Paan’s historical usage in Ayurveda traces back to 400 BC. Paan, derived from the Tamil word “Vetrilai” and the Malayalam word “vettila” via Portuguese, encompasses a rich cultural and historical significance. Cultivated primarily for its leaves, paan finds its most common usage in flavoring areca nut or betel nut chewing. The practice dates back centuries… Read More Paan or Betel Leaves
Pop-ups offer a dual benefit, providing both the hotel and guests with a unique and innovative culinary experience. Beyond the exploration of flavours, these events serve as a chance to showcase our hotel in a new light, emphasizing adaptability and diverse offerings. The learning curve is significant, particularly for in-house kitchen team, as exposure to… Read More Popups in Hotels
The MICE segment in India will grow manifolds in the years to come. A lot of corporates are now also looking at domestic destinations for hosting incentive groups, which augurs well for hospitality players in the country. The way India is emerging in the global market it is certain that India is poised to grow… Read More Hotels and MICE
Technology is being increasingly used by hoteliers to strategize and bolster revenues in their properties. Marketing technology helps hoteliers optimize our marketing efforts by targeting the right audience by demographics and location, manage multi-channel campaigns and also track our performance. These activities help drive customer engagement, track conversions, strengthen customer relationships and thereby drive revenue… Read More Technology Driving Revenues in Hospitality
The first planned city of India, Chandigarh is a kaleidoscope of culture, art and architecture and is also incredibly clean. One of the distinct things that I remember in my history book as a student was how the city of Chandigarh was described. Though I have little memory of anything else, this stayed in my… Read More Charming Chandigarh
A hot stone therapy at the Quan Spa in JW Marriott Chandigarh is sure to drive the blues away and help you embrace the very best of the season. A spa session is one of the best ways to relax and when it is done to perfection with attention to detail it makes the overall… Read More Quan Spa JW Marriott Chandigarh
A versatile spice that can be used in dried, ground and fresh forms, coriander has a unique flavour that packs a punch. The distinct aroma, pungency and flavour of coriander is unmissable which makes this a spice that can add a zing to any dish you make. To add to that it also has several… Read More All About Coriander
Zero Waste Cooking is catching the fancy of restaurants and hotels as they do their bit to become ecologically sensitive in their kitchens. The concept of zero waste cooking is simple – ensuring that no part of the ingredient is going waste. So think peels, seeds and skin of vegetables and fruits that are normally… Read More Zero Waste Cooking