In this issue

Here we have attempted to comprehensively cover the various elements of design and décor, which can contribute towards making a hospitality property attractive to the guests. Business Story shows how various renowned hospitality properties are making endeavours to maintain work-life balance among employees. Various elements of new-age digital technology in contributing towards engaging and attracting potential and past guests, and towards engaging, attracting and satisfying the present guests are being covered in our Technology section. Feature section covers the tourism and hospitality potential of a renowned destination. Various other industry relevant topics contribute towards making the issue an engrossing read.

Designed To Attract

External factors often influence the mood of a person. Walking leisurely on a beach or sitting in a waiting room at a hospital have obviously different effects on the human psyche. Similarly, the atmosphere of a hotel could attract or deter a guest. A hospitality property’s lighting, furniture, room arrangements, etc. greatly contribute towards the overall ambience of the property, and also towards the property’s perception among its guests and potential guests. Ashok Malkani gets the views of some of the hospitality industry professionals to gauge how the hospitality properties can create an inviting environment, which can add to the luxury of the property and give satisfaction to the visitors.

10+ mins

Work-life Balance Improves Hospitality

Continuous contact with customers and long hours make working in the hospitality industry strenuous. Employees have to be on their toes, charming and fresh, irrespective of whether the employee has just reported for duty or is continuing in the double shift. In this industry, service with a smile is the maxim, irrespective of whether she/he is overworked or tired. The problem does not end there.Many a time due to work related fatigue, a great many of the employees in India’s hotel industry couldn’t give adequate time to family and social life. Ashok Malkani takes a look at how the hospitality industry can help in tackling the work-life balance issues.

10 mins

For Spirituality, Heritage and More

Amritsar is world renowned for its Golden Temple which is formally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib.

4 mins

Hospitality Enhances With Digital Edge

Technologies are significantly changing our lives and the industries, and India’s hospitality industry is no exception to this all pervasive trend.

10 mins

Laundry Options In Hospitality

Even as industrial laundry technologies continue to evolve, the debate in India’s hospitality industry on the comparative merits and demerits of in-house vs outsourced laundry facilities simply refuses to die down.

4 mins

Marriage Season In Hotels

They say marriages are made in heaven. We have little knowledge regarding that but we know that weddings are nowadays celebrated in style, in high-end hospitality properties in India.

8 mins

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