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Ecologically
hospitable
Hotels become environmentally efficient when its construction,
design and operations are in sync with nature. Though technology
acts as an enabler, clarity of thought and a deep-rooted philosophy
to be environmentally sensitive holds the key. By Sanjeev
Bhar
Origin
of hospitality industry
A 'hotel' or 'inn' is defined by the British law as 'the place
where a bonafide traveller can receive food and shelter provided
he is in a position to pay for it and is in a fit condition
to be received'.
A
franchise apart
While the franchise model may be losing favour with hoteliers
in India as against management contracts, it has not died
out. It has certain advantages that, if worked upon, can offer
a competitive edge. By Sanjeev Bhar
A
rural experience in rural hotels
Discerning tourists travel to rural areas unmindful of the
limitations in accommodation, food choice, entertainment,
shopping, communication and transport.
'Sales
& marketing hold hotels' fortune'
The newly-appointed general manager of The Claridges New Delhi,
Rubal Chaudhry, feels that understanding the market is vital
for aggressive sales and marketing strategies to be successful.
By Sanjeev Bhar
Food
Forum India discusses vision for 2020
The two-day food exhibition held at the Renaissance in Mumbai
saw over 1,000 captains of the food businesses converge to
discuss how to make India food rich
The
India retail story
Liberalisation of the Indian economy and rationalisation of
business procedures have ensured a high economic growth with
a rapidly expanding base for the manufacturing and hi-end
services sectors.
The
ripple effect of hotel investment
With the theme 'Ever Increasing Circles', the fourth Arabian
Hotel Investment Conference held from May 3-5 in Dubai looked
at relevant issue of hotel industry in the region
Glimpses
of AHIC 2008
The
good life
Luxury markets will continue to expand, while consumers of
all high-end luxury products will hone their tastes ever more
pointedly. The urge for self expression will spread while
a new ethical and environmental consciousness will take an
even firmer hold.
RoI
for hotel assets
It is clear that companies and individuals would only invest
in projects so long as the rate of return on investment is
attractive.
This
summer… It is Mango Mania!
With summer reaching its peak these few months, hotels have
found another reason to celebrate - Celebrate the king of
fruits, Mango!
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