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The
world's their oyster
Indian hotel companies are being recognised as true professionals
in the international realm and are finding takers everywhere
- from Middle East to Africa and even Europe - for their management
skills. By Dinkar Farwaha
Absorbing
the shocks
The housekeeping department acts is essential for smooth hotel
operations and is under constant pressure to maintain cleanliness
and hygiene. By Sanjeev Bhar
A
sense of space
The recently opened The Westin Sohna - Gurgaon, Resort &
Spa, brings with it a new approach to services that meet guests
needs and yet allow them their personal space. The GM of the
hotel, Bipan Kapur believes that this is the trick
to break free from vanilla services in order to raise the
bar. By Sanjeev Bhar
In-flight
catering
In-flight catering is an essential component of an airline's
marketing strategy, especially in view of the stiff competition
between airlines.
Goa
on a platter
There is much more served up in Goa than fresh crustaceans
from the sea. The men who rule the culinary universe at the
Park Hyatt Goa speak of regional and international influences
on the grub of the land. By Neeti Mehra
HICSA
2008
The stage is set for the 4th Annual Hotel Investment Conference
- South Asia (HICSA) 2008. It will be held on the 2nd and
3rd of April at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai this year
Wine
and Indian food: A knotty marriage?
As a food and beverage person I have always been bogged down
by my own questions, as well as questions from my students,
inquisitive professionals and party animals pertaining to
what wines can be served with Indian food, a trend which is
fast gaining popularity in India and abroad.
Dollar
down$tream
For months now the Indian rupee has been appreciating strongly
against the US dollar and if this continues, the Indian travel
and tourism industry will definitely have to change its game
plan and perhaps stick to a single currency for transactions.
By Chetan Kapoor
Meet
Vegas' big brother: Macau
There are only so many superlatives one can use to describe
what is now the largest casino in the world. By Suman Tarafdar
Catering
to the savvy business woman traveller
Today, the same standards of hospitality are extended to both
men and women travellers by most hoteliers.
Serving
up India’s rustic flavours
India is known to whip up various concoctions with culture
as its main ingredient. The need to lure Indian holiday-makers
led to some ingenious developers inventing a distinct concept
of heritage parks. By Sayoni Bhaduri
FF&E
challenges in hotel boom
While the hospitality industry is experiencing an unprecedented
boom, these are testing times for both suppliers and buyers
of furniture, fixtures and equipments (FF&E). By Dinkar
Farwaha
Coffee
cafes….now, tea cafes!
Following the success of coffee cafes, tea cafes are now being
proposed in the country.
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