smart room technology in hotels

OYO and Microsoft to develop ‘smart room’ technology

MICROSOFT AND OYO Hotels and Homes will work together to develop “smart room” technology including customized in-room experiences, self-check-in, guest ID verification and augmented...

Remnants of Hurricane Ida floods the Northeast, killing nearly 50

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN promised federal aid to storm-ravaged areas and urged national unity for the long recovery after Hurricane Ida devastated parts of the...

H-1B visa restrictions may impact job creation

THE U.S. HAS suspended the entry of workers on the H-1B and some other non-immigrant visa programs, ostensibly to protect American jobs according to...

Article emphasizes need to continue marketing during pandemic

IN AN ECONOMIC downturn such as the one underway now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the instinct of many is to cut...

Christel House International founder DeHaan has died

PHILANTHROPIST AND FOUNDER of Christel House International Christel DeHaan died June 6 at the age of 77. Christel House International, with support from companies...

Auro Hotels employees support each other during crisis

EMPLOYEES AT AURO Hotels have not forgotten their teammates who have been furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic, nor have they turned their back on...

U.S.-India partnership head recommends coordination in post-COVID-19 reopening

THE U.S. AND India should coordinate their efforts when reopening the two countries after the COVID-19 pandemic stabilizes, according to the head of the...

Indo-American “samaj” community groups lend a hand during pandemic

THE HINDI WORD “samaj” in English means “community.” In Houston, and across the country, local groups of Indian Americans are taking the message in...

Consulate General of India, Atlanta holding Facebook information event

The Consulate General of India, Atlanta, is holding a Facebook live event Friday to offer guidance to Indian expatriates. Swati Kulkarni, consul general, and Shailesh...

OYO Hotels forms COVID-19 fund, founder waives his salary

OYO HOTEL OWNERS have created the OYO Welfare Fund to help employees at OYO properties and partner companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or...