Articles tagged “india”
Hotel industry’s envy Sahara Group in $5 billion trouble at home in India
Sahara has been controversial from the beginning, and investors everywhere need to ask the hard questions before getting into business with it.
Veena Venugopal |
Luxury chain Amanresorts sold to management for $300 million
Amanresorts is as luxury boutique as you get, and now that it is independent, it will likely be a better fit with its authentic, small, intimate image.
SpiceJet tries to stand apart with personalized names for each of its aircraft
Naming planes is a practice that started with Viking’s ships, but the tradition, when still carried out today, is part of social media strategy with frequent flyers sharing which quirky names they’ve ticked off the list.
If only India functioned as well as this incredible “Incredible India” ad…
This will surely win some awards in tourism marketing, but the realities of traveling around India aren't as fun or gorgeous. Infrastructure, including transport networks, leave a lot to be desired and inhibit more tourism growth.
Rafat Ali |
Kingfisher’s troubles deepen: no flying until wages paid, aviation minister not happy
The Indian government is now fed up with Kingfisher and Vijay Mallya, and this can't be good for any solution that the company comes up with.
Hilton’s LightStay program implements sustainability practices to save money
Here’s a win-win situation for all hotels to take note of: Hilton’s Indian properties offset utility costs by 10 to 25 percent by limiting waste output, water usage, and using wind energy.
Hoteliers argue against new luxury tax on five-star hotels in New Delhi
The government's plan to draw revenue from rich tourists is a blow to the hotel industry in an already wavering economy and may be enough to drive tourists into other Indian states, or even countries.