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GRT Hotels & Resorts recently hosted the newest edition of its flagship thought-leadership series, ‘Great Conversations’, bringing together industry leaders for an insightful discussion on ‘Navigating Tomorrow – Leaders in Conversations.’ The spotlight was on emerging travel trends and the evolution of guest behaviour, explored through a compelling all-women panel featuring influential voices shaping the future of hospitality and tourism. Breaking convention, the session highlighted diverse perspectives on the shifting travel landscape, consumer demands, and the strategic direction for brands aiming to stay ahead. The distinguished panel included: Loveleen Arun, Founder, Panache World. Recognised by several global networks like Traveller Made, she is one of the premier Luxury Travel advisors in India today. Ranjini Nambiar, Director, Footloose Yatra Consultants. Ranjini served as the National – one of the industry’s most respected voices in experiential and sustainable travel. President of SKÅL International India from 2018 to 2020 Anu Shinoj, Hotel Manager, Radisson Hotel Bengaluru City Center The conversation was expertly moderated by Shubhangi N, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, GRT Hotels & Resorts. “The most enduring success in travel and hospitality belongs to those who look beyond fleeting market trends to capture the deeper, emotional voice of the guest. We believe the true differentiator is not operational perfection, but a commitment to purpose-driven hospitality and authentic human presence. We are happy to convene conversations like this with our industry peers, because it is through this collective intelligence that we can anticipate change, build trust, and deliver the extraordinary experiences our modern travellers seek,” said Mr Vikram Cotah, CEO of GRT Hotels & Resorts. The discussion delved into key areas, including the rise of experiential travel, the increasing demand for personalised …

Santosh Kumar, Regional Head, South Asia, Booking.com, has revealed that in premium hotel segments, non-room revenue (especially from F&B and events) now accounts for about 50% of income, which was not the case a decade ago. He was speaking at the launch of the ‘How India Travels 2025’ report in New Delhi.