Practice Makes Perfect

The hospitality industry exudes personal touch. Christa Augsburger, Director of SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern, expounds on this, underscoring the indisputable power of practical learning in today’s digitized landscape.

THE ROAD AHEAD

Jaideep Dang, MD, Hotels and Hospitality Group – India, JLL, world's leading hospitality advisor, gives us a peek into what the future for the Indian hospitality industry looks like.

“AN URGE TO LEARN ADDS MORE VALUE THAN MEREINTELLIGENCE!”

Vipin Khattar, General Manager, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, tells Hotelier India what triggers his passion for hospitality, the mantras that drive his success and his vision for the hotel.

Tripping On Alco-Bev

A growing drinking culture with innovative drinks is making the alcohol-beverage industry exciting and entertaining

Adapting To New-Age Dynamics

F&B managers from some of the top hotels across the country delve into the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the domain

ACING ALL HOSPITALITY PARAMETERS

from infused modern technology in guest experiences and customised F&B caterings to he expansion of the MICE segment, Doubletree by Hilton Goa Panaji has it all covered or the best leisure hospitality experiences in the capital city of Goa

WATER WISE

Water and wastewater management are important aspects of hospitality that are part of their ecological strategy

LIGHT SOLUTIONS

As an element of décor that is omnipresent and yet subtle, lighting is an aspect that needs careful consideration.

HONOURING THE BEST

Top-notch industry experts came together at the 13th Hotelier India Awards' Grand Jury Meet to select the country's brightest hospitality talent across 18 categories

PULLMAN NEW DELHI AEROCITYA COSMOPOLITAN HARBOUR

the talks about how the hotel has been curated to become an all-in-one destination for every social requirement -

Time For Coffee

Lhings aresstirring in your coffee cup as the world of coffee straddles everything from Organic to artisanal and new fermentation and roasting to speciality versions.

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