DRIVING A GLOBAL BRAND WITH A NATIVE SOUL

Operating a hotel in India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is not a piece of cake. But Srijan Vadhera, General Manager, Conrad Bengaluru gets the ball rolling at a hotel where guests can experience international-standard service and style.

Tech-Ready For The Digital Nomads

From underwater speakers to holographic technology that makes 3D image projections of work presentation possible, mood lighting pads to even digitally-interactive Pokémon hunt — hotels are leveraging technology to enhance guest stay experiences.

Playing Up The Outdoors

Hoteliers believe in augmenting every inch of the space to maximise revenues. We look at how outdoor spaces are being enhanced to support the P&Ls.

Glamping On The Beachfront

Odisha Tourism is going all out to attract luxury travellers to the state, known for its impeccable blend of culture, natural attractions and heritage, says Vishal K. Dev, Commissioner-cum-secretary for Tourism, Government of Odisha, talking to us about the upcoming beach glamping event, the Marine Drive Eco Retreat.

Awarding Hospitality Industry's Creme De La Creme

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” So said Steve Jobs.

Column - Creating Hotel Assets Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle

While there is a lot of fascination for people who own and build hotels from the public and apprehension from those in the ‘know,’ unless one is in the business of developing hotels, it is hard to understand the trials and tribulations involved in making a hotel ‘work.’ Hotels are like complex jigsaw puzzles in which hundreds of pieces need to be placed just right for the whole picture to come together.

Suppliers You Should Know 2020

We are back with our annual list of top suppliers for the year, ones that the hospitality industry heavily relies on.

Speciality Bars: The New Trend

They may be quite the rage in the culinary capitals around the world, but in India, themed bars are in a nascent stage, with a few notable exceptions

The ‘Oscars Of The Hospitality Industry' Is Now 11

Hotelier India Awards, in its 11th edition, will celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry

Heritage Values Moves With Time

Having gone through one of the roughest climatic situations in its history, the Odisha government has set a goal to get Puri back in the tourism business race with a bang through ABADHA Project, even while keeping its essence of heritage intact.

Grandeur, Opulence, Elegance...

The design brief for The RitzCarlton, Pune was to create a property that will redefine luxury hospitality in the city. True to its words, the hotel, which opened its majestic doors in October, sets new benchmarks.

Touching Lives, People And Beyond

For IHCL, sustainability straddles environment and habitat preservation, wildlife species, creation of livelihood opportunities, besides the adoption of zero-plastic, water conservation and renewable energy policies. The group has touched over 25 million lives by now.

Ambiente 2020 To Showcase Trends That Will Shape Global Kitchens Of Tomorrow

In 2020, the dining product groups showcasing at Ambiente 2020 will focus on everything that turns a shared meal into an unforgettable experience.

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

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

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.

PLANET OVER PLASTIC

The hospitality industry is at the forefront of tackling the excessive use of plastic, and technology could pitch in here with a few alternatives

HOW TO CREATE HOTELS THAT ARE PROFITABLE

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

How Panchshil Is Transforming The Luxury Hotel Game In Pune

Panchshil Realty is a name synonymous with luxury. From its ultraglam residential projects to its equally striking commercial ones and its out-of-the-box branded hospitality projects, it has come to redefine the luxury space with an emphasis on high-voltage glamour, uber-luxury and its attention to detail. Atul Chordia, Chairman and Ranjit Batra, President – Hospitality Management are the men of the moment, as The Ritz-Carlton Pune makes its debut on India’s hospitality landscape. Given their deep-seated passion for innovation, their eye for detail and their insistence on not following any discounting policies that are detrimental to the luxury hospitality business and image, the two have ensured that Panchshil’s hospitality business always tops the game. In a candid interview, they talk about what luxury means to them, the pulls and pushes of working with brands, the need for better training and talent, and why The Ritz-Carlton Pune will prove to be a game-changer in not just the Pune market — which is experiencing a strong demand despite a decline in the auto industry, but also in India’s luxury hospitality.

How To Cope With The Economic Slowdown

The hotels let us listen in on their survival strategies and come up with some interesting solutions to stay profitable.

The 24-Hour Diner Has Emerged As The Star Of Experiential Dining

The quiet transformation of all-day dining from a classic coffee shop, which belonged to the 1970s, to a culinary theatre of sensory dining and how it redefined indulgence

The Emergence Of Tech-Forward Guest Apps

This is an idea whose time has come. Modern-day apps go beyond basic check-ins to help hotels understand their guest's preferences, needs and desires

The New Wave In Hotel Lighting

LEDs and the Internet of Things (IoT) are the new game-changers, enabling hoteliers to drive revenues, footfalls and save on the energy cost, even as they serve up some dramatic lighting options

Acing The Mid-Scale Market

IntelliStay Hotels is focusing on technology and talent upgrade on the back of the fresh round of equity it just raised. CEO Prashanth Rao Aroor decodes the potential of Tier 2 and 3 markets, and why overleveraging and irresponsible specs are hurting the hospitality industry.

The Power List 2019

The stalwarts who scored big this year.

One With Wellness

Chirag Lilaramani, founder of Liquid Sanctuary spills the beans on the concept of floatation, its benefits and how it is revolutionising the wellness and hospitality segment.

Designing Future-Ready Hotels

Hotel owners, developers, project heads, architects and interior designers, and consultants, gathered at the second edition of Hotelier India-Marriott Global Design Asia Pacific Confluence 2019, to familiarise themselves with the innovations in hotel design.

Can You Pass That Data, Please?

Given the frequency at which data breaches are being reported in the hospitality industry, it is time to tighten the grid

It's Happening!

With the rapid technological evolution, various stakeholders in the hotel business discuss the emerging and reimagined innovations that can offer better value to their companies

Opportunity in Criticism

User feedback on social media includes bouquets and brickbats. Marcus Hanna, GM, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay tells Vinita Bhatia how hoteliers can use it to improve processes, and even win over unhappy guests