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Investments
abound
The Indian hospitality sector has reached an exciting point
on the investment graph with the government allowing not only
100 per cent FDI in the sector but also extending tax holidays,
albeit to certain categories in particular regions. By Gayatri
Vijaykumar
Management
versus franchise
Recent trends strongly suggest that hotel chains prefer the
management route instead of the franchise model to ensure
the mushrooming of their business. By Dinkar Farwaha
Through
thick and thin
Every new project has a million dreams behind it, starting
from the owner to the man who lays the brick and mortar giving
it a real face. The biggest task faced is bringing all these
dreams and ideas together to assemble an ideal hotel. By Sayoni
Bhaduri
The
budget segment: A diving board for success
The budget segment is proving to be a cash cow for Indian
hoteliers and a launch pad for businesses to foray into both
upscale as well as economy range and diversify their portfolio.
By Sanjeev Bhar
A
spa-cial future
From straddling on the fringes of the luxe hospitality universe
to swerving to the forefront of all segments, spas have elbowed
their way to become a revenue-generating necessity. By Neeti
Mehra
Scorching
land deals
Abnormally-priced land plots are making it tough for hoteliers
to make profits. This makes it necessary to determine the
value of land on the basis of returns it is expected to generate.
By Praveen K Singh
Brand
butlers
Reinier Evers, the founder of independent trend firm Trendwatching,
speaks of giving branding a new and more relevant meaning
for consumers
Fund
plan
Start-up ventures face a financial crunch as banks and other
institutions show disinclination to fund projects related
to the hotel business - often seen as a real estate venture.
But they are more comfortable aiding existing or operational
chains
Conceptualising
success
Developing and running a restaurant is big business today.
But what makes a restaurant successful? Is it the concept
that makes a difference or does going by the trend pay off?
By Sayoni Bhaduri
Aahar
2008 got bigger with theme-based halls
With almost 400 participants, the premier exhibition for food,
food processing, hotel & restaurant equipment and supplies
- Aahar, which is recognised as one of the leading events
of its kind in Asia, is also becoming the most sought after.
'Aahar
2008 sets the tone for the future'
N S Arya, executive secretary, Association of Resource Companies
for the Hospitality Industry of India (ARCHII) speaks about
the organisation's role in Aahar and the growing scope of
the event. By Sanjeev Bhar
Gueridon
flambé: A part of history?
Henery Charpenter, the man who introduced the gueridon service
must be proud of his contribution to the world of hospitality.
Hotel
Show to unveil 'In-Visible Spaces'
Exclusive industry partner Depa commissions award-winning
designer to present 'spaces within spaces' hotel room concept
at industry showcase
Service
through friendship
Albert Amanna, head concierge, InterContinental Marine Drive,
Mumbai, throws light on the evolution of the modern day concierge
concept in India and its development trail through the Concierge
Association of India
Shop
till you drop and then check in
Until now, you have shopped in five-star hotels' premium retail
outlets. Now what about doing some shopping in a mall and
enjoy the hospitality of a good hotel in the same complex?
By Ruchi Kapoor
When
food is street-smart
Chutzpah is what Tamil Nadu's ubiquitous roadside eateries
use to tickle your appetite just when you feel like snacking
between meals.
On
a rollercoaster ride
They aim to thrill. But in India, the number of amusement
parks are far too few. Not only are they few, they are also
way behind in terms of what they have to offer when you compare
them with what is on the menu in certain other countries.
Telling
a story through food
When a group of Keralites came to The Park, New Delhi, after
seeing an advertisement on the hotel's Moplah cuisine festival,
they were surprised to taste authentic fare which they had
not eaten back home.
The
new age Indian globetrotter
Today's Indian traveller is carefree, affluent and willing
to spend. While tour operators have re-worked their itineraries
to cater exclusively to Indian preferences, the hospitality
industry is also taking this new breed of highly demanding
customers very seriously. By Andrea Lopez
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