Over 50 years of Tourism Advocacy
Building India's Travel Businesses
Over 50 years of Tourism Advocacy
Building India's Travel Businesses
Travel demand in India has remained healthy even post the growth normalisation seen in many consumer segments post Covid. Industry pricing across segments remains elevated without hurting growth, materially, suggesting that Indian consumers are priortising travel over many other spending…
What does Anantara offer to visitors in Jaipur? Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur is more than just a place to stay—it is an experience. We have seamlessly blended the grandeur of Rajasthan’s royal heritage with Anantara’s signature luxury and service. Guests…
In 1990, I opened my first restaurant, Chor Bizarre, at the old art deco hotel, Broadway, owned by my family. It was India’s first themed restaurant and became an instant success. Thereafter, many more innovative concepts followed when we set…
Deccan (Dakhan) hai Nageena, Angoothi hain Jag, Angoothi ko hamesha nageene se lag My poor translation of the above reads as follows: The Deccan is a jewel and the world is a ring, the Jewel is invaluable to the Ring! (Old…
Habib Rehman, legend unto himself, who oversaw much of the transformation at ITC hotels, passed on last month. He scaled the heights in hospitality and tourism, alongside a time when our industry was growing; he grew with the industry, say,…
City Overview Often regarded as the cradle of Indian civilization, Varanasi has a rich history and has undergone several transformations. Historically known as Kashi and later renamed Benaras during British rule, it is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited…
With a successful foray with Marriott, first in Mussoorie, and then in Vagator Goa, and soon to open in Arpora Goa, and then another one to follow, Raj Chopra, who started his career as a fighter pilot, having flown sorties…
Market Leader Signed 85 properties last year, with 40 new openings, taking its portfolio to 360 hotels. How many hotels did u open this year? How many new signings? In which brand and how many rooms? IHCL set new growth…
Overtourism is killing local cultures, ecosystems and scenic beauty. India is facing a travel catastrophe of unmanageable proportions. In 2022, Kerala made it to the TIME magazine’s ‘50 extraordinary destinations to explore’. Just two years later, God’s Own Country is…
As 2025 dawns upon us, for those in India’s tourism industry, it is becoming apparent that hospitality business is the key driver for our tourism. As hotels expand their offerings, Indians are willing to lap up the fun, and pay…
A truly cosmopolitan and soft-spoken hotelier, Pierre Jochem spent almost a decade in India, initially as General Manager of The Oberoi and later at The Imperial Hotel, both in New Delhi. He recently returned most happily to India to talk…
Biswajit Chakraborty is the new General Manager, Four Seasons Bengaluru. Biswajit has an established presence in the luxury segment, having worked extensively in senior positions with Oberoi Hotels, Sofitel BKC, Leela Hotels and also with Accor. He brings his rich…