Comprehensive guide covers essential PMS features and benefits, including operational efficiency, error reduction, and revenue optimization for hotel front office teams.Comprehensive guide covers essential PMS features and benefits, including operational efficiency, error reduction, and revenue optimization for hotel front office teams.
Despite signs of stabilisation in domestic LPG supply, the food and beverage (F&B) industry across India continues to face an acute shortage of commercial cylinders. As black market prices surge and restaurants grapple with disrupted operations, authorities are pushing states and Union Territories to accelerate the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) and expand city gas networks to ease the pressure.Despite signs of stabilisation in domestic LPG supply, the food and beverage (F&B) industry across India continues to face an acute shortage of commercial cylinders. As black market prices surge and restaurants grapple with disrupted operations, authorities are pushing states...
Under the excise policy, occasional licence rules are separate for the restaurant and hotel category, for which they have to obtain FL-11 licences for at least six days at a cost of Rs 11,000 per day, without any mandatory requirement for a fire safety clearance. Earlier, this duration was three days. Other categories that can take occasional licences include wedding banquet halls, community halls or residential societies. The DM order, issued on March 16, notes that liquor is a highly flammable substance and underscores the need for adequate fire safety arrangements at premises where it is stored, served or consumed....
TakeUp research shows 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments into three distinct segments with different spending behaviors and price thresholds.TakeUp research shows 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments into three distinct segments with different spending behaviors and price thresholds.
Survey of 400+ hotel tech decision-makers shows 85% will allocate at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools in 2026.Survey of 400+ hotel tech decision-makers shows 85% will allocate at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools in 2026.
The Hosteller BAM Vagamon offers 86 beds across dormitories, private rooms, and cottages, along with an infinity pool. Positioned amidst tea estates with panoramic valley views, the property is designed as a slow-travel retreat for backpackers, couples, and riders exploring Kerala’s quieter hill station circuit. The destination draws a diverse mix of visitors, including motorbike riders exploring the Idukki circuit, couples seeking a quieter hill retreat, and college groups planning relaxed group trips. The property has been designed to accommodate these travellers through a mix of private stays and shared social spaces, said a release.The Hosteller BAM Vagamon offers 86...
Thursday brought technology investment acceleration and market segmentation clarity. Survey of 400+ hotel tech leaders shows 82% expanding AI use in 2026, with 85% allocating at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools. Meanwhile, TakeUp research reveals 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments…Thursday brought technology investment acceleration and market segmentation clarity. Survey of 400+ hotel tech leaders shows 82% expanding AI use in 2026, with 85% allocating at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools. Meanwhile, TakeUp research reveals 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments…
Q Hotels achieved nearly 40% uplift in incremental revenue by training front office staff to upsell systematically at check-in.Q Hotels achieved nearly 40% uplift in incremental revenue by training front office staff to upsell systematically at check-in.
Mews Creative Director argues hotels must define their emotional brand territory before visual design work to create authentic guest experiences.Mews Creative Director argues hotels must define their emotional brand territory before visual design work to create authentic guest experiences.