OYO join hands to boost inventory and outreach

  • CS Bureau
  • October 3, 2017
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In yet another sign of growing consolidation in the domestic online e-commerce space, two of […]

Delhi hospitality market is back in business, will continue to absorb supply: Rohit Arora
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Delhi hospitality market is back in business, will continue to absorb supply: Rohit Arora

  • S S Thakur
  • October 3, 2017
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Having registered growth in average rates and occupancy numbers, after several years of sluggish performance, […]

Average occupancies witness growth in 2017; OYO notches up impressive numbers
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Average occupancies witness growth in 2017; OYO notches up impressive numbers

  • CS Bureau
  • September 27, 2017
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Room occupancies numbers in hotels have been the higher side in 2017. In fact, the […]

AccorHotels’ pushes past 800 hotels in APAC region with Sofitel Singapore City Centre
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AccorHotels’ pushes past 800 hotels in APAC region with Sofitel Singapore City Centre

  • CS Bureau
  • September 27, 2017
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In yet another demonstration of the criticality of Asia-Pacific region for the AccorHotels’, the group […]

InterGlobe Hotels to further tap tier-1 cities; F&B segment critical, says VP Shwetank Singh
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InterGlobe Hotels to further tap tier-1 cities; F&B segment critical, says VP Shwetank Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • September 13, 2017
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Shwetank Singh, Vice President – Development & Asset Management- InterGlobe Hotels (IGH) is bullish on […]

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa in Mexico launches a three-day wellness retreat
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Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa in Mexico launches a three-day wellness retreat

  • CS Bureau
  • September 12, 2017
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Surrounded by natural beauty and lush vegetation, Kinan Spa at Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa […]

OYO raises $250 million in financing, Hero Enterprise latest investor
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OYO raises $250 million in financing, Hero Enterprise latest investor

  • CS Bureau
  • September 11, 2017
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The home-grown hotel aggregator is plush with funds, as in yet around round of funding, […]

T​aj Hotels gets it MD and CEO, Puneet Chhatwal of Steigenberger Hotels ​to take over
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T​aj Hotels gets it MD and CEO, Puneet Chhatwal of Steigenberger Hotels ​to take over

  • CS Bureau
  • August 30, 2017
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The waiting game is over, finally. After months of speculation, Taj Group has finally announced […]

Institutional capital will alter the landscape of ownership in Indian hotels: Manav Thadani
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Institutional capital will alter the landscape of ownership in Indian hotels: Manav Thadani

  • Navin Berry
  • August 23, 2017
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It has been two successful decades of operation for HVS in India. In an exclusive […]

Greater coordination effort between states and centre needed to boost MICE segment in India: Neil Paterson
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Greater coordination effort between states and centre needed to boost MICE segment in India: Neil Paterson

  • Anagat Choudhary
  • August 17, 2017
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Neil Paterson, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre spoke to […]

The equilibrium between demand and supply being restored in the market: Raj Rana
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The equilibrium between demand and supply being restored in the market: Raj Rana

  • S S Thakur
  • August 12, 2017
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Raj Rana, CEO – South Asia, Carlson Rezidor Group calls the recently implemented GST a […]

Promote Odisha in domestic market for immediate gains on the tourism front, suggests Vikram Oberoi
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Promote Odisha in domestic market for immediate gains on the tourism front, suggests Vikram Oberoi

  • CS Bureau
  • August 1, 2017
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Vikram Oberoi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, EIH advocated taking advantage of the immediate […]

New tourism policy progressive, focus on new segments, says Aarti Ahuja
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New tourism policy progressive, focus on new segments, says Aarti Ahuja

  • Anagat Choudhary
  • August 1, 2017
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Aarti Ahuja speaking at the Odisha Tourism Conclave, gave insight in to the new investment […]

Budget lodging segment is an interesting sector for quality ROIs, says Rahul Pandit
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Budget lodging segment is an interesting sector for quality ROIs, says Rahul Pandit

  • S S Thakur
  • June 17, 2017
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Balanced development costs and average rates in the budget accommodation segment is helping investors leverage […]

LG helping hotels create differentiated experience with cutting-edge tech
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LG helping hotels create differentiated experience with cutting-edge tech

