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HVS Monday Musings: India’s G20 Presidency Can be a Game-changer for the Tourism Industry

India will assume the G20 presidency for a year from 1st December 2022, which is a unique opportunity for India to showcase its tourism potential.

Total Spend Can Be Your Friend

Revenue managers should think like options traders. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery taught hotel operators that average daily rates can be extremely volatile. Revenue-management strategies focused on total guest spend can help mitigate the risk involved in achieving RevPAR share through a high ADR. Management companies need to incorporate techniques and practices to evaluate all possible revenue-generating strategies.

HVS Monday Musings: Bleisure Travel is Back in Business

Bleisure travel – business travelers extending their business trips by a few days for leisure tourism activities – is expected to grow substantially in the next few years. Can the hotel industry leverage its potential? Read on to know more.

Quieting the Noise in Economic Impact Estimates

An assessment of the accuracy of traditional approaches to valuing the economic contribution of convention, sports, and entertainment venues reveals significant limitations of economic impact models that tend to produce noisy and sometimes biased estimates. Venue owners and destination market organizations need improved methodologies to estimate the return on public sector investment in capital improvements, marketing and sales, and venue operations.

The Perfect Weekend in Palm Springs

Based on his vast experience of Palm Springs, California, Rod Clough provides curated recommendations for dining, shopping, lodging, and passing the time in this desert oasis.

HVS Monday Musings: Unlocking the Potential of Heritage Tourism in India

Heritage tourism has grown rapidly in India in recent years, but it has yet to realize its full economic potential. Read on to know more.

HVS Monday Musings: Lonavala: a Thriving Leisure Destination in Maharashtra

The hospitality industry in Lonavala, a popular weekend destination near Pune and Mumbai, has thrived over the last 2 years. Read on to know more.

HVS Monday Musings: Tourism Revival in Kashmir, the Paradise on Earth

Jammu & Kashmir has seen a significant increase in tourist traffic since the region's lockdown was lifted, however, the region is still largely unexplored with the potential to become a year-round tourist destination.

HVS Monday Musings: Indian City Hotels Need to Strike a Balance Between Leisure and Business Travelers

The pandemic has created a whole new segment of local staycations, and business hotels now have the opportunity to attract this segment even when business travel returns to its peak.

The Lodging Conference – HVS Perspectives

With nearly 2,000 registered, the Lodging Conference brought together members of the hospitality industry to discuss the recovery, challenges, and successes of the industry to date. The highlights of the event from those that attended from HVS are summarized here.