The industry uses these networks to review brands, locations and read user experiences, whilst also responding actively to queries and comments ... Read more

The new figures were released as top industry executives and officials head to the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2012 (AHIC), which takes place in Dubai from April 28-30 ... Read more

Taxi, second-class rail travel out of service tax net ... Read more

Taxes now accounting for over 30% of the bill at restaurants because of the hike in service tax from 10% to 12% ... Read more

The first of its two hotels, in Mysore and Pune, will be up and running in the next two quarters ... Read more

States need to do their bit to promote tourism; Airlines need to review fare structure; Foreign airlines' investments in domestic carriers finds favour ... Read more

Unlike in India, hotels in other soth Asian countries have to pay a single tax, ranging from 5% to 7%, while in Hong Kong, the amount is nil says the hotels association ... Read more

The hotel wants to do away with the traditional lobby concept and start a coffee house called ‘The Hub’ to break away from the clichéd structures, hopes to create a socially interactive, “living room” kind of space ... Read more

With the assembly polls finally through on March 6 and the code of conduct, imposed on December 24, 2011, ending, the ban on serving liquor and playing music post 10pm has been lifted ... Read more

The concept of providing an environment comparable to luxury hotels, but at affordable prices, managed to secure better revenues on increasing occupancy levels ... Read more