Ergonomic Design and Lean Management in the Hospitality Industry in India
In today’s world, it is essential for hotel investors and owners to consider all elements of design and efficiency which drive revenue per square foot. Ergonomically designed hotels with operational efficiencies and lean management is the ideal mix. The key here is to achieve a balanced-functional structure and marry operational efficiency with eye catching design, without compromising on class or style in any way. Read on to know more.
HVS Monday Musings: Food for Thought - Reimagining F&B at Hotels in India
Hotels must consider outsourcing hotel outlets to standalone marquee restaurants that had made their mark in the pre-COVID era but are now facing an existential crisis. Read on to know more.
COVID-19’s Impact on the San Diego Lodging Market
Since early March, greater San Diego-area hotels have suffered unprecedented declines in demand, similar to most cities in the United States, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. How far has the San Diego hotel market fallen? How does this compare to the last recession? What will the recovery look like?
HVS Monday Musings: Faster technology adoption will bring a paradigm shift in hotel operations in India
Efficient usage of technology will help the hospitality sector to improve profitability, while enhancing guest experience going forward.
The Journey to Alternative Management
Hala Matar Choufany is discussing with Khalid Anib, Bani Haddad and Christophe Landais at AHIC on the Road, about the evolution of different type of hotel agreements as well as the journey to the alternative management.
HVS Monday Musings: The Dichotomy between Management Fee and Franchising Fee in India
Franchising provides an efficient growth model with lower risk for both hotel brands as well as asset owners, but it has still not gained significant traction in India. Read on to know more.
HVS Monday Musings: Dynamic Pricing, Perishability, Decoupling in India's Service Industry
Is it time for the hotels sector to embrace some of the revenue management practices followed by the aviation industry? Read on to know more.
HVS Monday Musings: Luxury Boutique Hotels – a growing concept in India
Luxury boutique hotels and resorts, which is still at a nascent stage in India, is expected to become an increasingly preferred choice in the post-COVID era. Read on to know more.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the European Hotel Sector
A review of how European hotels have been affected by COVID-19 thus far and a forecast of the expected recovery over the next few years. This article also explores the factors that will influence willing buyers and sellers and looks at different scenarios to assess the evolution of EBITDA and value ranges. Note: This article first appeared in Bird & Bird's quarterly newsletter.
HVS Monday Musings: The Onus lies with Us – Rebuilding Trust to Get Back Guests to Eat & Stay With Us!
Strictly implementing SOPs with 100% accuracy and training our associates to live by those SOPs is the need of the hour. ‘Safety’ should be built into our hospitality DNA as that alone can help us rebuild trust and customer confidence.