Hoteliers pull out all the stops to pamper business travellers
The Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort with exclusive offers for 'valued' corporate clients, while the Four Seasons Mumbai is aiming to be 'the business traveller's choice' with curated business traveller package that it claims goes 'above and beyond' and includes complimentary sparkling wines on arrival and half an hour spa treatments.
Travel and hospitality companies said they are witnessing clear shifts in the requirements of India's new-age business traveller, moving several notches beyond mere hotel accommodation. The demand for personalised amenities and services is going up and is being catered to.
Satyajeet Krishnan, area director, operations and general manager, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi said business travel — both individual and in groups — has seen a significant rise over last year. The hotel is running customised offers for lawyers, and diplomats on transfer, and there is a food and beverage (F&B) focus on express lunches and group dining offers, too.
Nitesh Gandhi, general manager at the Four Seasons in Mumbai said the hotel saw a demand in corporates wanting to entertain their partners in the evenings and has introduced Cocktail Hours at Modernist, for certain companies. «Keeping in mind the requirements for a well-travelled, busy executive, we have crafted a 'Business Travellers Package' which includes all that is required for a fuss-free, efficient stay,» he said. «With airport transfers, laundry, a spa treatment and more, guests are encouraged to be their most productive selves during their
