Informed by over 6,000 travelers across India, Singapore, France, Germany, UK and US, the study found that technology plays a crucial role in supporting recovery, as over 4 in 5 (84%) travelers said technology would increase their confidence to travel in the next 12 months by addressing concerns around mixing with crowds, social distancing and physical touchpoints. Approximately 1,000 respondents came from India.
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Dineout introduces contactless in-room dining technology for hotels in India
Premium hotels like Marriot, Radisson, Pullman, Hilton, Novotel, Ibis, Fortune, among others will be employing the technology to serve their customers.
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OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI to open its door this December
All the 90 secluded villas and RESERVEs, located overwater and beachfront, have been completely renovated with fabulous additions such as walk-in wardrobes, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned bathrooms, and exotic open-air bathtubs. Ornate, latticed screens elegantly placed on headboards of the beds and in the master bathrooms of the suites add a graceful touch to the ultra-luxurious villas
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The Fern, an Ecotel Hotel, Ahmedabad opens rooftop restaurant “@9”
The Executive Chef has curated a gourmet menu which provides ample options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian food connoisseurs
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JAH Developers signs a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for conversion of their hotel in Jaisalmer
Once operational, Ramada by Wyndham Jaisalmer Barmer Road will provide more than 90 jobs to the Jaisalmer city.
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Hilton named as global industry leader in sustainability by DJSI for second consecutive year
This year’s DJSI survey reviewed Hilton’s 2019 corporate responsibility accomplishments, which included launching the Hilton Effect Foundation, expanding the company’s food donation program to all managed hotels in North America and contributing more than half a million Team Member volunteer hours in local communities
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Hoteliers are evaluating every cost to balance expenses, without compromising on guest safety or experience
Unlock 6.0 came as a ray of hope for the industry as the government allowed hotels and restaurants to resume activities. With domestic travel restrictions gradually easing, people, too, started venturing out for short trips – be it for work, staycations or tourism
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Sarovar Hotels signs a new Sarovar Portico in Ayodhaya, Uttar Pradesh
Upon completion, the hotel will offer 80 well-appointed contemporary and spacious rooms. The hotel is slated to commence operations in 2022
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Taj Safaris welcomes guests with its Wildlife Escape offer
With the Wildlife Escape offer, guests can look forward to private safari jeep rides to spot a host of flora and fauna including the Royal Bengal tigers and white tigers, leopards, Barasingha or swamp deer, hyenas, Sloth bears, wild dogs, and over 250 varieties of birds in India’s forests and the one-horned rhino in the jungles of Nepal.
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Asia-Pacific deal volume in October above Q1 and Q2 monthly average but below Q3, finds GlobalData
An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that a total of 1,888 deals were announced in APAC during October 2020, a decline of 13.2% over the 2,176 deals announced during the previous month.
However, deal volume during the month remained above the first quarter (Q1) and second quarter (Q2) monthly average levels but lower than the third quarter (Q3) monthly average levels.