Family travel leads pent up travel demand; surge in bookings for curated weddings, workations: Kerrie Hannaford, Accor India & South Asia

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She further added that technology is being embraced by Indian hotels and guests are also preferring contactless services. With more Indians keen to explore the tantalizing prospect of traveling and enjoying a leisurely stay, the green shoots of travel and hospitality seem to be an emerging trend. “The pandemic has severely impacted the hospitality sector … Read more

2021 will be the year of smart travel, safety and hygiene top priorities: Sabina Chopra, Co-Founder and COO, Yatra

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Travellers are opting for various packages with personalized services and activities curated especially according to preferences which provide for a memorable experience. In 2020, travel has changed forever, so has the world! Leisure destinations are now opening up again and showing signs of increased uptick in terms of demand. The determining factors related to travel … Read more

Dining out? What’s the new normal in hotel kitchens and fine dining restaurants? Top trends to watch

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According to Nibhrant Shah, CEO & Co-Founder, Isprava & Lohono Stays, safety has been a big concern. (Image credit: Poetree Sarovar Portico, Thekkady) Planning to dine out or still undecided about it? The country’s fine dining restaurants and kitchen spaces are poised for unprecedented changes to cater to the new normal. From digital menus to … Read more

Maximizing travel for less will be the new normal: Booking site’s research shows how Indians will travel

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64 percent of travellers are keen to look out for savings and promotions. COVID-19 has transformed how Indians will decide their travel plans, be it domestic or international. While Indian travellers are keen to adapt to the ‘new normal’, the parameters for decision making on the different aspects related to travel and accommodation is set … Read more