Hospitality industry in West Bengal: A structural review

Indian hospitality industry has emerged as one of the key drivers of growth among the services sector in India. The hospitality industry includes many sectors like Hotels, Hostels, Motels, Amusement park, Heritage Qilas, Restaurants, Bars, Cafés, Nightclubs etc. The Indian hotel industry, being a direct beneficiary of the growth in the economy and the tourism industry, has also recorded strong growth over the past few years. Indian Government and Ministry of Tourism have contributed significantly to the development and growth of the industry by providing various tax holidays, policy measures and other supportive measures. The current study aims to provide a detailed review of the hospitality industry in West Bengal, with a special focus on the hospitality landscape in Kolkata and its current business scenario. Moreover, it also provides a glimpse of hotels in different regions of West Bengal, highlighting the facilities provided by them.