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Venture
capitalism reaches Indian hospitality shores
The much-talked about and forecasted venture capital funds
earmarked as a fillip to the development of hotel projects
in the country is finally stretching its arm towards the Indian
hospitality industry. For the relatively cash-starved hoteliers
fretting over sourcing capital to fuel expansions, this could
not be better news.
Upfront
Indigenous
giants capture the honours
The third edition of the Galileo Express Travel & Tourism
Awards which unfolded at the Hilton Towers, Mumbai on December
7, 2005, saw the cream of the hospitality and travel industry
converge, network and applaud the winners they chose to vote
for. These awards which were held in Mumbai for the first
time, are organised by the Indian Express Business Publications
Division.
Indian
Tourism : Long way to the top?
Contrary to popular belief (both within and outside the country),
of India being one of the fastest emerging destinations around
the world, the ground reality is far different from the overtly
hyped bracket designated to us. A study of the available statistics
revealed that the Indian inbound segment continues to languish
at Number 46 at the expense of its own immense potential.
Bhisham Mansukhani explores
Assessing
Maharashtra
Numerous projects have been outlined by Maharashtra Tourism
Development Corporation. It remains to be seen if these initiatives
ever see the light of day. Express Hospitality analyses
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