In an interview, Venu Gopal shares insights on how Grand Mercure Mysore managed supply amid COVID
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Direct booking providers will have ‘window of opportunity’ in post-pandemic travel
OTAs dominate the online travel market space, but the lack of efficient refund policies in place has been one of the greatest areas of concern during COVID-19
Exclusive Interview with Sunjae Sharma, VP & Country Head-India, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Armed with enough ample liquidity, Sunjae Sharma, VP & Country Head-India, Hyatt Hotels Corporation informs that the hospitality company is ready for an extended recovery
Hilton’s resilient, capital-light business model enables it to organically reach its 1 million room milestone
Three of the hotels that helped the company cross this important threshold paint a picture of Hilton’s global growth story: Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch in South Africa, illustrating the company’s expansion into Africa; Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport, showcasing the power of the fastest-growing new brand in Hilton’s portfolio; and the Hilton Garden Inn Guizhou Maotai Town in China, helping deliver on the company’s ambitious growth goals in the APAC market
Amadeus and Singapore Airlines reach deal to bring content via NDC to Amadeus-connected travel agents
Travel agents worldwide connected to the Amadeus Travel Platform will soon be able to shop, book, and pay for all Singapore Airlines offers made available through NDC as part of the airline’s KrisConnect program. This includes ancillary services such as seat selection, excess baggage, special fares, and personalized merchandising offers for loyalty members and corporate travelers
Novotel experiences the joy of giving through ‘Solidarity Week 2020’
The Solidarity Week sought to felicitate the frontline workers and aid the underprivileged
Accor launches an exuberant video to show case its ALLSAFE safety protocols
The meticulously shot and orchestrated short film shows ALLSAFE’s multi-level safety and hygiene measures taken in all components of the hotels from lobby area to kitchen to rooms. It shows the process of disinfection and cleaning at the hotel as well how the food is prepared with utmost safety precautions.
IHCL announces relaunch of Epicure, its exclusive lifestyle membership program
Members of the re-imagined Epicure program will enjoy savings with a range of discounts on indulgent stays at iconic hotels, dining at award-winning restaurants, doorstep delivery of food via the Qmin mobile application, spa therapies at Jiva spas and salon services
Reimage, Redesign, Reset
Anuraag Bhatnagar, COO, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts talks about five trends that will take center stage in 2021
Girnar ropeway crosses 1 lakh visitor milestone
Ropeway developer Usha Breco announces special schemes for Covid-19 warriors and defence personnel to mark the milestone
