Ayodhya – The Pilgrim City The ancient Indian city of Ayodhya has always held a special place in our hearts and minds. As old as Kashi (ancient Varanasi), Ayodhya dates as far as back as 600-300 BCE, which corresponds to the ‘Second Urbanisation Period in...
Understanding Vacation Rental Management Companies Within the UAE, especially Dubai, the vacation rental space has seen new companies blossom at a staggering rate since 2015. While most of these players are standalone entities looking for asset-light growth through...
The New Kid on the Block in the UAE’s Hospitality Landscape “Home away from Home”: the age-old promise of hotels and hotel brands has now found a place in the value proposition of actual homes. With Airbnb spearheading a global sharing economy revolution, the holiday...
Smart Technology – With an eye on Profitability Those who know me know I have a love-hate relationship with technology. I love data analytics but don’t care for new gadgets. Every time an upgrade is required, I’m actively on the lookout to see who can help me get it...
Let’s Go Clubbing – Looking at a Profitable Asset Class That Is Gaining Popularity Clubs have been around for almost as along as formal society has. They began in the 18th century in Britain for the aristocracy to convene at a private location to socialise, away from...
The Indian Hotel Owners’ Sentiment Survey 2022 With two preceding editions in 2013 and 2016, Hotelivate is pleased to share the results of our third Indian Hotel Owners’ Sentiment Survey 2022. With the world a different place from when we last collected...