In this issue

In this issue, the growing business of home stays and its affect on the Indian hotel business are being explored upon. The Business Story deals with the age-old but ever new issue of customer satisfaction in hospitality, which these days, is going through fast evolution. The Feature section talks about some fascinating offbeat locales which deserve more promotion by our state and the hospitality industry, and also focuses on one such offbeat destination. The recently rebranded Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace is being covered in Property section. These and other interesting features and Q&As; are being covered in this issue.

New Kerala Tourism Policy To Focus On Adventure Tourism

Kerala Tourism is currently planning to re-brand itself and find new avenues to take the sector forward in order to double the tourist arrivals in the state by 2021

1 min

Harnessing The MICE Potential

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) has emerged as a significant segment to generate profitable growth for the Indian hospitality business.

5 mins

The Appeal Of Offbeat Locales

India is a land of awesome tourism potential, which is manifested through its myriad natural splendours, known and lesser known historical legacies, and fascinating wildlife and adventure tourism options.

4 mins

The Case Study Of Phaltan

The need for promoting and developing offbeat locales with latent and/or untapped tourism potential has been a long felt need in the Indian hospitality industry. I realised the above-mentioned potential and the need more acutely during my short stays at Jakson Inns Phaltan.

6 mins

Good Design For Hospitality

My wife and I went out for dinner to a luxury hotel recently to celebrate our anniversary.

4 mins

Enjoy The Sixth Sense Of Wellness

When your urban lifestyle gets the better of you and you crave for some peace, check into Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort at Greater Noida.

2 mins

Wellness Has Gained Market Momentum

While sauntering through the opulent spa with its comprehensive wellness facilities, I got to meet Dr. Rajneesh Kumar, the Spa Manager of Six Senses Spa, at Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort.

2 mins

Exuding Art, Facilitating Business

Surya Palace, the renowned thirty-year-old hotel in the culturally rich city of Vadodara, has been rebranded in the recent past (in late June 2017) to Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace.

5 mins

Choosing The Right Tableware

Tableware  comprises the dishes  or  dishware, which are  used for setting table, serving food & beverages and for dining.

5 mins

Crucial Role Of Toiletries

Toiletries have a crucial role to play in contributing towards guest satisfaction, though they are often not given their due importance in the Indian hospitality industry.

3 mins

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