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Paradise
regained
There were certain geographical frontiers which the Indian
hotel industry never attempted to breach. But a shift in the
political climate, impacted by a change in business dynamics,
and influenced by the wanderlust of intrepid travellers, has
made perfect sense for hoteliers to open their shutters right
there. By Dinkar Farwaha
Batti
bandh!
'Switch off' is the new maxim and eco-friendly hotels, the
new hospitality. Carmo Barretto, general manager of The Lagoona
Resort, Lonavala, the latest from Concept Hospitality, speaks
about the property's contribution to the environment. By Beryl
Menezes
A
flavoured fusion
For world-renowned Israeli Chef Avi Biton, the culinary journey
began at age 14 when he started cooking for family and friends.
Twelve years later, he has his own restaurant Adora in Tel
Aviv and hosts a televised cookery show.
Up-close
and personal
The Chef's Table, a popular concept in restaurants across
the world, gives chefs the creative license to experiment
and tickle the taste buds of guests exclusively. Here's a
lowdown on how this trend is catching on in India. By Sayoni
Bhaduri
The
science of designing a food court
Multiplexes and malls are known mostly for their retail growth,
but there is only so much output one can expect from them.
It is time to look into what else they can provide. F&B
has always been an integral part, but somehow left out. Here,
the chief of F&B operations & design Dhiren Kanwar
at Kshitij Investment Advisory discusses ways to take F&B
in malls ahead
Hotels
in a festive mood…
With festive Christmas giving way to 2008, every hotel had
something special in store for their guests. Express Hospitality
goes on a pictorial journey to see what made each place different
and unique, after all a picture is equal to a thousand words
So
spa so good
SpaFinder, the global spa resource, has announced their fifth
annual prediction of spa industry trends, throwing light on
innovations and ideas that will shape the world of spa in
2008
Fully
loaded
Pioneered by Saharasri Subrata Roy Sahara, Aamby Valley City
has all the trappings of a fine MICE destination, with its
scenic beauty and proximity to both Mumbai and Pune thrown
in as a bonus
The
changing dynamics of lighting
Lighting plays a pivotal role in creating the ambience in
any space whether it is a lobby, a restaurant, a bar, a corridors
or a hotel room. It also plays an important role in enhancing
the architectural form of a building.
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