The hospitality industry is among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, more so from the severe second wave. We lay out the roadmap on how the COVID crisis has affected the industry and what it needs to do to sustain and transform.
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As we approach Earth Day, Shoba Mohan, the force behind RARE India, a collection of luxury heritage palaces, boutique hotels, conservation-based wildlife lodges and more, writes about the making of an earth-ready…
In the post-COVID era of domestic travel, homestays offer all the comforts of a hotel with the added security of privacy and seclusion at a time when social distancing has become the new buzzword. Traveldine chats with Devendra Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays, about the potential for the segment in India, adapting to changing consumer demands and thriving through innovation.
Palatial splendour, unparalleled views, and exquisite service—your guide to the best hotel suites to book when you want to feel like modern royalty.
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In the ’90s, Colonel Manbeer Choudhary decided to pursue his dream of building a luxury hospitality brand in the nondescript city of Karnal. The result was the palatial Noor Mahal, which is now a destination wedding and MICE spot for affluent clientele from Haryana, Delhi and Punjab. Now, in 2021, he’s taking the Jewel Group of Hotels global by investing $20 million in the European market, beginning with Colonel Saab, a restaurant chain in London that will offer authentic cuisine from India’s royal kitchens.
A new construction company run by former pilot John Blincow, is planning to open the first luxury hotel in space by 2027. Voyager Station will accommodate 280 guests and 112 crew members along with all the creature comforts of luxurious hospitality you’d expect on Earth.
Hotels are experimenting with flexible check in and check out timings, some free of charge and others at an additional fee. If logistical challenges are successfully navigated, this policy has the potential to boost bookings, especially in case of business and red-eye travellers.
The first of the two Raffles will debut in Udaipur in autumn of 2021. The second will be in Jaipur, while Mumbai will get its first Fairmont. All three properties are crucial for AccorHotel’s strategic growth in the ultra-luxury hospitality business.
With international travel restrictions driving up the demand for domestic leisure travel in India, Goa has emerged as the fastest growing market in the hospitality sector in Q4 2020.
Despite COVID playing spoilsport, the Indian hospitality industry is soldering on with new hotel launches on the horizon. From a royal retreat in a 14th-century fort to boutique properties that offer quiet indulgence with a local flavour, here are the luxury hotel openings in India on our radar in 2021.
Indian hospitality groups such as IHCL, ITC, The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and The Postcard Hotel are incorporating eco-friendly practices to craft and nurture a regenerative circular economy.
The emirate may be witnessing a small blip with restricted shutdown for the moment, but its hospitality top openings and its hot list of global events has put it firmly on Traveldine’s radar as the destination to explore this year.
The hospitality jewels, each a milestone in Indian luxury, which played a crucial role in the making of the Indian republic. On India’s 72nd Republic Day, rediscover their charm
Not many know that Radha Arora, the affable and dapper India-born president of the luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, once worked in a hotel laundry room. “You have to get into the…
IHCL’s long heritage is an ode to its community outreach initiatives not just during a crisis, but in normal times too.
Rahul Chaudhary leads a legacy brand, CG Corp Global (Nepal’s first and only Forbes-listed company) and CG Hospitality Holdings. Globally, CG Hospitality Holdings owns and operates 134 hotels and resorts with 7,561…
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