Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, has announced the launch of a comprehensive safety and hygiene programme for guests and associates. Termed ‘Safe Stays at Fortune Hotels’, the initiative revolves around safety and hygiene protocol, from pre-arrival to check-out. This programme is set on 10 pillars of safety and hygiene that will be […]
Category Archives: Hotels
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May
May
The latest hotel booking data from Smith Travel Research (STR) has revealed for the first time in the many weeks since the pandemic took hold, US hotels have sold over ten million room-nights during the week that ended May 9, 2020. These numbers demonstrate an uptick of more than three million room-nights over the week […]
18
May
May
Hundreds of skiers hit the slopes at Slovenia’s highest ski resort on Sunday after it reopened following a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly two months, news agency Reuters has reported. Slovenia became the first European country on Thursday to declare an official end to its coronavirus epidemic. The small mountainous country of around two million […]
Hotels, India, News, Top Stories
Uttar Pradesh prepares proposal urging govt to provide salary support to tourism employees
18
May
May
Almost all Indian states are concerned about the immediate future of the travel and tourism industry, which has been badly hit by the Covid-19 epidemic, but hardly any of them have come up with decisive steps. In this context what the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is trying to do, appears positive. The state government should […]
17
May
May
By Maneesha Ajit Is our hospitality sector pet ready? In a post Covid environment what measures do we adopt to ensure that our pets are safe and healthy while staying at a hotel or resort? Do we have enough number of trained staff members who can meet the demands of a family travelling with pets? […]
12
May
May
China appears to be leading hospitality major Marriott’s recovery. Occupancy rates in China have gone from single-digit lows in February to just over 30% currently, “China does appear to be recovering and holding. I know there is lots of debate on if there’s a resurgence of the virus in China,” Marriott President and CEO Arne […]
Hotels, Kerala, News, Second Headline
Being a Malayali, have you seen enough of Kerala? If not, your moment is waiting
03
May
May
How many Malayalis have seen the Champakkulam boat race live, after having a grand breakfast at a luxury villa? How many Malayalis have seen the Aranmula kannadi, while being educated on it by experts? Or let’s say how many have actually seen the Thrissur pooram and then retreated into a spa at a five star […]
Hotels, Interview, Kerala, News
Industry Voice: Hospitality sector raises concern on fixed electricity charges
01
May
May
Will the state government’s move, allowing for deferment of fixed electricity charges for a period of six months, help the hospitality industry? The sector had asked for a waiver of fixed charges, but that demand was not met. Tourismnewslive.com quizzed a number of leading industry players about this, seeking their comments. Over to their views. […]
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Apr
Apr
The ayurveda hospitality industry must focus on those consumers who truly need ayurveda as an essential part of their lives. The attempt should be to position ayurveda as close to nature tourism, says Ramnidhiwasan, founder of Mekosha, in an interview. Excerpts: Q: Ayurveda tourism is an important part of Kerala tourism. In the post Covid-19 […]
Hotels, Kerala, News, Top Three Stories
SKHF requests govt to waive off fixed electricity charges for six months
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Apr
Apr
The South Kerala Hotelier’s Forum (SKHF) has urged the state government to waive off fixed electricity charges for the next six months, instead of allowing deferment of the same. Most of the other states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat etc have already waived of fixed charges for HT consumers since March 2020. These states […]
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Apr
Apr
Below are some take aways from the discussion: Ø Engage with employees at home & hotel, as they are the real assets. Ø Safety and security are of paramount importance. Ø Online learning to update skills. Ø Work with government authorities, health workers, police etc. Ø Engagement with guests. Use loyalty program to engage with […]
Hotels, Kerala, Top Three Stories
SIHRA requests electricity minister to provide relief measures to counter COVID crisis
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Apr
Apr
The South India Hotels and Restaurants Association (SIHRA) has urged the Kerala state government to help the hospitality sector by issuing suitable directions to the electricity board to help them reduce their overheads. In a letter to electricity minister MM Mani, SIHRA vice-president (Kerala) Suresh M Pillai said power bills are one of the major […]
Hotels, Interview, Kerala, News
Munnar needs new master-plan with joint efforts of govt and industry: Blanket Resorts GM Shankar
17
Apr
Apr
Kerala Tourism should find a solution to improve Munnar’s fortunes by constituting a new body with the involvement of local authorities and industry. If Munnar and nearby areas can be further beautified with a proper vision for the future, it will be a game changer not only for Munnar tourism but also for whole of […]
Hotels, Kerala, News, Round Up
SKHF seeks extension of moratorium on bank loans, payment of electricity charges as per actual usage
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Apr
Apr
The South Kerala Hoteliers’ Forum (SKHF) has written to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan urging him to request the concerned authorities to extend the moratorium on bank loans to a period of 12 months from March this year. RBI had granted moratorium for only a period of three months. Interest during the period should also be […]
12
Apr
Apr
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the US hospitality sector hard. About 80% of rooms in the US are empty, according to a new study. Hotel occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room were down significantly year-over-year for the week of March 29 through April 4, per a new report from STR, a firm […]