  • S S Thakur
  • May 29, 2017
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Televisions and displays are important elements in elevating the guest experience. In an attempt to […]

Disruption driving new models, forcing ecosystem to examine sustainability: Binod Chaudhary
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Disruption driving new models, forcing ecosystem to examine sustainability: Binod Chaudhary

  • Anagat Choudhary
  • May 18, 2017
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Binod Chaudhary remains confident of India as a business opportunity and envisages healthy growth in […]

F&B facing competition with rising numbers of stand-alone venues: Meena Bhatia
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F&B facing competition with rising numbers of stand-alone venues: Meena Bhatia

  • Anagat Choudhary
  • May 17, 2017
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Meena Bhatia, VP-Operations, Le Meridien New Delhi  reflected on the year gone by and opportunities […]

Popularity of international cuisine has been on the rise in India: Varun Chaudhary
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Popularity of international cuisine has been on the rise in India: Varun Chaudhary

  • Anagat Choudhary
  • May 17, 2017
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Wai Wai noodles recently launched Wai Wai city, a one of its kind chain of […]

Technology has altered hospitality landscape, says Manav Thadani
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Technology has altered hospitality landscape, says Manav Thadani

  • S S Thakur
  • April 27, 2017
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Manav Thadani, Chairman – Asia Pacific, HVS threw open the 13th edition of HISCA yesterday. […]

Mid-segment market is the big emerging space, will drive per capita growth: JB Singh
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Mid-segment market is the big emerging space, will drive per capita growth: JB Singh

  • CS Bureau
  • April 27, 2017
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Any hospitality player intends to find a footing in the mid-market space, it must scale […]

Real estate cost correction bodes well, will strengthen supply: Manav Thadani
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Real estate cost correction bodes well, will strengthen supply: Manav Thadani

  • S S Thakur
  • April 17, 2017
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Manav Thadani, Chairman, HVS-Asia Pacific believes that the blip in real estate prices will have […]

Hospitality industry must drive ‘Brand India’, lead the way: Rakesh Sarna
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Hospitality industry must drive ‘Brand India’, lead the way: Rakesh Sarna

  • Priyaanka Berry
  • April 17, 2017
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Rakesh Sarna, Managing Director and CEO, Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris recommends a pro-active role, […]

User experience and tech innovations at the forefront of our online business strategy
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User experience and tech innovations at the forefront of our online business strategy

  • CS Bureau
  • March 18, 2017
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With the dawn of the milliennials, there has been a profound shift in the way […]

We anticipate our mobile traffic to surpass desktop users very soon: Chinmai Sharma
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We anticipate our mobile traffic to surpass desktop users very soon: Chinmai Sharma

  • CS Bureau
  • March 18, 2017
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Discussing the vital role that the digital space is to play in the sales and […]

Tech disruptions changing guest behaviour, creating complicated challenges: Arif Patel
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Tech disruptions changing guest behaviour, creating complicated challenges: Arif Patel

  • CS Bureau
  • March 18, 2017
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Technology assimilation in day to day operations has created a new set of challenges, forcing […]

MICE, FITs push Goa post decline in charter movement; national outlook positive
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MICE, FITs push Goa post decline in charter movement; national outlook positive

  • CS Bureau
  • February 14, 2017
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The recently released HVS Report takes a holistic look at India’s most important cities and […]

Plan to open a Fortune in every 180 km in viable markets, says Suresh Kumar
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Plan to open a Fortune in every 180 km in viable markets, says Suresh Kumar

  • S S Thakur
  • February 14, 2017
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Moving away from being just a dull, room focussed development, mid-segment hotels are emerging as […]

As only Andaz can, Hyatt opens at Aerocity, its new lifestyle brand redefining luxury
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As only Andaz can, Hyatt opens at Aerocity, its new lifestyle brand redefining luxury

  • Priyaanka Berry
  • February 14, 2017
  • 0

Introducing Andaz Delhi. A fresh modern day interpretation and understanding of luxury and lifestyle for […]

Roseate Hotels: Set to become the new luxury benchmark in Indian hospitality
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Roseate Hotels: Set to become the new luxury benchmark in Indian hospitality

  • Priyaanka Berry
  • January 23, 2017
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Ankur Bhatia talks passionately about his latest product, Roseate Hotels and Resorts, perhaps the newest […]

