Hospitality Sector in India: An Overview

 Jai Guru Ji

Hospitality Sector in India

After the Liberalization of Economy, India Witnessed a sudden and significant Growth In Hospitality and Tourism Sector in India, which contributes almost 7 per cent to the GDP of India. Now it is considered to be a 'Sunrise Industry', and Hospitality Sector is expected to touch $460 billion by 2028 and even more. After 2000s Indian Tourism witnessed growth in Foreign Visitors also. All these enabled the Indian Hospitality sector to become Seventh largest sector Globally. Now in this Blog, we will explore everything about Hospitality and Tourism Sector in India.

Introduction to Hospitality Sector

Hospitality sector in India

Hospitality defines as a friendly and generous reception and entertainment of Guests, visitors or strangers. Hospitality is a tradition which have been following from ancient times and you will find hospitality in every sphere of of the country. 
At present, India's Hospitality and Tourism Sector is one of the largest service industry. Hospitality Sector of India has Seventh Largest Tourism Economy in the World, that's why it is also known as 'Sunrise Industry'. It is considered as the most profitable industry which creates almost 15 million jobs in the past five years. This sector attracts a major part of Foreign Direct Investment inflow with the most important means of Foreign exchange for the Country.

Categories of Hospitality Sector

Categories

In India, Hospitality sector broadly divided into:

• Lodging

• Food and Beverages

• Transportation

• Amusement parks

• Other Related fields. 

These are the major categories of Hospitality Sector, and further these divided into sub- categories like lodging is based on location and themes, and several industries offer such as food, accommodation, transportation.

Lodging

lodging

Lodging in India Includes Hotel categories and as well as Resorts. Hotels in India are divided into two categories Star Hotels and Heritage Hotels, and these divided into sub-categories. The Star category hotels are further divided into 5 star deluxe, 5 star deluxe with alcohol and non alcohol service, 4 star deluxe, 4 star deluxe with alcohol and non alcohol service, 3star, 2 star and 1 star. The Heritage category hotels divided into Heritage Grand, Heritage classic, Heritage palace, Heritage Basic, and all these Heritage hotels also have alcohol and non alcohol services.

There is a one prediction that overall Hotel Industry reach over RS. 1200 billion (but now because of pandemic its not confirmed). This industry in fast growing in previous years and hotel industry is growing about 7 percent per annum according to experts. 

Now, in these days both 5 star hotels and service apartment room offers, refrigerator, television, air conditioner, housekeeping etc. 

Top Players in Hotel Industry in 2020

1.) Hyatt Hotels corporation.

2.) Marriot international Pvt. Ltd.

3.) Radisson Blu Hotels.

4.) Taj Hotels.

5.) Oberoi Groups

6.) ITC group.

7.) The park Hotels

8.) The Lalit.

Food and Beverages

Food and Beverages

Food and Beverages category plays an important role in Hospitality Industry. Food and Beverages category further sub-divided into Organized and Unorganized. In the market it is difficult to track unorganized category because it forms 60-65 percent of total market and organized category forms remaining 30-35 percent of total market.

The organized category is regulated by Govt. authorities and they known for their standardization, Whereas on the another hand unorganized category has lack of supply chain and in quality control.

Organized category includes- fine dining, causal dining and quick service restaurants which almost 80 percent followed by clubs, pubs, lounges, bars, cafes and bakery. It is Predicted that Food and beverage industry will reach RS 5.5 trillion by 2022.

India is a home for one of the largest population an it offers large variety of different cuisines. Food and Beverage sector in India includes large no. of bars, cafes and lounges and also having nightclubs, tea and coffee shops. Apart from tourist places, this sector is rapidly growing in corporate hubs, colleges, universities offer immense variety of foods and drinks.

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation play an vey significant role in Hospitality Sector. Transportation is the first step in tourism business, starting from taking tourists from place of origin to their destination. Transportation helps in proving to transform a place into Global attraction of tourism. 

The backbone of Country's economy, Roads have proven to be helpful in development of tourism. Travelling to some roads in India can leave you at some beautiful destination experiences in your mind. India's road transport covers almost all tourist destinations from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and also India has the second largest road network which covers around 4,320,0000 Kilometers. Along with many Government bus facilities and Private Ola, Uber cabs provide quality services to reach from origin to their destination.

Roads proven to be backbone but Indian Railways also the second largest Railways in India. Travelling in railways is always economic, which helps people to easily connect and attract with different travel destinations. Railways is connected with each and every corner of India. The Government of India also running some special, luxurious and world class trains which attracts tourists not from India only but form foreign tourists as well. Maharaja express, Palace on wheels, The Deccan Odyssey, Golden chariot and many more are world class trains. 

