Hotelier SPEAK

Top hoteliers share view on the wedding trends in todays time

We try to dedicate ourselves to designing a wedding. Our professional staff is determined to create a memorable and elegant wedding experience. We are planning to launch Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, towards the end of 2017.” Harleen Mehta Vice President, Sales Operations - India, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

With the Taj Wedding Studio, we will address the growing need for customisation of weddings and live up to the Taj promise of inspiring creativity in every aspect of celebration.” Chinmai Sharma Chief Revenue Officer,

Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris

GST, while it had affected the hotels' wedding business to an extent, we are coping by offering additional services within the standard packages. Lords Hotels & Resorts, as a chain witnessed a major slowdown in July.” Shamitav Jana Associate Vice President Lords Hotels & Resort

With the increased awareness and willingness to spend, the ease of conducting weddings in quality hotels will be a big draw and should result in double digit growth of this segment year-on-year.” Sharad Datta General Manager

The Westin Mumbai Garden City

Today is an era of customisation. There are guests who like to book the rooms and the food part with us but plan the rest of the arrangements themselves which works fine with us as we are left to focus on what we do best.” Vishal Jamuar General Manager Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Alibaug