The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Trident are finally opening. Now it is time to check-in! But who is checking in? Travel is low and it is Christmas, when most corporates don’t come to India anyway. Also, travel advisories from countries are keeping people at bay from an Indian holiday! Well, after the rescue operation was over and Kasab behind the bars, senior high-profile journalists of major dailies, etc. were flooring pages with articles about their sentiments attached to the TAJ. And, also with their wish to check in as soon as it opens.
I find it difficult to digest why you would need to display your affection for the hotels and reserve before hand by claiming so publicly. Though, that is a subjective preference, I must agree. Yet, I really don’t know what the other hotels must be thinking about it considering their opportunity is lost due to the terror attacks, as the conventional peak season is Nov-Mar, which is predicted to remain low this time around. On the other hand, people will be flocking into these two attacked hotels compensating them for the room night losses they had to bear apart from the interests crown would have to wine, dine and swing there to check out some obvious signs. Good for the Tata’s and Oberoi’s; occupancy is definitely going to be high in this season for the two.
Nevertheless, wish all the hotels a very Happy Christmas and New Year ahead.
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