Over the past few decades, Airways also contribute much in Tourism in India for both national and international process. Although the all major cities and tourist destinations have their own airport in India and are well developed and connected. All these help in boosting hospitality industry in India.

Amusement Parks

Amusement parks

Amusements parks are also known as theme parks. they both feature a lot of attractions like water slides, games, flat rides, carnival rides and many more different rides with food, dance and many more. In the last past decades amusement and theme parks shows a significant growth.

As per data, this sector contributes about 17 billion revenue, with almost 80,000 jobs across in India. Amusement parks help in to swell up the tourism around the world. Indian govt. also support this sector strongly and taken care of its infrastructure and development. It is been proved as a development is hospitality industry in India. 

Amusement parks and theme parks also boost up the local economy by creating an opportunity for opening up restaurants, retails etc.

Top Players in Amusement Parks

1.) Adlabs Imagica, Pune

2.) Essel World, Maharashtra 

3.) Kingdom of Dreams, Delhi

4.) Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

5.) Wonderla, Bangalore

Conclusion

Atithi Devo Bhava

At last, In Conclusion India known for its ancient tradition 'Atithi Devo Bhava' means Guest is God.

India is well known for its Hospitality nd Tourism sector which includes, snow caped mountains, deserts, beaches, Plateaus, oceans. India is Enriched one.

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Impact of Covid-19 Outbreak on Travel and Tourism

 Jai Guru Ji

Covid-19 Impact On Travel Industry

The Travel And Tourism Industry

In the past few decades, tourism industry has experienced a continuous Growth and this industry becomes the one of the fastest growing economic sectors globally. Travel and Tourism become one of the most important sector in the World economy, accounting of 10% of World's GDP and 320 million jobs Worldwide. This industry is also a key factor for all socio- economic progress, with tourism industry several developments made in  both national and international travel.

Globally, Tourism industry contributed almost $9 billion dollars to Global GDP in 2019. 

The Global Pandemic, has put more than 100 million jobs at risk many in micro, small and medium sized enterprises that includes a high share of Women, who represents 55% of tourism workforce, according to United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

However this growth has been halted in 2020 dur to Covid-19 outbreak. With this, all airplanes are on ground, trains halted at its place, hotels and resorts were closed, and whole Travel and Tourism industry gets most affected sector since the virus starts. This pandemic has cut both national and international travel in the first quarter of 2020.

Closing Borders, Travel Ban and Decline of International Tourists

The Covid-19 Spread all round the World. Countries all over the World the World applied Travel ban or Travel restrictions due to coronavirus spread. Travel halted, Airports closures, train closures etc. and nationwide lockdown just on to control coronavirus spread.

After the spread of coronavirus, almost 94% of countries having coronavirus travel restrictions. 

The number of international tourists are remarkably grow throughout the years, in 2017 arrivals total reach 1.3 billion globally, in 2018 its 1.4 billion, and in 2019 its 1.5 billion. But in 2020, with sever impact of Covid19 it gets declined by 22% and then 65% in half 2020.

These all closing borders, Travel ban and decline of international and national tourists only be happened because of coronavirus outbreak.

Massive Impact of Covid-19 on Tourism

Firstly, Tourism is the most affected Sector by the Covi-19 pandemic, impacting livelihoods, economies, public sectors in all Continents.

1.) About 100-120 Million Direct Tourism Jobs are at risk due to this Pandemic. 

2.) Export Revenue from Tourism fall by $910 billion to $1.2 trillion in 2020, which is affecting Global GDP by almost 2.5%.

3.) Hotel industry witnessed a severe impact of Covid-19 pandemic and Lockdown. According to reports there is sharp decline in performance indices:

      -55.9% decline in occupancy

      - 74.4% decline in revenue per bed available

4.) Women who make about 54% of tourism workforce and youth generation globally are at risk categories.

5.) There is no Nation which will be unaffected due to Coronavirus.

6.) The sudden fall in tourism sector also cuts off the funding of biodiversity conservation.

7.) Globally 90% of Museums closed and 13% of them never open.

8.) Many International Airline companies become bankrupt.

Priorities for Balancing Tourism Sector and Restart

Enabling Tourism once again is a major task and requires measures ensuring that people are safe and feel safe while travelling globally. There are priority areas to transform tourism:- 

1.) Boost competitiveness and build economic diversification.

2.) Advance innovation and digital transformation is needed in tourism sector.

3.) Coordination and partnerships of Government are needed to restart.

