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Editor's Note
Greetings !
Direct booking is the buzz word today. Hotels across the world including India
are moving towards the era of getting direct customers and cut all middle-man
including the big OTA's. The task is difficult as most of the OTA's are loaded
with money to remain in the middle and keep taking shares / commissions
from the hotels. IHD strongly believe that the customer belongs to the hotels.
And they have the right to get them direct.
Hotel industry is again neglected with the implementation of GST. Message is
loud and clear that the country do not need high spending tourist, but rather
happy to encourage backpackers. Also domestic tourism will take a beating as
staying in luxury hotels becomes more expensive.
Hospitality industry is witnessing occupancy rate moving north. But stagnate
ARR still remains the concern, as guest is not willing to shell out more money
for the same room and services.
Last was a year of consolidation with Marriott International's acquisition of
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Accor Hotels's acquisition of Fairmont Brands,
MakeMy Trip's acquisition of Ibibo and Louvre Hotels Group's acquisition of
Sarovar Hotels. Several international chains are keen to expand in India and a
few domestic brands are adding new properties, which will set the pace for
more deals.
IHD-Indian Hotel Directory 2017 remains the single largest hotel directory in
Asia, across all media formats - Print, Digital, Web and Mobile. We are committed
to promote our listed members among the growing travel market from travelers
within and foreign guests coming into India.
Wishing you a pleasant stay in all our listed hotels.
Best regards,
Neeraj Narain
Managing Editor
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Indian Hotel Directory