Rohit Khattar: cinema and food, biggest global ambassadors, remain unexploited
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Rohit Khattar: cinema and food, biggest global ambassadors, remain unexploited

  • Navin Berry
  • January 18, 2017
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In a freewheeling interview with TF, Rohit Khattar, Founder Chairman, Old World Hospitality – which […]

Taj Hotels Sign with Shangri-La on a Rewards Programme, open to more such alliances
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Taj Hotels Sign with Shangri-La on a Rewards Programme, open to more such alliances

  • Navin Berry
  • January 4, 2017
  • 0

Taj Group of Hotels is eyeing a bold strategy towards increasing its market penetration in […]

Marriott Hotels: Close to market, localising talent, creating specialised resources
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Marriott Hotels: Close to market, localising talent, creating specialised resources

  • Navin Berry
  • January 4, 2017
  • 0

Marriott Hotels took over the Starwood group earlier this year, and the process of integrating […]

Accor: Hotel brands and OTAs need to work together to change consumer behaviour
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Accor: Hotel brands and OTAs need to work together to change consumer behaviour

  • S S Thakur
  • December 20, 2016
  • 0

Given the fast altering dynamics of the digital space and rapidly transforming consumer behaviour, hotels […]

Udaipur registers robust demand and declining seasonality, says HVS report
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Udaipur registers robust demand and declining seasonality, says HVS report

  • CS Bureau
  • November 29, 2016
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Located in the Girwa valley, amidst the desert of Rajasthan, stands the city of Udaipur. […]

International roadshows and seminars on cuisines by states will attract global inbound
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International roadshows and seminars on cuisines by states will attract global inbound

  • S S Thakur
  • November 29, 2016
  • 0

Indian cuisines needed to be taken to the global audience through roadshows and seminars for […]

Strategic location, diverse culinary experiences driving Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s ascent in city’s tourism landscape
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Strategic location, diverse culinary experiences driving Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s ascent in city’s tourism landscape

  • S S Thakur
  • November 18, 2016
  • 0

A heady mix of regional and global cuisines, a 24-hour spa, and design elements that […]

India is the only country that can sell emotion: Steve Borgia
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India is the only country that can sell emotion: Steve Borgia

  • CS Bureau
  • November 7, 2016
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Calling India a unique nation, only in the world, with products galore and the ability […]

We will go through our learning curve and learn from our mistakes: Rajeev Menon
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We will go through our learning curve and learn from our mistakes: Rajeev Menon

  • CS Bureau
  • November 3, 2016
  • 0

Having recently concluded the much anticipated acquisition of the Starwood group, the time now was […]

I am intrinsically ingrained in the culture and philosophy at The Oberoi: Kapil Chopra
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I am intrinsically ingrained in the culture and philosophy at The Oberoi: Kapil Chopra

  • S S Thakur
  • November 3, 2016
  • 0

Kapil Chopra opened up about his formative years, his decision to take up the President’s […]

Room rates in the mid-segment will continue to remain under pressure: Vimal Singh
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Room rates in the mid-segment will continue to remain under pressure: Vimal Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • September 26, 2016
  • 0

The health of the hospitality industry is dependent on a plethora of factors and not […]

NRAI Report estimates over 20k crore tax revenue from standalone market in 2016
  • HotelScapes

NRAI Report estimates over 20k crore tax revenue from standalone market in 2016

  • CS Bureau
  • August 22, 2016
  • 0

As per the recently released report by NITI Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant, the chain and […]

Luxury guests seek quality in personalized service and seamlessness in experience
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Luxury guests seek quality in personalized service and seamlessness in experience

  • CS Bureau
  • July 27, 2016
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What are your predictions for the top trends in 2016? In my opinion, I think […]

Hotels in future will cater mostly to a mix of business and leisure group of travellers
  • HotelScapes

Hotels in future will cater mostly to a mix of business and leisure group of travellers

  • CS Bureau
  • July 27, 2016
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Defining luxury as the ability to have time to oneself, Kal Schukowski, GM, Kempinski Hotel- […]

Mixed development central to AccorHotels expansion; best bet for ROI, says Gaurav Bhushan
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Mixed development central to AccorHotels expansion; best bet for ROI, says Gaurav Bhushan

