The 15-minute guest-feedback link audit every hotel should run monthly

The 15-minute guest-feedback link audit every hotel should run monthly

DigiPlate founder Jamie Carmichael sets out a monthly 15-minute checklist for hotels to test every QR, NFC and feedback link as a guest would — before quiet link failures reach hundreds of stays.

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Where Gurugram Stays, Meets & Celebrates Ramada by Wyndham Gurgaon Central

In a city that moves as quickly as Gurugram, having a hotel that can keep up makes all the difference. Ramada by Wyndham Gurgaon Central, located in Sector 44, has been part of the city's hospitality landscape for more than 15 years. With 94 rooms, convenient access to the Millennium City Centre Metro, and close proximity to Gurugram's corporate hubs, the hotel is a natural choice for business travellers, families and guests looking for a short break within the city.

What makes the hotel particularly interesting is the way it brings different occasions together. With more than 28,500 sq. ft. of event space, including a choice of indoor venues and the Emerald Garden, it caters to conferences, business meetings and intimate celebrations. The focus for weddings is on smaller, more personal occasions, celebrations where families can spend time together, enjoy good food and have the important moments in one place.

Staycations are another part of the hotel's growing appeal. You don't always have to leave Gurugram to take a break from it. With a breakfast in bed approach, a rooftop pool, wellness facilities and dining options within the property, a weekend can easily turn into a change of pace without the long drive. The hotel's current offers also include staycation packages with rooftop pool access.

Food has its own place in the experience. Atrium Deli brings a relaxed world cuisine dining experience to the hotel, while Kokkinos Restro Bar offers an alfresco setting that works just as well for an evening drink as it does for catching up with friends or colleagues. And for those moments that call for something sweet, Atrium Deli Pâtisserie brings together freshly prepared pastries, desserts and cakes, whether it is a quick indulgence or something made for a celebration.

Looking Ahead: Hospitality That Stays Relevant

As Gurugram continues to grow, the role of a city hotel is changing too. Guests want more from a stay than just a room, while businesses want venues that can handle everything from a focused meeting to a full-scale conference. Weddings, meanwhile, are becoming increasingly experience-led.

Ramada by Wyndham Gurgaon Central is building around these changing needs with its focus on curated staycations, wedding celebrations and conferences, while continuing to keep the everyday essentials of good food, comfortable rooms and accessible hospitality at the centre of the experience.

OZEN Collection Takes Two Top Honours at the 33rd World Travel Awards

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OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO won top titles at the 33rd World Travel Awards, extending a run of Maldives and Indian Ocean villa resort honours for THE OZEN COLLECTION.

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The Hotel P&L Is a Lagging Indicator

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Marty McDaniel, CHA, argues that the P&L is usually the last place an operating problem shows up, and explains the leading indicators hotel operators should watch before month-end.

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Berlin Brew Plots a 20-Taproom Future, Putting Consistency First as Kamala Mills Opens

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With its new Kamala Mills taproom, Mumbai's Berlin Brew is building systems for consistency as it works towards around 20 outlets, pairing Berlin beer styles with Indian ingredients.

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Awas Country Club Reimagines the Private Club as a Weekend Destination in Alibaug

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Awas Country Club, a patrons-only estate in Alibaug that extends Sun-n-Sand's hospitality legacy, combines five-bedroom villas, wellness, sport and dining within a low-density mango-grove setting.

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VERTICES PARTNERS advises Curaa on INR 40 Crore Fundraise in Series A led by 3ONE4 CAPITAL

New Delhi, 2026: One of India’s leading legal advising firm with a notable track-record in private equity and venture capital space through their complex legal processes, VERTICES PARTNERS, recently advised Curaa - a New Delhi-based kitchen and lifestyle brand operated by Mojojojo Creators Private Limited, on its INR 40 crore Series A fundraise. Led by 3one4 Capital, the round also saw participation from existing investors including Kae Capital, Lumikai Fund and Better Capital.


The funding will aid Curaa to scale its operations in the direct-to-consumer kitchen and lifestyle segment. The newly raised capital will help support the company’s plans across product development, brand building and supply chain capabilities, while also helping it expand its omnichannel presence.


VERTICES PARTNERS played a vital advisory role in the transaction, with Partner Vishal Mehta leading the engagement. He was supported by Associate Manager Nisha Dharod and Associate Abhishikha Moyal, while Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs through the transaction.


Operating in the D2C space, Curaa focuses on kitchen and lifestyle products. The freshly raised capital will help the company with additional resources to continue expanding its product portfolio and bolstering the infrastructure needed in scaling up presence across both online and offline channels.


On the investor side, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised 3one4 Capital. The team was led by Partner Manish Gupta, with Principal Associate Rashi Singh and Associate Mannshree Sikchi also involved in the transaction.


IC RegFin Legal Partners LLP represented Lumikai Fund, with Partner Anish Jaipuriar leading the matter alongside Associate Utsav Vats.


Speaking about the transaction, Vinayak Burman, Founder & Managing Partner, VERTICES PARTNERS, said, “The Series A investment will provide Curaa the opportunity to deepen its product portfolio and strengthen the capabilities that will support its forthcoming growth phase. We are focused on helping the brand build a robust presence across the kitchen and lifestyle space. The transaction was an interesting opportunity for our team to work closely with the company and its investors.”


For VERTICES PARTNERS, the Curaa transaction adds to its work in advising growth-stage businesses and investors on private equity and fundraising transactions. The firm’s involvement covered the transaction from the advisory side, with its team working alongside the company and other stakeholders through the funding process.


The INR 40 crore fundraise comes as consumer-focused brands continue to build businesses around specialised product categories, direct customer engagement and omnichannel distribution.

ELE|NA Brings Its Maldives-Born Wellness Model to Rajasthan with Ananta Ajabgarh Sanctuary

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ELE|NA has partnered with Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh to run its wellness sanctuary as ELE|NA Ayur, the first property in a wider Ananta partnership and a new phase of the brand's growth in India.

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Antara Cruises Launches Nauka Vilas, a One-Suite Wooden Yacht for Private Journeys on the Hooghly

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Role, Not Rank: TOEIC–FHRAI Study Sets India's First English Benchmarks for Hotel Jobs

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A new ETS (TOEIC) and FHRAI study of six hotel roles finds English proficiency needs are shaped by day-to-day duties rather than seniority, giving India's hospitality industry its first evidence-based benchmarks.

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