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Housekeeping
Keeping
house
The mechanisation of housekeeping has happened - the traditional
mop has gone for a toss and high-gloss flooring that requires
crystallisation is the latest. Praveen K Singh brings to light
the best housekeeping practices happening in India.
The Evolving Kitchen
Cooking
up a small revolution
The Indian hotel kitchen has been experiencing an evolution
of sorts, with incorporation of new technology, smaller space,
etc. Praveen K Singh finds out the latest trends in kitchen
design and foodservice equipment industry.
Food & Beverage and Bakery
Changing
the palate
The F&B curve is rising, making way for institutional
consumerism. Sanjeev Bhar discusses the changes and challenges
lined up for this sector.
HR & Education
Training
for peak performance
The Indian hospitality industry's rapid growth is being derailed
owing to high attrition and fickle loyalty of its most important
resource - people. Neeti Mehra finds out how training can
ensure peak performance as technology develops, guest demands
increase and outsourcing of jobs swells.
NexGen Technology
Driven
by technology
It has the power to transform the Indian hospitality industry
that is driven by aggressive competition, demanding customers
and thin profit margins. Sanjeev Bhar examines how it can
take the industry to an even more progressive phase.
Make
your site the most potent weapon
History repeats itself as Indian hoteliers make the same mistakes
as their Western counterparts, writes Vivek Nayak
Virtual
fidelity
Marketing your hotel successfully on the Internet is easier
than you think it is, says Milind Mody.
Security
Security
on the radar
Security in this service-oriented industry has come to occupy
a significant position in orer to protect guests from crime
risks and compromise their reputation and goodwill. Vikram
Kharvi investigates.
Interior & Design
Architecting
the future
"Design can be an art. Design can be aesthetics. Design
is so simple, that's why it is so complicated". Preeti
Kannan analyses the future trends in interiors and designs.
Engineering & Energy Efficiencies
Time
to save
If we saved energy the way to did money, India would probably
be among the power-rich countries in the world. Priya Krishnaswamy
looks at how hotels can do their bit.
Franchising
Taking
the franchise route
As tourism in India takes centrestage, international hospitality
brands making a beeline for the hotel and restaurant circuit
are looking to franchising as their main strategy. Express
Hospitality dwells into the evolution of the concept.
Spas & Health Clubs
That
healthy feeling
Spas, associated only with resort hotels earlier, are now
becoming a fixture in city hotels as well. Bhavika Jhaveri
finds out more about the therapeutic experience.
Waste Management
Towards
zero-waste
Waste is an issue of increasing importance in the hospitality
industry. Express Hospitality explores how environmental issues
are driving the industry towards more sustainable management
of solid and liquid waste.
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