  • CS Bureau
  • June 28, 2016
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Instead of creating a single massive luxury property, AccorHotels is smartly mixing its offerings to […]

OYO taps business travellers; launches “OYO for Business” app with self-serve features
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OYO taps business travellers; launches “OYO for Business” app with self-serve features

  • S S Thakur
  • June 28, 2016
  • 0

Self-serve platforms have been in vogue in some parts of Europe and the US. It […]

Distinctive Asian hospitality sets us apart; MICE industry needs specialization, says GM, Shangri La’s Eros Hotel
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Distinctive Asian hospitality sets us apart; MICE industry needs specialization, says GM, Shangri La’s Eros Hotel

  • S S Thakur
  • June 17, 2016
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Parmeet Singh Nayar, General Manager – Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi bets on authentic […]

Sensible, Sustainable, Superlative: The Fern tourism product
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Sensible, Sustainable, Superlative: The Fern tourism product

  • KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR
  • June 14, 2016
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An interview with Param Kannampilly, Chairman and MD of CONCEPT HOSPITALITY – who conduct, manage […]

Ginger Hotels will continue expansion with 15-20 properties each year in key cities: Nikhil Sharma, COO
  • HotelScapes

Ginger Hotels will continue expansion with 15-20 properties each year in key cities: Nikhil Sharma, COO

  • S S Thakur
  • June 8, 2016
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A breed of travelers who demand more options at very competitive pricing will continue to […]

Haveli Dharampura’s success will demonstrate the power of Old Delhi’s heritage and conservation, says Vijay Goel
  • HotelScapes

Haveli Dharampura’s success will demonstrate the power of Old Delhi’s heritage and conservation, says Vijay Goel

  • S S Thakur
  • May 31, 2016
  • 0

Vijay Goel is a familiar name in Delhi circles. A two time Lok Sabha MP, […]

Green shoots in economy encouraging, but inadequate infra continues to haunt Bengaluru, says GM, CCEL
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Green shoots in economy encouraging, but inadequate infra continues to haunt Bengaluru, says GM, CCEL

  • S S Thakur
  • May 30, 2016
  • 0

Bengaluru, long established nerve-centre for service based businesses in India, is grappling with the shortage […]

Hostels as an alternative accommodation option has great potential, says Hostelworld Group CEO
  • HotelScapes

Hostels as an alternative accommodation option has great potential, says Hostelworld Group CEO

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • May 17, 2016
  • 0

At a time, when the Indian landscape is witnessing a swift unlocking of ignored alternative […]

Owners apprehensive of sell-off; clear signs of a cyclic upswing, says Mandeep Lamba
  • HotelScapes

Owners apprehensive of sell-off; clear signs of a cyclic upswing, says Mandeep Lamba

  • Navin Berry
  • May 17, 2016
  • 0

Given that the economy has shown signs of improvement, after years of lull, hospitality industry […]

Aggregators will change model after scaling; Indian hotels need to be more consumer-centric
  • HotelScapes

Aggregators will change model after scaling; Indian hotels need to be more consumer-centric

  • S S Thakur
  • May 3, 2016
  • 0

With over forty years of experience in operating different hotels in the USA, Anupam Narayan […]

APAC is the next big frontier for Airbnb, says Varsha Rao
  • HotelScapes

APAC is the next big frontier for Airbnb, says Varsha Rao

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • April 26, 2016
  • 0

“ If Airbnb will have its way, it will turn every house on the planet […]

Driven by their appetite for innovation, stand-alone restaurants will lead F&B segment
  • HotelScapes

Driven by their appetite for innovation, stand-alone restaurants will lead F&B segment

  • S S Thakur
  • April 25, 2016
  • 0

Technology and convenience will drive the F&B segment in the times ahead. Given that stand-alone […]

Emerging trends in hospitality space: what every hotelier needs to keep track of
  • HotelScapes

Emerging trends in hospitality space: what every hotelier needs to keep track of

  • CS Bureau
  • April 25, 2016
  • 0

Jean-Michel Casse, Senior Vice President – Operations, AccorHotels India region shares some of the trends […]

Growing maturity among Indian travellers augurs well for tourism & hospitality
  • HotelScapes