With the lockdown ends around the World, many countries have started to ease border restrictions reopen their countries for international tourists. Like in India, firstly Himachal and Uttarakhand have open their borders for tourists but with some covid-19 measures. Traveler who wish to go abroad, now they can visit as countries are welcoming them back. Countries like Beijing, Moscow, Cairo, Nairobi, Jakarta and other East European countries have resumed their tourism. 

As tourism restarts and countries gradually lift their restrictions in many parts of the World, but health remains the most concerned and priority matter to protect workers, countries, communities and travelers.

Only through collective action, coordination and help, we will be able to transform and restart tourism sector, and creates wealth, health and many decent job opportunities for those who lost their jobs in the Covid-19 Pandemic. We can Grow Together. 

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7 Incredible Road Trips in India

 Jai Guru Ji

Incredible Road Trips In India

Road Trips in India are Perhaps best way to Satisfy your Craving for for adventure and escape from daily life. Road trips are the best way to enjoy Landscape and Beauty of this Nature. Whether you're planning for a solo bike trip or a car trip with friends or family, it will make you feel relax and refreshed. To simply buckle up, start up your engines and whiz is the best way to feel calm and escape from stress. Here are the Most Popular Road Trips in India that you must take.

Delhi To Leh via Manali

Travelling from Delhi to Leh is Every Adventurous Biker's Dream! A Road Trip in Himalayas will always be accompained by beautiful Landscape and Nature's Scenery. This trip exist in bucket list of Travel Enthusiast. The Delhi-Manali-Leh road trip is one of the most famous in India and an absolute thrilling journey for all. Although the roads from Manali to Leh are tragedy and tricky but everyone wants to take this danger to enjoy awesome scenic beauty.

Distance- 1090 kms

Time- 25 hours

National Highway- NH1, NH21

Best Time to visit- June to October

Mumbai To Goa

This can Probably the Boss of Indian road trips. The party hub of the country is a dream destination of many and travelling to Goa by road only makes the journey magical. Goa in short is mesmerizing of all scenic beauty and western ghats from end to end. Th Pune-Kolhapur route via NH4 is considered as a safest route to travel and covers 590 km in 12 hours but Thrill seekers  may enjoy the Chiplun-Ratnagiri route via NH66 which covers 577km in 12 hours with narrow roads, beautiful scenic views.

Distance- Pune-Kolhapur route(590km), Chiplun-Ratnagiri route(577km)

Time- 12 Hours

National Highway- NH4, NH66

Best time to visit- September to March

Delhi To Agra To Jaipur

The Famous Golden Triangle makes up one of the best road trip in India, Which cover the three Historical rich cities which offers vistas for travelers. The road trip includes Delhi, Agra, Jaipur via Yamuna expressway (NH93). This road trip comprises of full picturesque views, dhabas and best Restaurants to quench your hunger. This trip covers 450 km in almost 7 hours from Historic sites in Delhi like (Jama Masjid, Red fort) to Agra like (Taj Mahal and Agra fort) to Jaipur (The pink city, Hawa Mahal). This is an Incredible Road Trip.

Distance- 450 kms

Time- 7 hours

National Highway- Yamuna Expressway

Best time to visit- August to March

Visakhapatnam To Arakku Valley

One of the best Road Trips in India is between Visakhapatnam to Arakku Valley. The road trip includes magical Eastern Ghats with natural bounty and Bay of Bengal spreads beautiful charm to it, The drive towards Arakku Valley, a small village makes even more enthralling. From Beauty of green, the stunning mountains that can be seen both side of roads you pass through. There are numerous scenic points and breathtaking views of Nature in whole Journey.

Distance- 114 kms

Time- 3 hours 30 minutes

National highway- NH 516-E

Best time to Visit- November to February

Delhi To Mussoorie

A perfect road trip from Delhi to the Prettiest hill station in the Country. This road trip is must for every Delhiite. The entire Journey through Mountains, Hills, Lush Greenery and breathtaking nature's view. This ride to be an Adventurous and bumpy ride with awful mountains scenery because roads after Dehradun not in a good condition.

Distance- 282 kms

Time- 6 hours 30 minutes

National Highway- NH58

Best Time to Visit- June to November

Guwahati To Tawang 

Guwahati to Tawang is one of the most challenging road trip in Northeast India. The road trip offers breathtaking views of snow caped mountains. This trip show the Buddhist culture. The scenic beauty between this road trip take you away. From November to February the roads must be blocked due to snow. 

Distance- 567 kms

Time- 14 hours 30 minutes

National Highway- NH52, NH229

Best Time to Visit- March and October

Bangalore to Munnar

This road trip is full of  Gorgeous Waterfalls and Windmills throughout your route. Road trip is full of Scenic nature beauty which makes you feel relaxed. Coconut trees are linking on each side of road. The nearby Landscapes includes forests, streams, tree gardens and many more. The roads are well maintained and providing you a safe and smooth Journey.

