Indian Hospitality Through The Eyes Of The Big 10
While there is enough lip service being paid to Indian hospitality's longest robust run in memory, how much of it is above the speculation about a market that still rates as one of Asia-Pacific's most complicated? Bhisham Mansukhani asks head honchos of ten of the most relevant leading hotel companies - five home-grown Indian brands and five international brands with a strong Indian presence - to share their perspective on the Indian hospitality industry.

Starwood Holds 'Aloft' Plans For India
After recent unveiling its new brand of hotels 'Aloft' in the international circuit, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has identified and earmarked India and China as its prime markets in Asia to introduce the new brand.

Country Inns & Suites Heading For Major Expansion Drive
Country Development and Management Services (CDMS), a joint venture between Country Inns & Suites By Carlson and Chanakya Hotels, is all set to increase the number of properties it operates in India.

Hitting Bull's Eye With The Mid-Market Segment Dart
Sarovar Park Plaza gets into rebranding with the no-frills, limited service, three-star Hometel brand on its mind. Reema Sisodia zooms in.

Infrastructure Status: Does It Matter?
Though the hospitality industry has been accorded with an infrastructure status, many within the industry feel that the benefit is limited only to funds for hotel development and doesn't give the hotel sector any tax holiday fillip to boost hotel development. Express Travel & Tourism presents an exclusive debate between Rajeev Talwar, additional director general, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, speaking on behalf of the government and Shyam Suri, secretary general of FHRAI, voicing the concern of the hotel industry.