Growing maturity among Indian travellers augurs well for tourism & hospitality

  • Navin Berry
  • April 25, 2016
  • 0

Hospitality and tourism must necessarily be viewed as part of a larger economic and social […]

Conrad Hotels debuts in India with a property in Pune; attracting MICE and leisure travellers
  • HotelScapes

Conrad Hotels debuts in India with a property in Pune; attracting MICE and leisure travellers

  • S S Thakur
  • April 25, 2016
  • 0

Conrad Hotels and Resorts have launched their first property in Pune. Strategically located in the […]

The power of branding and the Marriott advantage across all brands
  • HotelScapes

The power of branding and the Marriott advantage across all brands

  • Navin Berry
  • April 19, 2016
  • 0

On the opening day, on the sidelines of the HOSI Summit, TourismFirst caught up with […]

Hyatt Hotels stay steady, on course, not chasing numbers and delivering quality
  • HotelScapes

Hyatt Hotels stay steady, on course, not chasing numbers and delivering quality

  • Navin Berry
  • April 19, 2016
  • 0

TourismFirst interviewed Peter Fulton, Group President, EAME & SW Asia, Hyatt Hotels and Arun Saraf, […]

Rationalize taxes, synchronise efforts for MICE to flourish in India, say industry stakeholders
  • HotelScapes

Rationalize taxes, synchronise efforts for MICE to flourish in India, say industry stakeholders

  • S S Thakur
  • April 19, 2016
  • 0

As ASSOCHAM and ICPB came together to hold a seminar on MICE tourism in India, […]

Hotels muscle up their online presence to counter aggregators’ onslaught
  • HotelScapes

Hotels muscle up their online presence to counter aggregators’ onslaught

  • S S Thakur
  • April 19, 2016
  • 0

Driven by stronger online presence, loyalty programs and mediums like apps, to offer personalisation of […]

“We are a positive disruptive force,” says OYO
  • HotelScapes

“We are a positive disruptive force,” says OYO

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • April 12, 2016
  • 0

When you engage OYO’s founder Ritesh Agarwal in a candid conversation, barring his youthful exuberance, […]

Hospitality leaders vote for India, confident of growth momentum in the coming years
  • HotelScapes

Hospitality leaders vote for India, confident of growth momentum in the coming years

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • April 12, 2016
  • 0

With the economic fortune of the developed markets continuing to stay in a sluggish mode […]

Holiday Inn brands to drive IHG’s expansion in India, not averse to more JVs
  • HotelScapes

Holiday Inn brands to drive IHG’s expansion in India, not averse to more JVs

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • April 12, 2016
  • 0

At a time when developed markets are struggling to shrug off the saturation growth trends […]

Involving local community a must in creating experiences for visitors: Akhil Behl
  • HotelScapes

Involving local community a must in creating experiences for visitors: Akhil Behl

  • S S Thakur
  • April 1, 2016
  • 0

Akhil Behl – CEO, Ayana Hospitality believes that Indian hospitality sector has started taking small […]

Industry settling down with better rates ahead, 2016 poised for growth
  • HotelScapes

Industry settling down with better rates ahead, 2016 poised for growth

  • Navin Berry
  • March 29, 2016
  • 0

Owing to the end of supply pressures and robust demand, primarily from the leisure domestic […]

Indian Hospitality: In the midst of a tectonic technological shift
  • HotelScapes

Indian Hospitality: In the midst of a tectonic technological shift

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • March 29, 2016
  • 0

Hospitality is clearly the next big frontier for players in the online booking space with […]

Branded budget hotel chains driving online bookings, says Google travel trends report
  • HotelScapes

Branded budget hotel chains driving online bookings, says Google travel trends report

  • CS Bureau
  • March 29, 2016
  • 0

Buoyed by the growth in online bookings, existing and new hotels are going to add […]

Ibis will continue its strong supply growth with a mix of debt and equity: J B Singh
  • HotelScapes

Ibis will continue its strong supply growth with a mix of debt and equity: J B Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • March 15, 2016
  • 0

With over 700 rooms in the pipeline, in the next few months, IBIS will somewhat […]

Wyndham looks at minimum 60 flags in India by 2018 end
  • HotelScapes

Wyndham looks at minimum 60 flags in India by 2018 end

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • March 15, 2016
  • 0

After making a relatively slow start in India in 2000, the mid-segment global hospitality major […]

