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The
culture carriers
Coming straight from the CEO's desk is the good news first.
Soaring gas prices and the US economy's downward spiral has
not caused much gloom in the industry, thanks to the blistering
growth in the economy, in a way reinforcing the decoupling
theory.
Emergence
of India Incredible
Whether it was the issue of Ram Setu or the turnaround of
the state-run ITDC, Union Minister for Tourism & Culture
Ambika Soni has proved her mettle and has left her opponents
speechless. She speaks about her vision for the promotion
of tourism and hospitality. By Praveen K Singh
A
national bloom
The Royal Orchid Hotels is not only making its presence felt
across the country, but also internationally. Chander Baljee,
its CMD, speaks about his vision for the company and the industry.
By Gayatri Vijaykumar
Oriental
luxury
A perfect balance of tradition and modernity, the Mandarin
Oriental Hotel Group has set its sights on India for development,
says Andrew Hirst, its operations director (Asia). By Neeti
Mehra
Kwality
future
Dhruv Lamba, executive director of Kwality Group, assesses
the present for a brighter tomorrow. By Sanjeev Bhar
In
true spirit
An epitome of luxury, Orange County luxury resorts continue
to attract guests in search of an experience which is true
to the spirit of the land they are located in. George T Ramapuram,
managing director of Orange County Luxury resorts speaks about
the company's future plans as well as his vision for the hospitality
industry. By Gayatri Vijaykumar
The
desert rose
Set to bring in an arsenal of diametrically opposite luxury
hotels and budget hotels into the country, hotel investment
and development company, Nakheel Hotels, hopes to open up
new segments of the market, says Joe Sita, CEO, Nakheel Hotels.
By Neeti Mehra
Staying
ahead of the curve
Considered as a reservoir of knowledge in the hospitality
sector, HVS India has made the hoteliers and investors look
at the sector as a strong cash-rich investment zone. Manav
Thadani, MD of HVS India, speaks about the issues that his
company has identified and brought to the fore. By Sanjeev
Bhar
The
crystal ball reveals
Nobody controls the future but at least being prepared helps.
Keeping this thought in mind, Pranay Vakil and Shreenath Shastry
of Knight Frank India gaze into the crystal ball to see what
the future holds for India's hospitality industry. By Sayoni
Bhaduri
Leading
the luxurists
The luxury segment in India will expand at a healthy pace,
feels Paul M McManus, president and CEO of The Leading Hotels
of the World. By Neeti Mehra
The
Hyatt andaz
With long-term ideals in mind, Ratnesh Verma, senior vice
president - real estate and development, Hyatt Hotels and
Resorts, believes that the hospitality growth story is here
to stay. By Neeti Mehra
A
matter of choice
With plans to open over 20 new hotels with an estimated budget
of around Rs 800 crore in the next two years, Choice Hotels
India is all set to reach the 4,000-rooms mark, claims Vilas
Pawar, its CEO. By Praveen K Singh
The
key to mass appeal
Sanjay Sethi, CEO and managing director, Berggruen Hotels,
shares the group's future plans and speaks of what he foresees
of the future trends in the industry. By Dinkar Farwaha
The
essence of quick service
Nirula's is a name synonymous with the birth of the fast-food
culture in India. Samir Kuckreja, CEO and managing director
of the group, examines the current trends in the quick-service
restaurant (QSR) industry and also predicts the future ones.
By Dinkar Farwaha
A
mark of prestige
At a time when a number of real estate players are making
their entry into the hospitality sector, Prestige Group has
already made its mark with its Prestige Leisure Resorts. Nawabzada
Omer Bin Jung, its MD, shares his vision for the company and
the industry. By Gayatri Vijaykumar
Pan-India
growth
Whether through franchise or management, Carlson Hotels Worldwide
is slowly securing a foothold in the Indian hospitality industry.
K B Kachru, its executive VP (Asia Pacific), considered by
many as the driving force behind the group's steady expansion
in Asia, examines the trends seen in the India market. By
Dinkar Farwaha
Positioning
itself for grandeur
Bharat Hotels, which operates The Grand Hotels and Resorts,
is a force to reckon with in the premium segment. Farhat Jamal,
its president & COO, explores the potential of the industry
and shares the group's plans on how to tap it. By Dinkar Farwaha
The
need to make a mark
While the Indian economy is seeing steady growth, there are
requirements that need to be fulfilled before the hospitality
industry makes a mark on the GDP of the country. Sudeep Jain,
executive vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj, speaks
of the requirements for such a pinnacle. By Sayoni Bhaduri
Cashing
in on opportunities
The industry is on an upward growth path and according to
G Indira K Reddy, managing director, Taj GVK, both the hospitality
sector and the government should capitalise on this potential.
