Spalba Signs 150 Hotels in H1 2025 as Digital Venue Demand Surges

Spalba Signs 150 Hotels in H1 2025 as Digital Venue Demand Surges

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 10, 2025

Spalba, the SaaS-enabled B2B venue marketplace, has signed more than 150 hotels in the first half of 2025, underlining the growing adoption of digital platforms in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segment.

Nearly 40% of these signings came from contract renewals with existing partners, reflecting a healthy renewal rate of over 79%. Key renewals included properties such as The Oberoi New Delhi, Pullman Aerocity, Alila Diwa Goa, Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, and Heritage Village Manesar.

At the same time, Spalba has added new hotels across India and South Asia. These include prominent names such as Hilton Kathmandu, Leela Gandhinagar, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Fairmont Mumbai, and Aurika Udaipur.

The platform also reported a 300% increase in query volumes during the January–June period, crossing 1,500 compared to the same period last year. Most of these queries came from corporate buyers and planners looking to evaluate venues digitally before confirming bookings.

“Renewals from marquee hotels are the strongest signal that the platform is helping properties drive measurable event-led revenue,” said Naveen Gupta, Founder of Spalba. “Eliminating paperwork and reducing the need for repeated site visits have been major factors in increasing adoption.”

Alongside large hotel chains, boutique and independent properties are also joining Spalba. Recent sign-ups include Signature Club Resort, The Corinthians Resort, Cherish Ballroom Vasant Kunj, Neo Convention Hyderabad, Caravela Beach Resort Goa, The Club Mumbai, and India Expo Mart Ltd. Industry observers view this trend as smaller players turning to technology to compete with bigger brands for MICE business.

Spalba positions itself as a digital infrastructure layer for the hospitality sector. Its platform allows hotels to display real-time venue layouts, streamline RFP processes, and connect directly with corporate buyers. With MICE revenue becoming a central part of hotel growth, particularly in urban and resort markets, technology-led solutions are fast becoming essential.

Looking ahead, Spalba is preparing to expand into Southeast Asia, targeting markets like Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia where demand for digitised venue intelligence and planning tools is on the rise.


Eden Homestay Launches Online Portal for Faster and Simpler Bookings

Eden Homestay Launches Online Portal for Faster and Simpler Bookings

By Hariharan U

Published on September 10, 2025

Eden Homestay has unveiled its new online booking website- https://edenhomestay.co  designed to make planning stays in Hyderabad faster, simpler, and more convenient for domestic and international guests alike.

The upgraded portal features a modern interface, seamless mobile compatibility, and faster loading speeds, enabling users to browse photos, check real-time availability, read detailed room descriptions, and confirm bookings with ease.

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The new portal comes with a host of guest-friendly upgrades, including multi-currency and multi-language support for international travellers, transparent pricing for both Indian and global users, a redeemable reward points system, and the option to purchase and use gift cards. It also allows property owners to list their stays, helping promote tourism, while authentic guest reviews assist travellers in making the right choice. To ensure safety and ease, the platform is backed by secure 256-bit encryption for payments, along with a refreshed photo gallery, detailed room descriptions, and Google Maps integration for quick navigation.

A spokesperson for Eden Homestay shared, “We wanted the booking process to feel as comfortable and effortless as the stay itself. This upgrade is part of our commitment to offering ease, warmth, and quality to every guest.”

Key highlights of the website also include a new photo gallery, clear room descriptions, and Google Maps integration for quick navigation.

Established in Hyderabad, Eden Homestay has earned a reputation for its cozy atmosphere, clean rooms, and family-friendly hospitality. Catering to families, students, corporates, and solo travellers, the property combines affordability with comfort. With this digital upgrade, Eden Homestay aims to further boost both domestic and international tourism in Hyderabad.

Book your next stay today at https://edenhomestay.co/.


Biod Energy India: Transforming Used Cooking Oil into Sustainable Green Fuel

Biod Energy India: Transforming Used Cooking Oil into Sustainable Green Fuel

By Author

Published on September 9, 2025

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve towards sustainability, one pioneering company in India is setting remarkable benchmarks in clean energy and environmental responsibility. BioD Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in New Delhi, has emerged as a key player in the bio Diesel revolution by converting used cooking oil (UCO) into high-quality green fuel, offering a sustainable solution that benefits both the environment and public health.

Since its early foray into UCO aggregation in 2017, BioD Energy India has anticipated a critical challenge faced by the nation – the environmental impact of fossil fuels coupled with the health risks posed by the reuse of cooking oil in the food sector. Spearheaded by visionary leader Mr. Shiva Vig, the company set out to create a circular economy model where waste becomes a valuable resource, enhancing both sustainability and food safety standards.

