has chosen to dedicate an entire supplement to India, and why we have done so now. The answer is simple. India is one of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic, fast- growing countries, and its hotel sector reflects this. Hotel owners, operators and developers are taking India increasingly seriously, and so too are we. Sleeper India recognises both the spectacular growth of the Indian hotel industry, and the increased business opportunities this growth offers to hotel designers and architects, as well as the companies that supply them. We were spoilt for choice in terms of the hotel projects we could have reviewed within the limited space available, so apologies to any that did not make the final cut. Although you will find plenty of hotel projects in our coverage, we have also tried to dedicate just as much space to the research, analysis and market intelligence that will allow you to assess and access the opportunities India holds for your business. We hope you enjoy this inaugural edition. Please do let us have your feedback so that we can ensure future editions continue to meet the needs of the hotel design sector in this unique and special country.
Namaste! W
elcome to this special edition of Sleeper – the leading magazine for international hotel design, development and architecture. One might ask why Sleeper
Contents
04 Drawing Board 14 India: The Final Frontier 16 Under Development 20 A Golden Opportunity? – Market Overview 24 Interview: Priya Paul, Park Hotels 30 Feature: Fit for a Maharaja 34 Hotel Review: Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai 38 Hotel Review: Oberoi, Gurgaon 42 Hotel Review: Hilton, Chennai
46 Business: Helping Handovers A Guide to Doing Business in India
48 Business: From Bureaucracy to Bollywood 52 Product Portfolio 54 A Future India
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