Team Samrat Singh

There are many people who are good at what they do, but there are always a few who are exceptionally successful. Often, these individuals are highly successful because they also possess excellent people skills. The good news is that we can learn these skills and make them work for us too. Here are six people skills that will help you succeed: 1.      Learn to be calm and to think clearly.   Have you ever seen a mother helping her child who just fell off a bicycle? She is calm and collected. It seems like she has practiced this moment hundreds of times and knows exactly what to do. In life and in business people who can stay calm, think clearly, and act quickly are better able to evaluate the situation and react successfully. 2.      Acquire knowledge and build self-confidence.   Have you ever heard the saying “knowledge is power”? Obtaining knowledge and then using it builds confidence in yourself and in your peers. Peopl...

Behavior:-The modern manager must be sufficiently aware of basic human needs to understand much of the behavior that he or she observes. Manager cannot assume that all the people are alike, or the other people are like him or her. One major commonality as that there is a reason for all behavior. The manager would do well not to condemn any act as being idiotic, pointless, or senseless. In the eyes of individual, the behavior makes sense. The manager must seek to understand the forces that energize the behavior. It is the responsibility of the manager to develop programs that will make use of the enormous energy that is within every person. In summary, the manager who wishes to use the expectancy model of motivation should devote attention to the following activities Ensuring that employees have sufficient training to do the task assigned. Removing organizational obstacles to proper performance. Instilling employee’s confidence concerning capacity to perform. Selecting or...

Opportunities In Tourism Industry The prospects for the hotel industry in India are bright. With revival in the global economy, international tourist inflow into the country is expected to rise. Additionally, hosting of international sports events and trade fairs and exhibitions in the country are expected to aid both inflow of international tourists and domestic tourist movement. The upcoming industrial parks, manufacturing facilities and ports across the country provide a good opportunity for budget and mid-market hotels. Although around 89,500 additional rooms are expected to come up in India in the next five years, the supply of branded/quality rooms in India is much lower compared to other countries across the globe. Hence, there exists huge potential for investors and operators across all the segments of hotel industry in India. The increase in room inventories is expected to make the hotel industry more competitive and hotels would be under pressure to maintain quality...

Marketing strategies Marketing strategies in the hospitality industry have changed drastically over the past decade. A decade back, the brand name of the hotel was a major driver. However, with the arrival of well educated and experienced travelers, hotel companies have had to change/realign their marketing strategies. Today, hotel companies marketing strategies are differentiation, consistency, customer satisfaction, delivery of brand promises, and customer retention. Development and use of technology have also changed the way hotel companies operate, creating the need for online marketing. Travelers increasingly conduct basic research on the Internet. Blogs, networking sites, and travel sites are therefore being used for making choices and the information provided tends to influence opinions and choices. Several travel portals have emerged in recent times and travelers are increasingly using these portals to make hotel reservations. Regards, | Team Samrat Singh |...

Trends in the industry The hospitality industry recorded healthy growth in early-2000, leading to a rise in occupancy rate during 2005/06 and 2006/07. Consequently, average rates for hotel rooms also increased in 2006/07. The rise in average rates was also a result of the demand-supply gap for hotel rooms, especially in major metros. Hotels were charging higher rates, at times much higher than that those charged by their counterparts in other parts of the world. Lured by higher returns experienced by the hotel industry, a number of players, domestic as well as international, entered the space. India became one of the most attractive destinations for such investments. While on the one hand, investments continued to flow into the hotel industry, hit by sharp rise in rates, corporates started looking for alternate cost-effective lodging options. This led to emergence of corporate guest houses, especially in major metros, and leased apartments as replacements for hotels. Whil...

Classification of hotels The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a voluntary scheme for classification of operational hotels into different categories, to provide contemporary standards of facilities and services at hotels. Based on the approval from the Ministry of Tourism, hotels in India can divided into two categories: 1) DoT (Department of Tourism) classified hotels 2) DoT (Department of Tourism) unclassified hotels Classified hotels Hotels are classified based on the number of facilities and services provided by them. Hotels classified under the Ministry of Tourism enjoy different kinds of benefits such as tax incentives, interest subsidies, and import benefits. Due to lengthy and complex processes for such classification, a significant portion of the hotels in India still remain unclassified. The Ministry of Tourism classifies hotels as follows: Star category hotels Heritage hotels Licensed units Star category hotels Within this category, hotels are...

                                          Wildlife tourism Wildlife tourism, one of the fastest segments of tourism, involves travel to different locations to experience wild life in natural settings. Due to its varied topography and distinctive climatic conditions, India is endowed with various forms of flora and fauna and it has numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants and animals. To tap the potential of wildlife tourism, the government has launched some wildlife packages for travelers. Wildlife Tourism in India includes wildlife photography, bird watching, jungle safari, elephant safari, jeep safari, jungle camping, ecotourism etc. The country offers immense opportunities for wildlife tourism. The strong heritage of wildlife in India comprises more than 70 national parks and about 400 wildlife sanctuaries including bird sanctuaries. However,...

                                          Rural tourism Rural tourism showcases rural life, art, culture and heritage of rural locations, benefitting the local community economically and socially as well as enabling interaction between the tourists and locals for a more enriching tourism experience. Rural tourism is multi-faceted and may entail farm/agricultural tourism, cultural tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, and ecotourism. Rural tourism has certain characteristics: it is experience oriented; locations are sparsely populated; it is predominantly in a natural environment; it meshes with seasonality and local events; and it is based on preservation of culture, heritage and traditions. India’s rural geographical and cultural diversity enables it to offer a wide range of tourism products and experiences. Increasing levels of awareness, growing interest in heritage ...

                                       Heritage tourism Heritage tourism is defined as “travel undertaken to explore and experience places, activities, and artifacts that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present”. It is oriented toward cultural heritage of the tourist location. It involves visiting historical or industrial sites, religious travel or pilgrimages. India is well known for its rich heritage and ancient culture. The country’s rich heritage is amply reflected in the various temples, majestic forts, pleasure gardens, religious monuments, museums, art galleries and urban and rural sites which are citadels of civilisation. All these structures form the products of heritage tourism.                                            Ecotouris...

                                         Wellness tourism Wellness tourism is regarded as a sub-segment of medical tourism. Here, the primary purpose is achieving, promoting or maintaining good health and a sense of well-being. India with widespread presence of Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Naturopathy, complemented by its spiritual philosophy, is a well-known wellness destination. Wellness tourism includes ayurvedic therapies, spa visits, and yoga meditation. The government is promoting this form of tourism with publicity and promotional activities.                                         Adventure tourism Travel for the aim of exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas is known as adventure tourism. With tourists looking for different options, adv...

Different forms of tourism There are different types of tourism. The recent trend is moving toward niche segments of tourism: • Medical/healthcare tourism • Adventure tourism • Heritage tourism • Ecotourism • Rural tourism • Pilgrimage tourism Medical tourism Medical tourism also known as health tourism has emerged as one of the important segments of the tourism industry. The term has been coined by travel agencies and the mass media to describe the rapidly-growing practice of travelling across international borders to for healthcare. Travelers typically seek services such as elective procedures as well as complex specialised surgeries such as joint replacement (knee/hip), cardiac, dental, and cosmetic surgeries. Psychiatry, alternative treatments, and convalescent care are also available. Several factors have contributed to growth in medical tourism worldwide. These include:                          ...