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Shiva Vig, CEO of BioD Energy India,

Operating one of North India's largest UCO collection networks, BioD Energy India collaborates with restaurants, hotels, corporate canteens, and households to ensure that used cooking oil is collected responsibly and never re-enters the food chain. This effort not only prevents public health risks but also promotes eco-friendly disposal practices, aligning perfectly with the growing green initiatives within the hospitality sector.

At the heart of BioD Energy’s operations is its state-of-the-art BioDiesel manufacturing facility located in Bawal, Haryana, with a capacity of 100 tonnes per day. This advanced plant produces BioDiesel that meets stringent international quality standards, making it a preferred green fuel supplier to major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) through India’s annual tender system. Since inception, BioD Energy India has produced over 55 million litres of BioDiesel, significantly contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and supporting India’s ambitious climate goals.

The company’s commitment goes beyond large-scale operations. Recently, BioD Energy has expanded its UCO collection program to include household-level participation, reinforcing its dedication to community health and sustainability. With its FSSAI-approved aggregator status, BioD Energy guarantees full traceability and compliance, setting high benchmarks in responsible industrial practice.

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For hoteliers and restaurant owners striving to contribute to environmental sustainability, partnering with BioD Energy India offers a seamless solution to manage UCO disposal while promoting a green image in an increasingly eco-conscious market. As India’s hospitality industry embraces eco-friendly practices, BioD Energy stands as a trusted partner in the transition towards cleaner, greener energy.

In an era where sustainable practices define industry leadership, BioD Energy India exemplifies how innovation and responsibility can turn environmental challenges into growth opportunities. By bridging the gap between waste management and renewable energy, the company is not only powering vehicles but also driving India towards a cleaner, healthier future.


Attention hoteliers! Adopt Hotelogix and stay ready for the upcoming high-demand season

Attention hoteliers! Adopt Hotelogix and stay ready for the upcoming high-demand season

By Author

Published on September 5, 2025

As India’s hospitality sector braces for a busy festive season in October, November, and December, hotels are scrambling to hire approximately 250,000 temporary roles across various departments. However, with a demand-supply gap of roughly 60%, the challenge isn’t just hiring. It’s onboarding fast, training faster, and delivering consistently excellent guest experiences.

The festive rush is real. And so is the staffing shortage

In India, the October to December quarter is expected to see a 15%–20% spike in temporary hiring compared to last year. Hotels are adding more rooms, expanding their portfolio to accommodate weddings, corporate events, and a growing number of leisure travellers. Yet, the talent pipeline from hospitality schools remains thin, and training raw recruits on outdated and complex legacy systems is neither fast, nor scalable, nor viable.

So, what is the solution?

Here it is - a modern cloud-based Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) like Hotelogix.

Built for simplicity, designed for speed

Hotelogix ensures a quick setup. This means, hotels to go live in days, not weeks, with zero operational downtime. Plus, the system is extremely easy-to-use. Such agility is crucial when properties are onboarding temporary staff who need to hit the ground running during heavy demand seasons. The solution’s intuitive interface allows first-time users, including front desk executives or housekeeping staff, to navigate the system with minimal training.

What makes Hotelogix unique is its 24/7 support and comprehensive training system. It reduces the staff learning curve and allows them to perform tasks more efficiently—from check-ins, room allocations, billing, to reporting—without the need for constant supervision.

Scale up for the season, scale down after

Hotelogix’s flexible infrastructure allows hotels to create additional logins for their festive season workforce and roll them back post-peak. This elasticity means hotels don’t need to overinvest in permanent tech licenses or hardware. Temporary staff can be onboarded quickly, trained efficiently, and made productive within hours—thanks to the system’s user-friendly design. Such ease of use and intuitiveness reduce operational errors and increase accuracy, which is especially crucial during high-demand periods when hotels see a sudden surge in guest numbers. As a result, they can operate at optimum capacity without compromising the quality of service.

Empowering future hoteliers

Hotelogix has partnered with several leading hotel management institutes in India to train aspiring hoteliers on various features and functionalities of its solution. The objective is to make them industry-ready upon graduation. Such industry-academia collaboration not only enhances their employability but also supports the broader hotel industry in addressing the pressing challenge of hiring a skilled workforce.

In a market where a skilled workforce is scarce, demand is surging, and competition is intense, hotels must reassess their long-term digitalization strategy to stay ahead in the game. As the festive season approaches, upgrading to a modern and scalable cloud Hotel PMS like Hotelogix is not just a tech upgrade, but a strategic enabler.

Preparing for the busy season ahead? Let Hotelogix manage your operations while you focus on guest service.

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