The data and analytics company notes that, with less budget for travel but a strong desire to escape, many will turn to budget providers to satisfy their travel cravings
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Noor Mahal, Karnal’s new WhatsApp Chatbot to personalize hotel and guest experiences
In its efforts to meet up the guest expectations and showcase a real tour of the hotel, Noor Mahal’s Whatsapp Chatbot also has a unique virtual hotel gallery
Ascott launches ‘Freedom Offer’ for fully-vaccinated guests
Through this offer, fully-vaccinated guests can enjoy special rates with all meals inclusive and earn double Ascott Star Rewards points when they stay at Ascott’s properties in Chennai
Four Seasons ramps up global hiring in 2021 as it reopens several of its hotels: GlobalData
However, the property at Bengaluru is treading cautiously and currently does not have any hiring plans
Champions of Sustainability – Vineesh Kurup, General Manager, ibis Chennai City Centre & ibis Chennai Sipcot
From gifting guests seeds bombs to shifting to wooden stirrers and paper straws, Vineesh Kurup explains how ibis Chennai City Centre and ibis Chennai Sipcot is involving customers in its sustainability initiatives
ibis hotels partners with The Robin Hood Army to extend support to the community
Through this initiative, ibis aims to deliver over 5000 meals every month across Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Nashik, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, bringing smiles to the less privileged
iLEAD launches BBA in Tourism with placement assurance
The three-year course offers students a Bachelors in Business Administration degree from the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
A breath of fresh air
As guests become more concerned about their wellbeing, they demand better indoor air quality while staying at hotels, a trend that will continue post-pandemic
No crowds at Tokyo 2020 would be catastrophic for Japan’s tourism sector, says GlobalData
With the jury still out on whether domestic spectators will be allowed at Tokyo 2020, the prospect of a complete ban on attendance cannot be dismissed.
Champions of Sustainability – Kamaljit Singh, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Amritsar
Hyatt Regency Amritsar’s General Manager, Kamaljit Singh explains how the hotel continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to sustainable tourism, while making it convenient for guests to ‘go green’
