Getting Millennials To Stay Put With You

Maulina Gupta, GM of Hyatt Place Gurgaon tells Vinita Bhatia that if hotels want to capture the mindshare of millennials, they need to rethink their business strategies from scratch

The Retro-Glam Style Of Lemon Tree Premier Pune

BM&A marries modernism with schmaltz, kitsch with sophistication to create a trendy hotel with elements of industrial chic design style and luxurious materials, creating spaces that ensure ROI

Designed To Reflect Mumbai's Soul

THE Park Mumbai eschews the trappings of the starry suburb it is located in, to embrace the best of the neighbourhood — its staggeringly beautiful sunsets, its sophisticated heart and its love for everything glittering and fun. Sans the bling.

Transforming To Stay Relevant

The emergence of aspirational and younger customers and the need for fluidity in spaces has led to rethink in design and placing the community at the core of hotel experiences.

Scent Branding 101

Aromatherapy solutions in hotels – embedded in a deep-rooted need for wellness — are also powerful tools to transform a guest’s experience and build emotional loyalty

The Wow Factor

The highly-anticipated W Dubai hotel on The Palm has officially opened its doors in February, marrying W's signature brand elements with architectural features found across the Middle East

hai conclave

hai's south asian hoteliers conclave 2016 saw the coming together of the region's top hoteliers to find ways for tackling the challenges faced by the industry.

the bath factor

hotel bathrooms now provide opportunities to showcase imaginative designs and are new-age style sanctuaries, replete with refinement and luxury.

of sound technology

with customer retention becoming a challenge as well as an opportunity to stand out, hotels are striving to provide the best audio experience to their guests.

background music as a brand asset

music branding turns a staid background music into an asset. and music curator is right at the cutting edge of this, says co-founder & chief creative officer, arnaud azzouz.

for better revenues

pushing for more is a constant endeavour says varun sahani, general manager, the orchid hotel, mumbai.

booked for success

a reservation system isn’t about number crunching anymore, but a technologically advance set up that enables hotels to create newer values, tap new segments, forecast trends and even spearhead one, say the specialists.

Adapting To Change

The Indian hospitality market is witnessing an upswing; increasing supply in newer markets is creating opportunities for all players in the game.

Slow, Yet Steady

ABIL Group prefers a cautious approach to development projects, waiting for each to stabilise, before moving to the next one

Build, Fit, Go

Brigade Hospitality is testing out prefabricated construction to not just to reduce project delivery time but also create a leakage-free building

Constantly Learning

Embassy Group’s double-digit ADR growth is largely because it takes feedback from its corporate tenants while planning hospitality projects

Locking In On Local

Hotels are leveraging their local surroundings to drive new and regular business as guests increasingly look for personalised experiences.

Impact Of Major Sporting Events On Hotel Industry

STR analyses how benchmarking benefit hotels in understanding the trends, especially global sporting events, helping hoteliers with better pricing.

An ODE To Wine And Food

The 3rd edition of Shouryagarh Food & Wine Festival, from 6th to 8th July, 2018, saw the participation of leading F&B professionals.

The Capital City's Boutique Experience

Madhav Sehgal, the general manager of Andaz Delhi, powers the luxury brand that has attempted to redefine city experiences and what hotels offer business travellers, in exciting new ways

Hotel Suites As A Space Of Indulgence

Decadent bath setups, branded products, bespoke F&B experiences and personal butlers — in-room experiences are no longer about the basics

Hilton's Lofty Ambitions

In its 100th year, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, which has become the most valuable hospitality brand in the world, is turning its attention to India to tap the potential of the market.

The Lure Of Global Cuisine

The interest in global cuisines ensures that the cult classics and new entrants draw in patrons and drive revenues

Opinion - Creative Solutions For The Water Crisis

The media is awash with details and data on the shortage of water in different parts of the country.

New-Age And Sustainable

The on-going water crisis in Chennai has affected tourism and hospitality in very critical ways. By all accounts, bathrooms account for about 40% consumption of water in hotels. Hotelier India explores how bathroom design and faucets have evolved to be more sustainable

Back To The Future

Indian hoteliers are reviving and restoring ancient palaces, mansions and havelis into heritage hotels that offer a blend of nostalgia and romance. The combination helps drive the segment.

Saying It With Light

So eager are top flight hotels to make an impression, that lighting is increasingly becoming the first feature of interior design

Brewing Afresh

From a breakfast option to an effective experiential investment, coffee experiences within hotels have had an image makeover, leading to higher ROIs

Attracting The Global Well-heeled Traveller

Mehrnavaz Avari, General Manager, Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, winner of the 2018 Hotelier India Award in the Luxury to Upper Upscale category, on the need for more government intervention in selling the many attractions of the destination to luxury travellers, and what the millennial guests want.

Raising The Bar

From watering holes for single travellers and those looking for a relaxed evening out, contemporary bars in hotels have transformed into destinations in themselves.