By Gayatri Vijaykumar
An
encore for regional dynamics
Regional cuisine has achieved new heights with the success
of Kamlesh Barot's Rajdhani, and making a mark in the future
does become a prerogative. By Sayoni Bhaduri
The
tourism growth story
India's growth story is real and here to stay says Homi Aibara,
partner, Mahajan & Aibara. By Neeti Mehra
Developing
future, simplistically
Impressario Entertainment & Hospitality has made a mark
in the Indian F&B world with its flagship brand Mocha
- coffees and conversations, creating a unique experience
of its own. This is what the executive director of the creator
of this brand Satyendra Sinh Dasondi has to say about the
future of Indian hospitality. By Sayoni Bhaduri
Conceptualising
hospitality
Param Kannampilly, director Kamat Hotels (India) and CMD,
Concept Hospitality, is a name synonymous with the genesis
of environment friendly hotels in the country. He analyses
the latest trends in the industry and shares the growth plans
of both Kamat Hotels (India) and Concept Hospitality. By Dinkar
Farwaha
Waking
up the sleeping giant
He moved to London to be part of Mayfair's Tamarind restaurant.
Instead, Atul Kochhar, chef and director of Benares Restaurant
& Bar, became the only Indian chef to have a Michelin
star to his name. He analyses the future of India's hospitality.
By Sayoni Bhaduri
Exploring
latent possibilities
While admitting that India has immense opportunities in terms
of travel and hospitality, Peter Leitgeb, president and CEO
of The Claridges Hotels & Resorts, cautions that infrastructure
and high costs may force business to take a diversion. By
Praveen K Singh
A
unique bouquet
Roland Jegge, VP (Asia Pacific) for WORLDHOTELS, talks about
getting unique hotels together. By Sanjeev Bhar
Ushering
in Swiss hospitality
Poised to make a debut in India with a combination of business
and leisure hotels, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is
looking to bring a slice of Switzerland to the country, Jean
Gabriel Pérès, president and CEO, Mövenpick
Hotels & Resorts reveals. By Neeti Mehra
The
road to infrastructure
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts has made a mark in the mid-market
segment in India and is on a growth path to concretise that
position. Here is what Anil Madhok, the managing director
and mastermind of the brand has to say about the future of
Indian hospitality. By Sayoni Bhaduri
Bringing
about an evolution
Sunil Mathur, director (International Development), Indian
Ocean Region for Wyndham Hotel Group International, talks
about why it is important for companies to evolve from within
to really achieve success. By Sanjeev Bhar
Masters
of luxury
The Oberoi Group has sharpened the luxury hospitality experience
to a point where it competes with the best in the world. Express
Hospitality reviews its strategy so far
Topping
the market
A landmark company for India influencing all sectors of the
economy including the hospitality industry, Tata's IHCL is
now a name to reckon with not just in India, but the world
over. Express Hospitality traces at its growth path
Practical
versus grandiose
Akshay Kulkarni, director (South Asia) for Cushman & Wakefield
Hospitality, speaks of the factors that will drive the Indian
hospitality industry. By Sayoni Bhaduri
Optimism
prevails
The scope for the budget segment is expected to get bigger
and better, feels Uttam Dave, president and CEO of InterGlobe
Hotels (Accor JV), who says that while there are a number
of hurdles in the path of development, the sector must remain
optimistic to see them through. By Sanjeev Bhar
Redefining
heritage
Reinventing a segment while remaining custodians of heritage
is a challenging yet fulfilling task, says Padmaja Kumari
Mewar, joint MD of HRH Group of Hotels. By Neeti Mehra
Menu
for the future
Known in hospitality circles as the pioneer of the standalone
restaurant model in the country, AD Singh, partner of Olive
Bar & Kitchen, predicts the future trends in the sector.
By Dinkar Farwaha
In
harmony with the earth
True to its name, CGH Earth believes in working the eco-friendly
way and ensuring that the communities its properties are located
in are benefited. Jose Dominic, its MD, believes that following
eco-friendly practices will be the only way ahead for the
industry. By Gayatri Vijaykumar
Progress
through PPP
S P Jain, chairman of Pride Group of Hotels and senior VP
of HRAWI is of the opinion that a strong bond between the
government and the private players is crucial for the sector’s
development. By Dinkar Farwaha
Raising
the bar
The beverage industry in India as a whole has seen tremendous
growth, which is destined to carry on into the future. Here
is what Asif Adil of Diageo India, believes about what the
future has in store. By Sayoni Bhaduri
Brewing
the success recipe
While the hospitality sector is growing at a fast pace, Wagh
Bakri reverently heeds the crucial smaller steps needed to
reach the ultimate goal. Parag Desai, marketing director of
the group talks to Express Hospitality about his aim to make
tea a lifestyle statement in times to come
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