REVOLUTION OF HOTEL INDUSTRY (WITH GROWING OF CAPSULE HOTEL)
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Capsule hotels are hotels developed in japan that features a large numbers of small bed size rooms known as capsules. Capsules hotels provide cheap basic overnight accommodations for guest who can not afford larger, expensive rooms offered by more conventional.
The first capsule hotel in the world was opened in 1979 and was the capsule Inn Osaka located in the Umeda district of Osaka, Japan and designed by Kisho Kurokawa. From there it spreads to other cities within Japan.
Since then this concept was appreciated by the world and its keep going on.
Interesting Facts About Capsule Hotels
1. instead of rooms on both sides of the corridor, bed size capsules are stacked on top of each other, side by side, in capsule hotels.
2. the capsule dimensions are usually 1.2m wide, 2m long & 1m high. so, they are not exactly suitable for standing or squatting. Not all capsule Hotels are 2 square meters long and 1.20m high.
3. Some capsule hotels are bigger and are even more luxuriously equipped with various facilities. some capsule hotels have luxurious lobbies, with a chandelier and posh bar included.
4. The Capsules my have, besides the bed, a hanging TV, suitable to watch in sleeping position, wifi, mirrors, small drawers, and alarm clock.
5. Capsules mostly have no lockers attached. individual lockers for guest to keep their stuff are usually placed in a separate zone, and they are not that roomy.
6. Capsule hotels started doing business more than 30 years ago.
To be exact, capsule Inn Osaka opened in 1979, that is 36 years ago. who would have thought that they would become so popular among business people and tourists alike.
Growing In other countries
As capsule hotels are growing fast in South Asia as compare to the north side like in Canada, USA etc . In India "Mumbai is upgrading" warns a sing announcing the arrival of the metro outside the country's first capsule hotel located on the first floor of a corporate park in suburban Mumbai , urban-pod is cool, silent world removed from the cacophony of the article road outside.
Japan isn't the only country with tiny-room mentality. According to a recent report from wiseguys research consultants, demand for capsule hotels has seen strong growth and isn't showing any signs of a slow down. The global capsule or pod hotels market was worth $159 million in 2016 and is expected to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 6.03 percent of $226 million by the end of 2022.
Japan isn't the only country with tiny-room mentality. According to a recent report from wiseguys research consultants, demand for capsule hotels has seen strong growth and isn't showing any signs of a slow down. The global capsule or pod hotels market was worth $159 million in 2016 and is expected to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 6.03 percent of $226 million by the end of 2022.
Urban-pod , founded by entrepreneur duo Shalabh Mittal and Hiren Gandhi draws inspiration from a similar chain in Singapore , which in turn is based on Japan's Famous Capsule hotels. Originally created as accommodation for businessmen looking for a few hours to spend when they miss their train and flights.
Hotel In Mumbai
Inside the hotel , there is an eerie silence , punctuated only by the ceaseless hum of central air conditioning. The decor is minimum staff in navy blue suits , are welcoming but suddenly and the equality is on high alert. This is not a hotel where you can check in anytime you like. The front door, like most door in the establishment , can be accessed only with a key card .
Bibliography
introduction:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_hotel
growth:-https://www.hotelmanagement.net/marketplace/risingphoto-traveler-demand-for-asia-s-pod-hotels-to-surge-by-2022
photos&article:-https://qz.com/india/973332/urbanpod-in-mumbai-a-night-at-indias-first-capsule-hotel/
Question?
1.How has the trend of building pod hotels instead of regular hotels impacted costs of development?
2.Where do we see the pod hotels move in the future? Do we just see them specifically for solo travelers or will do something for the general public as well?
3.Are the pod hotels good enough to give other hospitality sectors healthy competition?
2.Where do we see the pod hotels move in the future? Do we just see them specifically for solo travelers or will do something for the general public as well?
3.Are the pod hotels good enough to give other hospitality sectors healthy competition?
