Hotelier India - June 2020

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Our June 2020 edition offers an insight into the two trends—domestic tourism and wellness— as both seamlessly segue into each other. India, the citadel of ancient wisdom, is also the motherland of native wellness wisdom, from Ayurveda to tribal therapies. Several boutique hotels, and increasingly mainstream ones, have been leveraging this ancient wisdom through their wellness programmes. By all reports, wellness will evolve from a niche segment to mainstream in the hospitality and travel industries, whether people travel for business or leisure. Our special feature delves deep into the subject. Besides, Our cover story shines spotlight on the neglected boutique hotels. As experts predict a resurgence in domestic leisure and road travel, the neglected independent boutique hotel segment closer to the metro cities, with a lesser number of keys, experiential offerings and the ability to allow for social distancing, will benefit. Another crucial aspect is that is shaping the hospitality industry is that of Manpower. We took a look at some of the crucial business and employee-centric HR policies adopted by hotels to tide over the COVID-19 economic crisis. The edition also features a detailed insight on why many hotels are pulling the plug on minibars and also how hotel kitchens would look like in the post-COVID scenario. With this and lot more in the edition to keep you informed and interested. Enjoy the read and stay safe.