‘Distress’ an over used word in hospitality, notes Ajay Bakaya
  • HotelScapes

‘Distress’ an over used word in hospitality, notes Ajay Bakaya

  • S S Thakur
  • March 8, 2016
  • 0

Ajay Bakaya contends that hoteliers wanting to sell off their properties must be realistic in […]

The Pride Hotels may explore IPO route in 2-3 years, reveals S P Jain
  • HotelScapes

The Pride Hotels may explore IPO route in 2-3 years, reveals S P Jain

  • S S Thakur
  • March 1, 2016
  • 0

The Pride Hotels will keep expanding but without over-burdening themselves with debt, says the MD. […]

The Park plans big-ticket push for Zone brand; targets 20 units by 2020
  • HotelScapes

The Park plans big-ticket push for Zone brand; targets 20 units by 2020

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • February 23, 2016
  • 0

For The Park’s mid-segment baby (Zone brand) which had taken its first step in Coimbatore […]

OYO aspires to bring every under-utilized real-estate online, says Ritesh Agarwal
  • HotelScapes

OYO aspires to bring every under-utilized real-estate online, says Ritesh Agarwal

  • S S Thakur
  • February 1, 2016
  • 0

Speaking at the third Global Hospitality Conclave, Ritesh Agarwal shared his vision of transforming nation’s […]

Hotels.com sees e-commerce providers lean back on ‘personalisation’ trend
  • HotelScapes

Hotels.com sees e-commerce providers lean back on ‘personalisation’ trend

  • S S Thakur
  • February 1, 2016
  • 0

Spurt in users of online bookings is swiftly creating a new trend – rise in […]

Big Data Power- How can Indian hospitality make the most of it?
  • HotelScapes

Big Data Power- How can Indian hospitality make the most of it?

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • January 27, 2016
  • 0

Deciphering individual behaviour pattern by using big data analytics is believed to be subtly ushering […]

Sarovar group to open six new properties in 2016; eyeing opportunity in the Middle-East
  • HotelScapes

Sarovar group to open six new properties in 2016; eyeing opportunity in the Middle-East

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • January 19, 2016
  • 0

The expansion drive of domestic hospitality mid-segment major, Sarovar Group, is all set to roll […]

Leela to unveil a comprehensive future roadmap; Agra, Jaipur projects to commence before May
  • HotelScapes

Leela to unveil a comprehensive future roadmap; Agra, Jaipur projects to commence before May

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • January 19, 2016
  • 0

2016 is going to be a critical year for the domestic hospitality major Leela Hotels […]

Golden Tulip targets to double its size in India by 2017 end; toying with inorganic options
  • HotelScapes

Golden Tulip targets to double its size in India by 2017 end; toying with inorganic options

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • January 18, 2016
  • 0

Golden Tulip’s journey in India since 2007 has been of slow and steady nature. But […]

Neemrana’s heritage excellence finds a new expression; Tijara Fort property gets ready for commissioning
  • HotelScapes

Neemrana’s heritage excellence finds a new expression; Tijara Fort property gets ready for commissioning

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • January 18, 2016
  • 0

Neemrana’s passion for heritage property restoration and management will now have a new signpost – […]

“More than anything else, we need to fix the foundation first”, says Rakesh Sarna
  • HotelScapes

“More than anything else, we need to fix the foundation first”, says Rakesh Sarna

  • CS Bureau
  • January 18, 2016
  • 0

He was most informally attired,​ as his flight from Male to Mumbai was diverted through […]

Carlson Rezidor’s mega foray into J&K; to open seven hotels in the next five years
  • HotelScapes

Carlson Rezidor’s mega foray into J&K; to open seven hotels in the next five years

  • S S Thakur
  • December 14, 2015
  • 0

In a deal that signifies a sea-change in the perception of J&K’s tourism, hospitality industry […]

Mandarin Oriental Group is focused on quality at the top end, says Richard Baker
  • HotelScapes

Mandarin Oriental Group is focused on quality at the top end, says Richard Baker

  • CS Bureau
  • December 14, 2015
  • 0

One of the most iconic luxury brands in hospitality around the world, Mandarin Oriental, has […]

