India, Sept. 12 -- How well a trip goes depends on where you stay, as this is where you return to relax and recharge after a long day of exploring. Booking accommodation is no longer solely about ticking off the usual items on your checklist, such as comparing prices, scanning a few photographs on the website, and checking the distance from major attractions.

But the expectations now also extend to Wi-Fi reliability and the overall experience that a property offers. Industry experts elaborate on what travellers now check before booking a stay and how these changing expectations are reshaping the hospitality sector.

Pranav Dangi, founder and CEO of The Hosteller, noted that price and location continue to influence accommodation choices, ...