Inns can’t forcibly acquire service prices from clients, says senior official
After the Central Client Safety Authority (CCPA) issued pointers for stopping unfair commerce practices and violation of shopper rights with regard to levying of service prices in resorts and eating places, Further Secretary within the Authorities of India (Client Affairs) on Wednesday clarified that resorts can’t forcibly acquire service prices from clients. “Charging service prices from clients will now value the resort and restaurant house owners. If a buyer needs to pay a service cost of his personal free will, then it’s a completely different matter however resort house owners can’t forcibly acquire service prices from clients,” Further Secretary within…
Role of Technological Partnerships in Hotel Operations
In today’s fast-paced world, hoteliers face a myriad of challenges in managing their operations efficiently while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. However, there is a solution at hand – strategic technological partnerships. These collaborations offer innovative solutions that streamline processes, boost efficiency, and ultimately make life easier for hoteliers. But to truly understand the transformative power of technological collaborations in the hospitality industry, it is important to understand the challenges faced by hoteliers. Challenges in Hotel Operations Hoteliers often encounter operational challenges that hinder efficiency and compromise guest satisfaction. These challenges include time-consuming administrative tasks, the need for seamless communication across…
As Occupancy Stalls, Parking Drives Hotel Revenue Growth
By Robert Mandelbaum and Todd Casper Based on the February 2023 Hotel Horizons® report, CBRE is forecasting that total hotel revenue for the average US hotel returned to pre-COVID levels in 2022. This occurred despite the fact that the average occupancy for US hotels is not expected to exceed 2019 levels until 2026. With occupancy levels lagging during the post-COVID recovery and guest counts depressed, hotel owners and operators have had to look for alternative sources of revenue beyond the rental of guest rooms to make up for the income deficits. For some hotels in the US, parking has become…
Taylor Swift parties, events before Eras Tour in Denver on July 14, 15
Whether or not you’re going to Taylor Swift’s concerts at Empower Field at Mile High next week, you’re in good company. Fans of the singer-songwriter and her Eras Tour, which plays Denver on Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15, scrambled to snag tickets the moment they went on sale earlier this year, ensuring both instant sell-outs and disappointment. But anyone can attend these parallel yet separate Swift-themed events, in which boutique hotels, promoters, bars and upscale shopping complexes cater to people coming to (and from) the shows in downtown Denver. Getting a piece of that action means meeting fans…
Leveraging the Power of the Metaverse
Written by: Juliette Girardin Event risk management is critical to ensuring the safety and security of attendees, personnel and the venue. It takes time and effort to identify, assess and mitigate possible risks to an event’s success. Yet, because most events are constructed over a few days and only happen once a year, it is difficult to think of all the possibilities. With the rise of the metaverse, the work of risk managers may become more effective and secure. The metaverse is a multi-user virtual area in which people can engage with each other and with virtual items in a…
Thank You Booking.com For Showing Us The Future
For the last five years, travel has been all about sustainability, recovery, and – for the last few weeks – generative AI. And while all of these are highly relevant topics, there’s only one thing that ties them together – Diversity, and knowing that each person is different and is looking for unique and personalized experiences that cater to their individual needs and preferences. This is where, at the recently concluded Click. 2023 event, Booking.com showed us the future of travel and hospitality. The Changing Traveler and the Future of Travel The 2023 Travel Predictions by Booking.com showcased at the…
Second Hyatt Place Lodge in Gujarat Opens With Hyatt Place Bharuchu
The 148-room property is positioned within the coronary heart of town’s enterprise district. Hyatt Resorts Company (NYSE: H) right this moment introduced the opening of Hyatt Place Bharuch. The resort marks the second Hyatt Place resort within the state of Gujarat and the sixth Hyatt Place resort in India – a major landmark in Hyatt’s model development out there. The 148-room resort, developed by Lodge Harimangla Non-public Restricted, options the Hyatt Place model’s intuitive design, informal environment and sensible facilities, comparable to free Wi-Fi and 24-hour meals choices. Impressed by Hyatt’s dedication to care, the resort combines type, innovation and…