How Furniture And Furnishings Making Hotels More Comfortable!

Furniture and furnishings are an important aspect of hospitality as they are not just functional but also add to the overall aesthetics of the design

A COMPREHENSIVE URBAN INTERVENTION

Designed by Architecture Discipline, Justa Nuo, New Delhi, is a metropolitan hotel that offers a seamless urban connection, carrying the vibrancy of the city into its interior space

RESERVE RIGHT

Hospitality reservation systems are moving into the realm of guest-facing technology even as they consolidate room availability positions.

Adding up synergies

Manu Sasidharan, Head of Hotels, Cleartrip, discusses the collaboration between Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel on this 'Big Billion Day' sale

Hitting a century

With Sarovar Hotels and Resorts all set to open its 100th property, Anil Madhok, the Executive Chairman, and Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director, delve into its 28-year journey and the fundamentals and principles that have shaped the vision and foundation of the company

HOSPITALITY FROM THE HEART

Abhishek Sadhoo, General Manager, ShangriLa Eros New Delhi, talks about how the hotel encapsulates serenity and service to make each stay truly memorable

ΑΝ AMALGAMATION OF SERVICE AND DHARMA

Madhav Sehgal, General Manager, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, talks about the hotel being a world on its own, ranging from its values, architecture and delicate delicacies to giving out a magical experience to their guests.

The Importance Of The Bedroom And Bathrooms In Hotel Room

The importance of the bedroom and bathrooms in hotel rooms can hardly be over-emphasised, as these are the two key differentiators for any hotel to stand apart

BRINING IN HYPER-FLEXIBILITY AND RESILIENCE INTO HOSPITALITY

The North edition of Hotelier India GM Summit witnessed the congregation of some of India's top hotel owners, operators, area heads, general managers, and key decisionmakers as they delved into some highly pertinent topics that have a direct bearing on the hospitality business

DESIGNING IN-HOUSE RESTAURANTS THE RIGHT WAY

Hotels are not only focusing on serving food to their guests but are also paying detailed attention to emerging interior design trends for their restaurant

PREMIXED CONVENIENCE

Experimenting with flavours and different cuisines have led to people experimenting with their taste buds and trying out new things. Premix and sauces are a category that has drawn much attention recently

DRIVING EFFICIENCIES

By deploying Property Management Systems (PMS), hotels can work on improving their operational efficiencies across all aspects

TECHNOLOGICAL CAPTITALISATION

Experts from the sector share their views on how technology has been the biggest game changer, and how it's taking over the hospitality industry

Breaking stereotypes

Ranju Alex, Area Vice President - South Asia, Marriott International, is leading several initiatives, including women empowerment, diversity inclusion, sustainability and new business models. In this exclusive interview, she sheds light on the principles that define the company and its journey ahead.

AN AMALGAMATION OF SERVICE AND DHARMA

Madhav Sehgal, General Manager, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, talks about the hotel being a world on its own, ranging from its values, architecture and delicate delicacies to giving out a magical experience to their guests.

MOVERS & Shakers

CAREERS

F&B DESIGN: TRENDS VERSUS BUDGETS AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUILD CONTRACTOR

The battle between building a restaurant that can feature and compete in design awards while ensuring Capex is capped at a reasonable ROI for eager investors and finding the right build partner to bring it to life on a budget has been a challenge for the booming 'designer' F&B industry.

ABSOLUTE AYURVEDA

Hotels are turning to Ayurveda as a key offering as part of their bouquet of services even as the post-pandemic wellness scene booms

ENERGETIC ENTERTAINMENT

In-room entertainment in hotel rooms is changing as the world moves to a connected, on-your-fingertips model

SAFE AND SECURE

Hotel security solutions are ensuring that guests have a stay that is safe and secure, and technology is doing its bit to make this happen

MORE THAN A DIP

To enhance the guest experience, hotels are not only focusing on adding swimming pools but have also been addressing the sustainability, operational and recreational factors in and around the pool

The rise of sustainable mobility in hotels

Most hotels are now targeting to change their fleet to electric vehicles. Sustainable mobility in hotels has now been trending more than ever; Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, talks about how the company has undertaken the initiative to highlight the importance of EVs in the hospitality sector

CHANGING WITH TIMES

There was a time when housekeeping associates would work unobtrusively in the background. However, given the key role they play in ensuring customer satisfaction, hotels are now investing heavily in their training and career development

Building a legacy

Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, talks about how hospitality is making sweeping changes in the post-pandemic world and embracing the next phase in its growth trajectory

SETTING UP A NEW PRECEDENT

Sabrina Dey, Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire Resort and Spa, explains how the newly launched hotel aims to provide a truly memorable experience for its guests, develop talent and further strengthen its ties with the community

The Table Is Set

Modern tableware is inspiring and beautiful and is becoming a conversation starter at hotels even as they are ensuring it is both unique and functional

Safe And Secure Hospitality For Guests And Staff

From spearheading the latest advancements in contactless digital key functionality to pushing the limits on loT connectivity and cloud-based innovation, ASSA ABLOY is committed to remaining at the forefront of innovation to fully serve the hotel security needs of both today and tomorrow

THE RIGHT PICK

Talent management is a huge challenge in the matrix of managing and securing the right hires for an organisation and it's also the key to its success

IS SUSTAINABILITY THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR LUXURY?

An interactive session by Hansgrohe, 'Trinity of Success,' in collaboration with ITP Media, was a closed-door roundtable discussion that brought together experts and veterans from the hospitality domain to delve into the topic of sustainable luxury

TAKING CHARGE

GM Summit's Bengaluru edition witnessed the congregation of some of India's hotel owners, operators, area heads, general managers, and key decision makers delve into some highly pertinent topics that have a direct bearing on the hospitality business