'There has been a huge shift. Consumer needs and requirements have changed, and differ from city to city.'
On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal.
India needs to hardsell itself as a preferred tourism destination in overseas markets, besides promoting domestic tourism. We expect the Union Budget 2010-11 to be positive for the hotel industry.
Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.
Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.
Perennial traffic problems in Bangalore and high hotel tariff and occupancy rate here are prompting some city-headquartered software biggies to think in terms of owning a hotel on their own for clients and visitors.
The days when clean sheets and a well-stocked minibar were enough to ensure a satisfied customer are long gone, says Frederick Sabty.
During the Diwali week (November 10-16), airfares on major routes across the country have surged by up to 44 per cent.
The company divests from properties abroad to focus on its key markets.
An unnamed Indian woman shuttler was on Tuesday forced to withdraw from the Orleans Masters after a team entourage member tested positive for COVID-19 and she was identified as a close contact.
Berggruen Hotels, promoted by US investment firm Berggruen Holdings, on Tuesday said it will invest Rs 1,100 crore (Rs 11 billion) over the next five years to build 38 'Keys' brand budget hotels comprising about 4,500 rooms across India.
Gunmen have attacked a hotel killing three guards and injuring 12 other people.
The company operated chartered flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airports to Goa between November and March and its closure will adversely impact local tourism.
Sweden's players suffered a rude awakening ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash with England when the fire alarm went off at their hotel in Samara on Saturday morning, leading it to be evacuated.
The Savoy hotel in London is celebrating the Olympic Games in style -- preparing some pastries, savouries, cup cakes for an Olympic-themed charity where all the money taken after selling the items will be sent to the Paralympics Organising Committee.
Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel and Jaipur's Oberoi Raj Vilas have made it to the world's best hotels' list compiled by Conde Naste Traveller.
Since the start of October at least four new hotel properties have opened in leisure and business tourist destinations like Tamil Nadu and Goa adding more than 400 branded rooms with another 260 rooms due for launch during next week.
The Tata Nano project has scored some amazing firsts in terms of technologies and material costs. The Rs 100,000 question everyone is asking for the past few two weeks and will ask in coming months is how long it will stay that way.
EIH posted a net loss of Rs 18.3 crore on lower occupancy levels.
According to sources, around 25 hotels would benefit from this move and as a consequence the government would have access to 2,000 more rooms for the Commonwealth Games.
Existing and new hotels of all categories all over the country would now have to comply with the requirements for the differently abled persons in respect of accessibility, special rooms with bathrooms and facilities in the public area by September 1, 2010, according to the revised guidelines. Tourism ministry has tried to address major concerns to make the classification norms friendlier for differently abled persons by adopting the international best practices.
CSK shared a photo of Mahendra Singh Dhoni arriving at the hotel upon his arrival. 'Thala Dharisanam, finally!'
The hotel industry seeks infrastructure status and tax breaks, considering the huge investments required to meet the growing demand, especially in the NCR region for upcoming Common Wealth Games.
With the Indian players having to stay in the bio-bubble for the next two months during the tour of Australia, some of the players opted to bring in their families to help them cope with the isolation period.
'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'
Taj Dubai will be the first international property to house 'Chambers' and offer facilities and privileges.
On January 24, Taylor made a stunning disclosure that he was blackmailed after "foolishly" taking cocaine during his meeting with an Indian businessman.
At least 18 people including 14 foreigners were killed in a bloody Taliban-claimed attack.
The rooms will be priced between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,400, based on the location, and will provide a basic room and dining service, gym and a wi-fi connection.
Organisers of this year's US and French Opens established bio-secure 'bubbles' for players, who were not allowed to leave their hotel rooms except to train and play.
Abu Dhabi-based Emke group will invest Rs 600 crore in Kerala to set up biggest convention centre and hotel
Delegates of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have started a second inspection of the venues in the Caribbean and in the USA ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.
The hotel chain intends to have a worldwide presence and reduce its dependence on the home market.
How the Ginger chain of hotels plans to go places.
Prominent luxury hotel groups like JW Mariott, Royal Orchid, Taj and Intercontinental are using the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament to offer promotional food and beverage (F&B) packages to lure more customers in a sluggish economy.
The Leela Palace New Delhi is indeed a star among the luxury hotels in India.
Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter
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