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From Shelter to Sentience: The Centuries-Long Evolution and the Coming Revolution of Hospitality

timonlineMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

🔊 Listen to this The evolution hospitality industry By Mr. Rajagopaal Ier | CEO, UDS Hotels & Resorts There is a question I often ask

The Death of the Minibar: Why Hotels Are Losing the Heart of Hospitality

timonlineApr 23, 2026April 23, 20260

🔊 Listen to this By Raajgopaal Iyer, CEO, UDS Hotels & Resorts For decades, the hotel minibar symbolized quiet luxury – a small, humming cabinet

Eco conscious travel: Why more people are picking homestays over hotels

timonlineApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

🔊 Listen to this By Mr. Deepak Chhabra,Founder, Holy Hotels. Travel has started to feel a little different lately. It is not just about getting

Why New Year 2025–26 Redefined How and When India Travels

timonlineJan 27, 2026January 27, 20260

🔊 Listen to this By Deepak Chhabra, Director, Holy Hotels The New Year 2025–26 travel season marked a noticeable change in how travellers approached one

Air India Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad Sparks Global Scrutiny, Intensifying Pressure on Boeing

timonlineJun 13, 2025June 13, 20250

🔊 Listen to this By Ravisankar KV A catastrophic tragedy has struck India’s aviation sector, sending shockwaves across the global air travel community. The crash

Travel’s Tide Turn: How Tourism Can Champion the Fight Against Plastic on World Environment Day 2025

timonlineJun 4, 2025June 4, 20250

🔊 Listen to this By Ravisankar KV As the world gathers in Jeju Province, Korea, for World Environment Day 2025, the travel industry stands at

Kashmir Tourism Under Siege Again: Can the Valley Withstand Another Blow?

timonlineApr 23, 2025April 24, 20250

🔊 Listen to this By Ravisankar K.V. My journey with Kashmir began in 1989—as a curious traveller enchanted by snow-capped peaks, serene lakes, and the

Healthy Breathing for better living: Insights from Ayurveda and Naturopathy

timonlineMar 2, 2025March 7, 20250

🔊 Listen to this By Dr. Thomas Varghese Breathing is an essential life function, yet many take it for granted. In both Ayurveda and Naturopathy,

Maha Kumbh’s Influence on Spiritual Tourism In India

timonlineFeb 23, 2025February 23, 20250

🔊 Listen to this Spiritual tourism in India has been witnessing steady growth over the years. Places like Varanasi, Ayodhya, Rishikesh, Prayagraj, and others contribute

HUMAN TOUCH IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

timonlineFeb 12, 2025February 23, 20250

🔊 Listen to this The Enduring Power of Human Touch in Indian Hospitality In an era dominated by technological advancements and artificial intelligence, the hospitality