In 2023, The Red Sea welcomed its first guests, with two of its hotels now open. The Red Sea International Airport has been receiving a regular schedule of flights since September 2023. Besides appointing Sebastien Carre as Group Head of Hospitality, RSG is also planning to hire over 700 hospitality professionals in the next 12 months.
The grand opening of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 is a big religious event. It also comes with a large economic impact as India gets a new tourist spot which could attract 50 million plus tourists a year, foreign brokerage firm Jefferies said in a report.
According to several officials in the hospitality sector, thousands of jobs in areas such as hospitality managers, restaurant and hotel staff, logistics managers, drivers, etc are likely to open up towards the end of this year or the first half of 2025 – not just in Ayodhya but in neighbouring cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, etc - with hotel companies and restaurant owners keeping a close eye on how the demand-supply situation pans out.
An analysis of retail spending by CMS Info Systems, which is into cash and ATM management, shows that spending in the aviation segment grew the most during the April–September 2023 period while large format retail grew slower at 7.8 percent in Q2-FY24. Aviation (airlines) and hospitality grew 29.7 and 12.8 percent in Q2-FY24 due to more people travelling, especially for big events like the Cricket World Cup.
Hotel-X integrates with major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), such as Booking.com, MakeMyTrip, Agoda, Goibibo, Airbnb, Expedia, Yatra, ClearTrip, and more. Utilizing AI and ML algorithms, it accelerates revenue maximization through rate optimization, increased sales channels, and stress-free management for hotel owners and managers. Within three months of deployment, Hotel X users reported a 50 per cent increase in revenue and earnings.
In recent years, the hospitality industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation driven by the rapid adoption of AI. From hotels to restaurants and travel services, AI is changing the way businesses in the sector operate and, more importantly, how they provide top-notch experiences to their customers. In this article, we explore the various ways in which AI is revolutionising the hospitality industry.
This trend can be attributed to globalisation, where international audiences now have better accessibility and insight into Asia through pop culture and social media. The region has seen much greater representation in entertainment, food and beverage, and other industries. This resonates with the increasing global appreciation for Asian food, design, and culture.
Many freshers seek guidance on promising career paths and courses that can lead to success. In celebration of World Tourism Day, TeamLease EdTech presented the top five job roles that are likely to shape the careers of Indian freshers in the vibrant Travel and Hospitality domain. These sought-after roles are paired with courses designed to empower them on an exciting journey towards success.
The two city roadshow aimed to present Qatar’s tourism offerings and to position the Middle Eastern country as a leading tourism destination. India is one of Qatar Tourism’s 15 priority markets identified in its long-term strategy to make Qatar the fastest growing tourism destination in the Middle East by 2030.
Technology is the key to ensuring enhanced guest satisfaction across every stage of the guest’s journey. A guest-centric approach lies at the heart of integrated systems and technology. By connecting various systems, businesses can gain a holistic view of their guests and create seamless interactions throughout their journey. This enables the delivery of personalised experiences that foster loyalty and advocacy.
An advisory issued by the state government's Tourism and Civil Aviation department September 11 stated that as per rule of the Sikkim Registration of Homestay Establishment Rules of 2013, the homestay owners are not permitted to lease, rent their homestay unit to any third party and that the homestay owners are advised to comply with the same.
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