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The
conservationists
Many a hospitality player is adopting the ecology-friendly
ethos but amidst this rising number are a few who take conservation
to a whole new level. By Gayatri Vijaykumar
The
Italian specialist
Italian specialist Chef Bill Marchetti, consultant advisor
to Blue Food's Spaghetti Kitchen, speaks of a recently hosted
pizza festival and the fine nuances of Italian food. By Neeti
Mehra
An
oasis of luxury
Among the many types of accommodations available to travellers,
the tented ones arouse the interest of many. Its origin goes
back to ancient times when it was used as shelters by the
nomads of China and Mongolia.
The
boat business
If a problem is not unique to a particular region, its solution
shouldn't be either. So whether it is the Venetian water canals
or the Kerala backwaters, the mode of transport over these
waters remains more or less the same.
Cashing
in on art
Hotel and restaurant chains are integrating art with their
products and adding value to their brands by developing museums.
By Dinkar Farwaha
Lost
in red tape
India's outdated rules force hoteliers and developers to demand
immediate change. By Sanjeev Bhar
In
tune with its dharma
A hotel that believes in practicing the eight dharmas of the
Upanishads, The Leela Kempinksi Bangalore has been a recipient
of many awards. Charles De Foucault, its GM, talks about the
stuff that drives the team to deliver consistently. By Gayatri
Vijaykumar
Demystifying
the bubbly
Think bubbly and the image of a celebration comes to mind.
But serving this delectable and much aspired-for beverage
is not an easy task. By Sayoni Bhaduri
IFCA
chefs certified as WACS Certified Chef (WCC)
The World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS) is a global
network of chefs' associations.
The
bulb of contention
Can Allium sativum or the humble garlic be separated from
Italian food, or vice-versa? This bulbous member of the onion
family is raising a funk back in the homeland. By Neeti Mehra
Hospitality
India: Growing pains
The fast growing Indian hospitality industry faces several
roadblocks like inflexible FSI norms, high land costs, inadequate
parking spaces, relatively poor urban infrastructural planning
and political inadequacies. By Achin Khanna
In
search of the unique
Estimated to be worth at least US$ 270 billion, the global
MICE market is evolving and its evidence is reflected in the
maturing incentive segment in India. By Andrea Lopez
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