CHAPTER :1 INDIAN HOTEL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION Since the opening of the market and the rapid economic development‚ the travel and tourism industry has blossomed. The hotel industry’s fortunes are closely linked to this sector of the economy. But the availability of hotel rooms has not kept pace with the increasing demand. Moreover‚ as India accounts for only 0.5% of the global tourist trade‚ there is immense scope for growth. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) expects the Indian
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THE HOTEL AND RESORT INDUSTRY HOTEL - “A building‚ edifice‚ or premises or a completely independent part thereof‚ which is used for the regular reception‚ accommodation‚ or lodging of travelers and tourists and the provision of services incidental thereof for a fee” (Department of Tourism) CLASSIFICATION OF HOTELS (by size‚ location‚ rate) Airport Hotels • Named for its proximity to major travel centers like the airport • Business travelers who prefer
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Hospitality management Hospitality management‚ in hotel and restaurant management‚ is a very interesting and challenging program‚ which has become a popular career choice for most of the young generation in this century. This is a diploma program‚ which provides students the opportunity to become an excellent manager in the hospitality industry. The program is divided into four semesters. The first two semesters focus on basic managerial skills and the hospitality industry. In these semesters‚
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The main sources of revenue in a hotel are through sales in rooms‚ restaurants and bars. Identify and evaluate other possible sources of revenue. ‘One of the fundamental business concepts is that a company is in business to make money’ (Hales‚ 15:2005). Revenue is the monetary amount that customers pay to receive a product or service and is the first aspect considered when conducting financial analysis as it starts the cash flow process of a company (Hales and Van Hoof‚ 2010). Moyer et al (1995)
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COMMUNITY BASED LIVELIHOODS RECOVERY PROGRAM (CBLRP) FOR EARTHQUAKE AFFECTED AREAS OF AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND NWFP CBLRP-UNIDO INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PROFILE FOR 3 STAR HOTEL IN NWFP SEPTEMBER 2007 SUBMITTED TO AYESHA KHAN CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISOR Community Based Livelihood Recovery Program (CBLRP) United National industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) BY Sardar Shahid Farid Chartered Accountant Disclaimer All material included in this document is based on data/information
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of quality and integrity. Starting with Cotton Trading‚ Hashoo Group of Companies today boasts the only chain of Five -Star Hotels in Pakistan namely The Pearl Continental Hotels chain and the Karachi Marriott and the Islamabad Marriott Hotels with presence in all the provincial capitals and the Federal Capital except one. Today‚ Hashoo Group of Companies besides hotel industry encompasses oil and gas exploration‚ mining‚ ceramics‚ pharmaceuticals‚ tourism and travel. It also has considerable investment
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Chapter 1 The Problem and it’s Background I - Introduction A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation‚ in time past‚ consisting only of a room with a bed‚ a cup board‚ a small table and washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities‚ including en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning or climate control. The cost and quality of hotels are usually indicative of the range and type of service available. Due
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al.‚ 2011). The Pan Pacific hotel was positioned as a five-star hotel. The ability to afford a luxury hotel‚ like Pan Pacific‚ is directly proportionate to people’s income. As a result‚ the higher positioned price determined that the organization has targeted a particular buyer group. Since it gives up advantages on price‚ the enterprise was seeking a competitive advantage with its unconventional. In order to differentiate with its competitors‚ the Pan Pacific hotel is improving its quality of
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Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata opened Taj’s first hotel‚ the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower‚ Mumbai. This grand hotel epitomized a philosophy that still holds true today: provide impeccable service and unparalleled facilities so every stay is a memorable one. A part of the Tata Group of companies www.tata.com‚ India’s premier business house‚ Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 57 hotels in 40 locations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives‚ Mauritius‚ Malaysia‚ Seychelles
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Resource Allocation in Hotels –Alternative Distribution Options The number of reservations flowing to hotels through the electronic and switchboard distribution channels – the Internet and reservation call centers – is growing steadily. Once a minor contributor of bookings‚ they are now primary business sources and grow more important with every passing month. This productivity growth has heightened emphasis throughout the hotel industry on using the electronic and switchboard distribution channels
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