Alta blog

  • By Rakesh Patel — You will have seen the rise of hotel interest in adding wellness and fitness elements into their product offering, given consumer demand and pressure to effectively

  • By Rakesh Patel — It’s always great to exchange ideas and learn from others, at a good hotel conference. Here are some soundbites from the recent SEAHIS event in Bangkok.

  • By Rakesh Patel — We have gone from restricted travel to overtourism, in the space of two years. Local residents and organisations in travel destinations around the world, are back

  • By Rakesh Patel — My recent trip to Sri Lanka reminded me of the breadth of beautiful experiences the island has to offer, across the tea county, beaches, sacred Bhuddist

  • By Rakesh Patel — We did not attend MIPIM in Cannes – it’s too broad and too far, for a hospitality fund based in Asia. However, given the concentration of

  • By Rakesh Patel — The consistent message in most 2024 travel forecasts, was the robust return of Chinese tourists. So far, so good, looking at the Chinese New Year data.