Dine-in still sees the most demand! Delivery is an essential part of new normal: Chef Vikas Swadesh Seth, Culinary Director, Embassy Leisure

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Chef Vikas Swadesh Seth, Culinary Director, Embassy Leisure Dine-in still sees the most demand! For many Indian families, eating out had become a way of life, a celebration of small and happy moments, professional and personal triumphs or simply a way of enjoying life’s finest moments over food. Indeed, looking back, one can sense that … 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

Tourists flock to Mussoorie: Long weekend getaways are back, so are hill destinations

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For hotels and restaurants in Mussoorie and Nainital, there is a clear upsurge in bookings by domestic travellers who are looking to get away from their homes and enjoy Nature’s scenic landscapes. (Photo source: IE) Mussoorie, known as the Queen of Hills, is bursting with travellers once again after more than six months! Known for … Read more

Your next hotel stay set to change! Gear up for digital menus, robot services, boxed meals and more

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Not all stakeholders are convinced that guests will venture out to hotels and dining in restaurants though the lockdown has lifted and hotels are now rolling out special offers and initiatives. (Representative image) While travel may take time to pick up, luxury hotels in Delhi and Noida are ready to welcome guests. For Indian travellers, … Read more

Worried about safety and hygiene in hotels? Here’s how premium hotels step up focus on these seven safety protocols

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Social distancing and hand hygiene top the list of safety protocols for all premium hotels across the country. (Representative image) Worried about safety protocols being followed in hotels? Your next hotel stay does not have to be a nerve-wracking experience or one that drives up your tension and stress quotient! Indeed, the new normal requires … Read more