Distance- 478 kms

Time- 9 hours

National highway- NH7

Best Time to Visit- September to February

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Lonavala Travel Guide (2021)

 Jai Guru Ji

Lonavala Travel Guide

Lonavala is located in Western ghats in Pune District of Maharashtra. It is a Popular Hill station for mostly people of Mumbai and Pune. Lonavala is known for its charming, soothing and eye- capturing hills which attracts you to visit here. This picturesque Destination offers gloomy weather and its perfect for a weekend gateway. Lonavala scenic landscape made this place more attractive and you can also enjoy Leisure walks while exploring the place. It is widely popular during rainy season and makes this destination a Perfect right address for relaxing.

Best Time to Visit

Lonavala is must avoided in summers due to high elevation and it fails to provide milder temperatures. Most of the tourists prefer to visit here in the month of July and provides some breathtaking views of mountains and nature's beauty. The best time to visit here is between October to January when the temperature at mildest and occasional showers makes it  more beautiful and enchanting place. 

Climatic Conditions

Lonavala is located in Western Ghats and it experiences a monsoon affected climatic. The months between April to June it records warmest temperature about 35 Degree Celsius, The month between July to September it records maximum rainfall and makes this destination a breathtaking scenic views, and thousands of tourists visit due to the scenic beauty. In a winter season it records a mild temperature like 10-11 degree Celsius.

 

How to Reach?

By Flight- Lonavala does not have its own airport. However, Lonavala is in close proximity to Mumbai and Pune airports, both airports have a great connectivity with major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai etc. You can reach Lonavala by these airports. 

By Bus- Lonavala is located on Mumbai- Pune Expressway, which is well connected to the many towns and cities across the Country. Several Government and Private Buses companies providing their AC & NON-AC Deluxe buses, semi Deluxe buses, sleeper buses, ordinary buses. So you can travel anytime. 

By Train- Lonavala has a good connectivity with many places such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Delhi etc. You can also visit by train.

What Should You Pack?

Clothes- It is advisable to pack warm clothes for hill station like Rain coat, warm jackets, warm caps, furry socks and mufflers, boots, active wear and other woolen accessories to keep you warm in mild weather.

Toiletries- Toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, comb, shampoo, facewash, body wash.

Medicines- Create your own first aid kit which includes altitude sickness medication, painkillers, bandages, skin cream, pulse oximeter, safety pins, cold & cough medicines.

Other emergency things- Sanitizer, gloves, mask, power banks, charging adapters, emergency light, torch, portable gas stove.

Travel Checklist

Download and register your details on the Arogya Setu app before travel

Fill the self declaration form before you're boarding a flight. 

Pre book all your taxis and accommodations and transfer tickets in advance to have a hassle free travel.

Places to Visit In Lonavala

Going on a vacation to this breathtaking and soothing nature beauty is surely and experience of a Lifetime. So, why you miss any place in Lonavala? There are so many Popular and awful places to explore in Lonavala like Waterfalls, Lakes and Viewpoints. Most famous tourist attraction in Lonavala are Bhaja Caves, Bushi dam, Karla Caves, Rajmachi fort, Ryewood Lake, among others. Lonavala is also popular for treks like Korigad fort trek, Lohagad fort trek, Andharban trek. Ensure that you will follow the all covid-19 safety guidelines while travelling to Lonavala.

Things To Do in Lonavala

Lonavala is famous for its Nature's Beauty. The Mountain peaks, breathtaking views and raindrops explains the beauty of this region. There are breathtaking waterfalls and lakes. You can explore the beautiful waterfalls, Nature, archaeological history forts, trekking, hiking, camping and much sort of activities. Sightseeing is also the one of the best to explore the nature's beauty.

Accommodations

There are good accommodations available near Lonavala to stay and enjoy your vacation at fullest. Hotels in Lonavala provide well- maintained rooms that offer splendid sight. Some hotels are Green gate Resort, Orchid Resort, Hotel Rahi Plaza, Hotel Rajesh and many more. It is advisable to book Hotel or Resorts prior 1 week before you are reaching.

Food Culture

The main and famous Sweet of Lonavala is Chikki ad among the foods you can able to see different Cuisines in Lonavala's food. In Lonavala you can get mouth- watering dishes like south Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian cuisine and Local cuisine as well. Some famous places to enjoy food in Lonavala are Maganlal Chikki, Hotel Rama Krishna, Mapro garden, The London shakes Lonavala and many more. 

Follow this travel guide to Lonavala, Have a safe and Happy Journey😊

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