Travelling with pets: Your next trip isn’t a vacation, it’s a ‘Pawcation’

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At IHCL, all hotels under the SeleQtions portfolio are pet-friendly. Pet parents, your next trip isn’t a vacation, but it’s a ‘Pawcation’ ! You know how deeply you love pets when you just can’t leave them behind when you decide to travel! Don’t worry, you are not alone! If you grew up in the early … Read more

Luxury homestay redefined: How homestays in India are now making it to the global tourist map

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From a traveller’s point of view, amã Stays & Trails provides immersive and authentic local experiences to guests in picturesque destinations while opening up new locations to travel to. Planning a safe and fun-filled homestay destination this festive season? “Nothing is keeping me in Seattle. I can draw anywhere”, Eleanor’s observation in Maria Semple’s second … Read more

How to travel with pets: Your next hotel booking can include your furry friends

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Andaz Delhi is working with Touch and Treat Animal Trust to nurture and build a community that respects and values stray animals. Travelling with pets? Now hotels are all set to roll out the red carpet to welcome your furry friends! Yes, the pandemic has seen a shift that is clearly pet-friendly for travellers who … Read more

Leisure travel for families with children will lead recovery: Manish Tolani, Commercial Director and Vice President, Hilton India

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Manish Tolani, Vice President & Commercial Director, Hilton India Who doesn’t want to take great, small breaks? Clearly, Indians love to travel and across the country, hotels are reporting increased bookings even as proof of vaccinations have become almost mandatory at every place. The country’s hospitality industry has demonstrated resilience and agility in prioritizing contactless … Read more

Bereavement packages, free meals and vaccinations: OYO, Swiggy, redBus roll out life-saving initiatives

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OYO has been enabling supportive and verified information related to COVID-19 to its community of home and hotel owners. Amidst the second wave, OYO, Swiggy, redbus roll out life-saving initiatives! India’s travel and hospitality industry has been hard hit by the second wave. More so, those working in this segment are badly hit and struggling … Read more

Tourism in the Post-COVID world: Steps to building better future

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Country is gearing up to open international and domestic travels. By Mr Amit Sharma, Of all the industries trying to sustain the pandemic crisis, the tourism industry suffered the most over the past two years. The tourism industry is a significant contributor to a country’s economy in terms of GDP, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. … Read more

CHATT to boost domestic tourism! Airbnb, EaseMyTrip, OYO, Yatra come together for India’s first travel and hospitality tech collaboration

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Following this, CHATT’s founding members conveyed optimism about ‘filling the missing pieces of tech, innovation in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry’ while ‘promoting interests of small enterprises’ and ‘leveraging digital initiatives.’ (Image: Kerala Tourism handle on Twitter) CHATT: Big boost for domestic tourism! Yes, today’s story is about an exciting collaboration in India’s travel … Read more

How to book safe staycation packages? ITC Grand Bharat reopens with DNV platinum certification

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ITC Grand Bharat’s recent announcement of a phased reopening of its hotel shows an optimistic outlook in the hospitality segment. Safe staycations and safe dining experiences are back! Meanwhile, ITC Grand Bharat has announced its phased reopening with its DNV platinum certification. With more stayThis paves the way for new habits such as staycations and … Read more

Travel outlook remains poor for next few months; wellness sector set to revive prominently: Nikhil Kapur, Atmantan Wellness

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In his view, travel is likely to pick up when people start travelling for improving their health/treatment of ailments to wellness centres like Atmantan and Nature experiences to offbeat locations. (Image source:: Atmantan Wellness Centre) Amidst the COVID-10 second wave, a meaningful push for India’s travel and hospitality industry has been largely missing. People are … Read more

Redefining guest engagement in hospitality: Demonstrable hygiene, the new WOW

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Hoteliers need to move the needle from hygiene to demonstrable hygiene. (IE Image) By Rohit Warrier Hospitality is all about making your guests feel special. The more unique, personalized and seamless an experience you offer your guests, the higher their affinity to your establishment. Every detail is important, what they see, touch, smell and taste … Read more