DINING UNDER THE STARS

Alfresco dining is coming to the forefront in the post-pandemic phase as eating out in open spaces is preferred

The ardent hotelier

Puneet Dhawan, Senior Vice President of Operations - India & South Asia, Accor, avers that hospitality is a people's business; whether it is about guests or colleagues, making them count will be what success means

A PICTURESQUE BREAK

Gurmeet Singh Randhawa, General Manager, Radisson Hotel, Radisson Golf Resort Pahalgam explains why the property is a great way to experience the beauty of Jammu & Kashmir

GOING LIT

Latest trends in hotel lighting and its impact on user experience

ODE TO NAVI MUMBAI

The Taj Vivanta Vashi, designed by The BNK Group, has an architecture that reflects both the culture and context of Navi Mumbai

REVVING UP

As the hotel business witnesses accelerated change, revenue managers are developing innovative strategies to optimize demand and improve room occupancy

SAFE AND SECURE

The pandemic has changed safety and hygiene norms across hospitality even as international protocols are becoming the norm.

TECH TALK

Hoteliers are leveraging the power of technology to drive operational efficiencies as well as improve and personalize the guest experience

Wholesome Wellness

Hoteliers are focusing on wellness with a renewed focus in the backdrop of the pandemic, with good reason

CELEBRATING FOUR DECADES OF HERITAGE

ITC Windsor Bengaluru has completed 40 years and has stood the test of time even as it has evolved to make guests feel welcome and at home.

MASTERING EXCELLENCE

Elise Masurel, MD, École Ducasse, explores the importance of vocational training in the development of future professionals, with a focus on the culinary and pastry arts

Hospitality Meets Realty

Hilton and Embassy Group have come together for Bengaluru's largest hospitality complex at Embassy Manyata Business Park

FOOD FILES

At AAHAR-2022, held after two years, several important discussions around the food industry specifically occurred.

SETTING UP SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS

With budgets coming under significant strain, chief engineers from some of the most prominent brands and properties explain how they manage to continue sustainable and efficient on-ground operations without impacting guest or employee experience

THE VITAL AND NON-NEGOTIABLE TRENDS IN HOTEL CONSTRUCTION

A look at some of the top sustainability trends and technological innovations that are worth following and adopting to elevate the well-being of hotel developments and their inhabitants and users while building a viable future.

HOSPITALITY GOES GREEN

Hotels are being designed to incorporate environmental consciousness and employ holistic ecological practices to make a difference to the planet.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Hoteliers are looking at differentiated experiences for the new aged well-heeled traveller to make sure a break is more meaningful than ever before.

BEING FLOORED

Flooring is a vital aspect of design. An effective and practical flooring design can create lasting impressions for the hotel.

Why Restaurants Are Moving Beyond Third Party Aggregators

Although third-party aggregators improve discoverability by running discounts on the app to attract more users, these discounts bleed revenue from restaurants and push them into a perpetual price war

HOTELS AND THE ART OF DESIGN SENSITIVITY

How hotels can introduce furniture that ensures the well-being of their guests

HOW GOVERNMENTS AND INDUSTRY BODIES CAN PUSH GLOBAL TRAVEL RECOVERY

Robust protocols around vaccination programme roll outs, testing, health and safety measures, and minimal contact while travelling are crucial to rebuilding traveller confidence

FLYING HIGH AT HICSA 2022

The 17th edition of the event, hosted by Hotelivate, lived up to its tagline of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.

CURRENT STATE OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

It is transitional and ever evolving

SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE

With responsible travel here to stay, hoteliers need to succinctly communicate the added value of sustainability, rather than stressing on the added cost it often carries, to attract guests with similar values

EFFICIENT OPERATIONAL AUTOMATION MADE POSSIBLE

Smart use of technology helps hotels become efficient and flexible by streamlining and standardising their day to business processes

ON THE CREST OF THE GREEN WAVE

To keep pace with evolving guest expectations, hotel companies are revisiting the traditional sustainability playbook and changing their go-green vocabulary

POSITIVE ABOUT POS

A well-aligned Point of Sales (POS) system integration improves operational efficiency and guest experience in restaurants

Telling It Like It Is

Fitting in is over-rated. Anshu Sarin, CEO of Keys Hotels, would much rather break down barriers while running the show, despite the odds

3 Quick Ways To Prepare Your Sales Team For Tapping This Dynamic Audience

Here are three quick ways to prepare your sales team for tapping this dynamic audience

CRS + PMS = Success!

The hybrid CRS+PMS is the future of reservation management for hotels - and the future is now!