>I am intrigued and puzzled to see that the Delhi Hotel prices are about the same as a hotel where I live on the South Coast of England.<
The hotels EV have teamed up with are probably rather more highly rated than comparably priced UK facilities. The reason behind this choice is almost certainly part of a PR/Marketing strategy that Rawat is now following. Someone has undoubtedly pointed out that 80% of EV income comes from just 20% of premies and it is that 20% segment that Rawat and EV should be catering for.
It all makes good business sense and has the advantage of making the operation much more controlable - only minimal exposure to the lower income premies who might be experiencing a disenchantment with their lives and the failure of Knowledge to make every thing OK.
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