Accor has its 3 brands open in New Delhi’s Aerocity; Casse believes the destination needs joint marketing
  • HotelScapes

Accor has its 3 brands open in New Delhi’s Aerocity; Casse believes the destination needs joint marketing

  • Navin Berry
  • December 2, 2015
  • 0

Accor Hotels opened Pullman and Novotel recently, and now has over 1000 rooms to offer […]

Noida’s connectivity to Agra remains unsold; focussed marketing could make it a leisure getaway
  • HotelScapes

Noida’s connectivity to Agra remains unsold; focussed marketing could make it a leisure getaway

  • S S Thakur
  • November 21, 2015
  • 0

In lack of adequate marketing, Noida’s excellent road connectivity to Agra has not been commercially […]

Accor unveils Aerocity Pullman; plans deep forays with 45 hotels in the next three years
  • HotelScapes

Accor unveils Aerocity Pullman; plans deep forays with 45 hotels in the next three years

  • S S Thakur
  • November 19, 2015
  • 0

Accor’s presence in the Aerocity has been bolstered courtesy the launch of first Pullman in […]

Shangri-La launches its second offering in India, in the garden city in the south
  • HotelScapes

Shangri-La launches its second offering in India, in the garden city in the south

  • Priyaanka Berry
  • October 24, 2015
  • 0

“Welcome to Shangri-La Bengaluru, how may I be of any assistance”, is the spirit echoed […]

We are making stand-alone hotels more competitive and better skilled: ZO Rooms
  • HotelScapes

We are making stand-alone hotels more competitive and better skilled: ZO Rooms

  • S S Thakur
  • October 24, 2015
  • 0

ZO Rooms CEO Dharamveer Chauhan believes that hotel aggregators have helped improve the quality of […]

Leela to manage Ambience Shahdara, largest 5-star inventory in Delhi/NCR
  • HotelScapes

Leela to manage Ambience Shahdara, largest 5-star inventory in Delhi/NCR

  • Navin Berry
  • October 24, 2015
  • 0

In an exclusive conversation with TourismFirst, Rajiv Kaul, President, Leela Hotels explains how the domestic […]

Living with OTAs, the new challenge for hospitality
  • HotelScapes

Living with OTAs, the new challenge for hospitality

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • May 20, 2015
  • 0

For the global hospitality industry, this challenge is uniform – geography agnostic and also brand […]

Fortune Park Hotels unveils Fortune Select Grand, Chennai
  • HotelScapes

Fortune Park Hotels unveils Fortune Select Grand, Chennai

  • CS Bureau
  • May 20, 2015
  • 0

Fortune Park Hotels, recently further expanded its bouquet of hotels with the opening of the […]

Will hoteliers invest in new projects?
  • HotelScapes

Will hoteliers invest in new projects?

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • May 13, 2015
  • 0

Despite cyclical turbulences every now and then, in terms of capacity addition, Indian hospitality has […]

It is domestic leisure that Indian tourism should focus upon
  • HotelScapes

It is domestic leisure that Indian tourism should focus upon

  • Navin Berry
  • May 13, 2015
  • 0

According to Dilip Puri, MD (India) & Regional VP (South Asia), Starwood Hotels & Resorts, […]

Carlson brings Radisson Red to Indian market
  • HotelScapes

Carlson brings Radisson Red to Indian market

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • May 13, 2015
  • 0

Radisson Red is an upscale, select service concept that boasts a forward-thinking focus on design […]

Google anticipates a big-ticket surge in online hotel booking
  • HotelScapes

Google anticipates a big-ticket surge in online hotel booking

  • Ritwik Sinha
  • May 13, 2015
  • 0

If the basic definition of e-commerce has to be taken into the account – anykind […]

I am getting positive signals from India now
  • HotelScapes

I am getting positive signals from India now

  • Navin Berry
  • May 13, 2015
  • 0

Binod Chaudhary, presiding over 80 companies in diverse sectors, has a major interest in the […]

We are relooking at our brand architecture
  • HotelScapes

We are relooking at our brand architecture

  • Navin Berry
  • May 13, 2015
  • 0

Rakesh Sarna is the new head at India’s most iconic hotel brand, the Taj Group. […]

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