Each Thursday, we publish the most newsworthy update in Indian hospitality. What's happening, why it matters, and what you should do. No fluff. No jargon. Just plain English insights for hotel owners and GMs.
Browse our recent episodes covering the latest trends, insights, and developments in Indian hospitality.
While headlines promise savings, most mid-market properties will likely choose higher GST rates to maintain profitability, potentially making travel more expensive for guests....
Hotels face peak season salary wars with rivals offering 20 to 30 percent hikes to attract staff. Retention is not just about pay. Properties that build loyalty culture and growth ...
India s homestay market is pegged at 4,722 crore, but the numbers tell a tougher story. Here s what really works and what doesn t for hosts and Homestays....
MakeMyTrip s AI assistant Myra changes hotel discovery: fewer clicks, fewer chances. Hotels must adapt fast or risk disappearing from guest searches....
FHRAI teams up with ETS India to set English benchmarks for hotels, boosting guest satisfaction, global readiness, and revenue in a growing tourism market....
AI is reshaping hotel bookings, only 25% of data now comes from hotel websites. Indian hoteliers must adapt fast with AI-ready, structured, and API-linked sites....
Homeyhuts is transforming India s homestay market with a no-commission, multilingual platform designed for small-town hosts and authentic guest experiences....
LAT Aerospace by Deepinder Goyal to boost tourism with hybrid-electric planes and small-town air hubs, making Bharat s hidden gems more accessible and greener....
Kerala s new tourism policy puts women at the centre. See how Kowju Airport Hotel is turning policy into real action with safety, equity, and bold leadership....
Bengaluru s ban on real food displays pushes restaurants to switch to fake food replicas and digital menus to cut wastage and protect walk-in sales....
Club Mahindra s Acacia Palms is now fully run by women, setting a fresh benchmark for Indian hospitality....
This year began strong, but a terror attack, flight crash, and rising expenses have led ICRA to lower its growth expectations for the hotel sector....