Furniture and furnishings are an important aspect of hospitality as they are not just functional but also add to the overall aesthetics of the design. The furniture design in hospitality is taking a big turn in terms of both aesthetics and functionality even as the space becomes more bespoke and ecofriendly in its choice of… Read More Furniture and Furnishing in Hotels
Hospitality Reservation Systems are moving into the realm of guest facing technology even as they consolidate room availability positions. Originally designed and operated by airlines, the reservation system was later extended for use by travel agencies, and global distribution systems (GDSs) to book and sell tickets for multiple airlines. With time it got introduced in… Read More Reservation Systems in Hotels
Sarovar Hotels and Resorts in its 28-year journey is all set to open its 100th property in the country, even as it ramps up its portfolio to expand further. The foundation for Sarovar Hotels was laid in 1994 when the first hotel was opened in Goa. In just two years in 1996, the group started managing… Read More Interview Anil Madhok and Ajay Bakaya, Sarovar Hotels
The one Hindu festival that bring us fond memories of festive celebrations is Diwali. This festival of lights is symbolic to the victory of good over evil. In today’s day and age as much as there is history and tradition that is celebrated during festivals, food has definitely taken a spot light and plays a… Read More Diwali Food
How children perceive their body is shaped by how their parents have shaped their thoughts in their younger days. Communication is a vital tool. How parents talk about their kids, becomes how kids think about themselves as grownups. The foundation of self-image is laid right in childhood. A very important part of the idea of… Read More The Parental Role in Body Shaming
As the festive season approaches, food is on the menu and there is a definite movement towards making desserts contemporary too. Experimenting with traditional food to give it a new age contemporary twist, whether in terms of ingredients, presentation or cooking methods is something that is afoot in the food and beverage industry. What this… Read More New Age Diwali Sweets
Diwali is a festival that is arguably amongst the most favourite of India and food is an integral part of the celebrations. Changing times have meant that new age ingredients have replaced traditional ones. However, the ethos of the celebrations remains true to their origins. As you will be making an extensive meal, it is… Read More Three Course Meal for Diwali
A much-loved dish by people of all age groups, Pizza may have origins in Italy but has taken on numerous forms to please different palates. Everyone knows that Pizza was originally created in Italy, it is believed to have had its origins in Egypt and Greece when flatbread with toppings were cooked. However, the modern… Read More Pizza Recipes
The beauty of nature and native flora comes to the forefront in the Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park at Anaikatti, Coimbatore. Think of the Nilgiri Biosphere and you probably conjure images of wild animals (specifically like the tiger), but there is much more to see in this extensive Western Ghats that is an ode to its… Read More Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park at Anaikatti, Coimbatore
The fishing cat is arguably one of the most elusive as well as one of the most misunderstood wild cats in India. Typically found in mangroves and marsh lands, the fishing cat is almost double the size of a regular house cat but is far smaller than other wild cats. While its name is fishing… Read More Fishing Cats