4 Strengths Of Hospitality Employees That Are A Boon To Other Industries
While working in a demanding industry of hospitality, employees and professionals develop quite a unique set of skills and strengths that set them apart from other industry professionals. Below are 4 qualities and skills hospitality professionals possess that set them apart from others. 1) Enhanced cultural sensitivity Working in the hospitality sector undoubtedly broadens one’s […]
Slow Tourism- The Next Big Trend in 2022
Travelling is an activity loved by many. In the hectic lives we lead, it is easy to end up putting together an itinerary which consists of rushed visits to 20 places in 4 days. Such an itinerary can give you hordes of Instagram pictures but might not give you the memories and moments to cherish […]
Making Days Better, One Baked Good At A Time
Nadia Aguiar, a resident of Goa, is a former student of the prominent culinary and hotel management institute, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE). Nadia developed a love for baking from a young age and this led her to study hospitality and culinary arts to make a career in the industry she […]
How To Improve Your Guest Experience With Ongoing Communication
When it comes to building brand loyalty, communication with hotel guests is crucial. Different elements such as pricing, amenities, and location are likely to influence guests. Employees must focus on in-person and honest dialogues in order to create a meaningful experience that resonates with visitors and turns them into lifelong guests at your hotel. Here […]
Chef Avinash Shares Culinary Secrets with VMSHIIE Students
Aspiring chefs at one of the top hotel management colleges of India V.M. Salgaocar International Institute of Hospitality Management (VMSIIHE) were in for a treat as Chef Aviansh Martins, of Cavatina, a restaurant which lies in the idyllic village of Benaulim paid a visit to the culinary institute and gave the students insights into how […]
Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In The Hospitality Industry
The concept of AI as a technical aid to the hospitality industry is greater, wider, and more pervasive than it has ever been. It has increased trust in the hotel industry by demonstrating the potential for AI-powered robotics to alter its operations, services, and facilities. Today, the hospitality industry where comfort-defining innovations are most quickly […]
Fall In Love With Mangoes All Over Again with These Simple Summer Recipes!
The summer season is undoubtedly here and it’s that time of the year when we crave ice creams, chilled drinks and cooling fruits. When we think of summer, one particular fruit particularly never fails to cross our minds and that’s the much-loved mango! Gauri Patil and Cleona Pereira, Faculty Chefs at V. M. Salgaocar Institute […]
5 Trends Driving Summer Travel in 2022
The travel industry, particularly domestic travel, appears to be reviving. Road vacations, weekend breaks, and stay-cations have become popular options, especially for Indian vacationers. In 2022, five major themes emerged as major travel motivators, and one thing is certain: the future of travel is looking bright. 1.Family vacations are gaining popularity People don’t want to […]
A Unique Twist On Traditional Cashew Coolers
With the onset of summer, it is Cashew season in Goa. The Cashew trees bloom with ripe produce in shades of red, yellow and orange. As the days grow warm outside, the Goan cashew fruit makes varied appearances throughout the season: first Niro, then Urrak, and finally Feni. Gauri Patil, Assistant Professor at V. M. […]
How to Gather Valuable Hotel Guest Feedback
In a customer-centric hospitality industry, guest feedback and evaluations are critical, which determine the hotel’s fate, reputation, reservations a hotel is likely to receive and ultimately, its income. With so much at stake, hotels all over the world are putting a greater emphasis on providing excellent service to their guests and then ensuring that the […]
Coping with the transition of “New-Old Normal”
Mental well-being is about our thoughts and feelings and how we are able to cope with the uncertainties of everyday life. In order to achieve mental well-being, one needs to learn how to be resilient. Resilience is our ability to cope with change and adversity. By strengthening our Resilience, one would be in a better […]
The Significance of Campus Security in Educational Institutions
Educational institutions aid in the overall development of a student and are an inexorable prerequisite towards quality education. A place that provides for a cohesive learning environment coupled with varied interactions of learners with different stakeholders including faculty, administrators, and visitors. A provision for a safe and secure milieu is a quintessential part of any […]
Nuts over Coconuts: VMSIIHE Celebrates World Coconut Day
On the occasion of World Coconut Day, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) hosted their ongoing series ‘Culinary Conversations’ with David Lobo (DL), Chairman of Deejay Group as the main speaker. The event was hosted online and gave students of the premier hospitality institute a chance to interact with a man who […]
Student By Day, Cafe Owner All The Time
Jai Chopda, a final year B.Sc student at V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) was able to weather a storm but he didn’t wait for the sun to come out, he created his own. In 2020, Jai’s brother was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and required a heart transplant during the pandemic. The family […]
Being Back On Campus: An Exhilarating Experience
With an ease in the pandemic V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), a prominent hospitality institute in Goa was able to open its doors for students. Offline classes began with all covid protocols in place, students and staff were accepted back on campus only with a negative RT-PCR report. Here is […]
