Hospitality News

» 85% travelers turn to internet for last-minute booking

According to a survey, across eight countries travelers prefer to book a last-minute hotel on the internet or via a smartphone app, the remaining 15% opt for traditional methods. ... Read more

» Only 6 to 18 per cent of hotel management students are employable says a report

Percentage of hotel management candidates who are directly employable for a hospitality job after college is only at 6% to 18% ... Read more

» Allahabad sees heavy rush of room bookings ahead of Mahakumbh

Most of the hotels were preparing themselves to cash upon the mega event ... Read more

» Room rates in Chennai may drop due to the launch of three new 5 star hotels

There are currently fifteen 5 star hotels in Chennai having an occupancy level of around 65% from over 2,800 rooms operating at an average rate of Rs 6,500 ... Read more

» Madhya Pradesh govt. accords Industry status for tourism sector

To give subsidy to heritage hotels, construction of budget hotels and provisions for ensuring 24-hour power supply to all prominent tourism destinations ... Read more

» India aims at 1 per cent of global tourist arrivals by 2017

Sahai said he would push for 'infra' status for the tourism sector at FHRAI Conference ... Read more

» Indian Travellers going for shorter trips, cheaper destinations

Some are replacing their international holiday with a domestic destination & also looking at alternative foreign shores like South East Asia due to the rupee fall as per a study ... Read more

» Shortlist for the TOFT Wildlife Tourism Awards 2012 announced

Winners and Runners Up will be announced at the Awards Ceremony which will be held on 14 September at Vivanta by Taj - Ambassador Hotel, Subramania Bharti Marg. New Delhi ... Read more

» Global hotel prices rise by 4 per cent

In India, the overall rate rose 12% following a surge in demand from domestic travellers as overseas destinations became more expensive but the country remained the destination with the lowest rates ... Read more

» TOFT Wildlife Tourism Awards 2012 to take place as planned on 14 September

TOFT has had over 80 nominations for 8 separate award categories ... Read more

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