In this issue

Hotels are a rather risk-prone business. But the risk is mitigated when you expand beyond borders. Development and expansion are at the core of any business, but more so the hospitality business in which, how large your network is and how widespread are its tentacles across different geographies, cities and segments, often determines how profitable you are or how large your footprint is. This thought led us to explore the geographies to which India’s hospitality industry is expanding. Our investigation reveals that hotel groups are now moving out of their comfort zone, to unexplored destinations such as Raipur and Siliguri and even Yangyang. Have you ever heard of it? Hospitality groups that are going off-grid are likely to enjoy the first-mover benefits, as India expands its development network to smaller cities and towns.

Our other features include an investigation into how hotels are converting into a more eco-friendly avatar using new technologies, their move towards becoming a far more inclusive space by establishing facilities and even suites for the differently-abled, as well as new culinary concepts that are drawing in gourmands and creating a buzz. Not to forget, our Fitted Out feature on Port Muziris, Kochi, the first Tribute Portfolio hotel in Asia, which takes inspiration from the ancient port it is named after. With this and lot more, in terms of news and views featured in the magazine to keep you informed and updated.

THE DEVELOPMENT CURVE

We know why the hospitality segment is booming in India. Now read about the markets that the big hospitality groups are expanding to and the potential they hold — from Raipur to Siliguri, and Kolkata to Chennai

10+ mins

HOW TO CREATE HOTELS THAT ARE PROFITABLE

As a hotel consultant, I am often asked a pertinent question: Do hotels profit in India?

6 mins

CREATING A MORE EQUITABLE HOTEL

Modern hotels, which are differently-abled friendly, leverage the opportuning to dip into a whole new market, represented by an increasingly independent group of travel enthusiasts.

9 mins

Crafting World-class Menus To Drive ROIs

Chef Satbir Bakshi, Executive Chef, The Oberoi, Mumbai, talks about innovative food concepts that drive footfalls, trends, and the challenges of sourcing locally as ingredients continue to be the star of the cuisine served at the hotel

6 mins

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Hotelier India Magazine Description:

A definitive guide to successful Hotel Management.

Published by ITP Media (India), and circulated to a carefully targeted audience of hoteliers country-wide, Hotelier India combines the latest news analysis, products news, industry features, business trends and best practices to create a must read title for professionals in the country's hospitality industry.

Regular sections in the title include up-to date local and international news; interviews with hotel general managers and other senior staff; comment and analysis from industry professionals; market intelligence; round table sessions with every sector of the hotel community; industry case studies, destination reports and product updates. Hotelier India's combination of strong industry-specific content, including a heavy focus on new products and service innovations, and its local industry audience, makes the title the perfect advertising platform for suppliers to the industry. India's hospitality industry is forecast to become one of the most stable in the coming years. Today, there has never been a greater need for Hotelier India, nor a better time for suppliers to enter this market.