by Achin Khanna | May 28, 2019 | Hotel Development, Strategic Advisory
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. – Benjamin Franklin S ome sayings are so profound that in time, they become the absolute truth in all matters of economy, society, culture and our very beings. One may...
by Diksha Chopra | May 14, 2019 | Hotel Development, Hotel Operations, Market Snapshots, Strategic Advisory
J aisalmer, also referred to as the “The Golden City”, is home to the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the city boasts of some famous tourist attractions, such as Sam Sand Dunes, Khuri Sand Dunes, Gadisagar Lake, Patwon-ki-Haweli and Jain temples,...
by Achin Khanna and Juie Mobar | May 14, 2019 | Hotel Development, Strategic Advisory
H otelivate hosted the 15th edition of Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) this year, commencing with an exclusive roundtable for owners, where they jointly and candidly expressed their views and concerns. The 90-minute session was co-moderated by...
by Manav Thadani and Juie Mobar | Apr 30, 2019 | Hotel Development, Strategic Advisory
Hotel Management Contracts in India: The Game is Changing C hange is inevitable, and more so in an industry as dynamic as hospitality. Market performance, lending environment, number of players, owner and operator objectives, costs and margins, and customer profile...
by Achin Khanna and Karan Rahan | Sep 20, 2018 | Hotel Development, Hotel Operations, Market Snapshots, Strategic Advisory, Travel & Tourism
The 2018 Indian Hospitality Trends & Opportunities Report Breathe… Everything will be just fine. Don’t panic, do not hyperventilate and just take long, deep breaths. You are missing out on nothing! Trust me, that RFP account is going nowhere. Your...
by Saurabh Gupta | Aug 1, 2018 | Hotel Development, Hotel Finance, Investment Advisory, Travel & Tourism
Why Resorts Make Commercial Sense Will the next few years belong to resorts in leisure destinations or to big city hotels that are driven primarily by commercial demand? Should investors focus on resorts or on business hotels? In an evolving hotel industry such as...