MANAGING AND RUNNING A VALUE-FOR-MONEY HOSTEL
Travel accommodation goes beyond luxury resorts and charming boutique hotels. As more young adults hit the road, budget accommodation is growing in demand. We’re talking reasonable rates – between Rs 500-1000 per night. Here’s where hostels come into the picture. In India, the word hostels is most often associated with student accommodation featuring the bare […]
HIGH-TECH HOSPITALITY: HANDING POWER TO THE GUEST
The travel industry is powered by the exploring millennial. The first of Generation Y, which kicked off digital hospitality, continues to drive demand which is only expected to get more high-tech. This is no longer solely about online bookings and complimentary WiFi. Travelers want increasingly personalized services and products, more choices, and quick responses. This […]
Green washing: The invisible side of visible green marketing
‘If something sounds too good to be true, it is always worth digging a little deeper’ Written By: Dr Deepti Jog Several people worldwide have started to pay higher-than-average prices for products with high-quality and safety standards, which are linked by the marketers to sustainable consumption or as healthier choices. However, in reality, […]
Say Cheese! Chef David Suarez tells us all about Swiss cheeses
~ Mexican born, French raised Chef talks about some of the soft and hard local and regional Swiss cheeses with students and professionals of the hospitality management industry ~ Panaji, July 2021: V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), one of Goa’s top hospitality institutions collaborated with the Culinary Arts Academy, Switzerland (CAAS) […]
From Goa to the Netherlands: Mark Troy D’souza found his path
As an alumnus of V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) Mark Troy D’souza went from being unsure about the hospitality industry to being one of twenty-five students at the Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands pursuing his MBA. In a candid chat, Mark reveals to us how the three years spent in […]
Techniques to Master the Art of Dum Cooking
Written by Ms. Sujatha Madhava Dum means to breathe, ‘to keep food on slow fire’ and pukht means ‘process of cooking’, thus Dum Pukht is ‘cooking on slow fire’. In this form of cooking the food is cooked in a sealed pot over long periods. Slow cooking infuses the flavors from the various spices, […]
Amin Sheikh weaves the message of ‘Humanity and Equality’ across the globe
Bombay to Barcelona: Amin Sheikh weaves the message of ‘Humanity and Equality’ across the globe ~ The inspiring entrepreneur shared his fascinating story with the students of VMSIIHE in recently held online session ~ Panaji, July 2021: The rags-to-riches stories are the ones we’ve all heard at some point but their value is so much […]
Multi-faceted Navneet Prakash Tells All
Filmmaker, technology journalist, content creator, entrepreneur and owner of Cafe Rasa shares his entrepreneurial journey with students of VMSIIHE Panaji, July 2021: As a part of the inspirational interactive sessions ‘Be Your Own Boss’, V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) invited entrepreneur Navneet Prakash to share his experiences with students of the hospitality […]
Life Lessons from Mark Mendes: Continue to be students even after you complete formal education
VMSIIHE hosted senior tourism expert and a former member of Goa’s State Level Tourism Marketing Committee Mark Mendes a while ago at its sprawling green campus in Raia. With over 35 years of experience in the travel and destination marketing industry, Mark has a wealth of knowledge. He was the Country Director at Discover The […]
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: A BRIEF INSIGHT
Tourism is an exciting, powerful and adaptive economy for any country. So are its effects on the local environment. For example, an average golf course in a tropical country like India can use the same amount of water as 60,000 rural villages, along with 1500 KG’s of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides a year. Each […]
INDUSTRY TRENDS: WHAT’S IN STORE FOR HOSPITALITY?
Well before the novel coronavirus hit the hospitality industry, its modus operandi was changing. In just a decade, customer demands had increased, technology has pervaded every aspect of the business and new innovations have sprung up. The industry has adapted and will continue to do so. What big hospitality trends can we expect in […]
Raia: The Village that Reflects Goa’s True Essence
If one has to experience the true essence of Goa, then it is mandatory to visit a Goan village. These villages are an epitome of a quaint life where you will come across hard-working farmers, curious grocery store owners, and ever-helpful villagers. However, the one thing that will immediately grab your attention is the natural […]
THE CAREGIVERS – by Dr. Marie Raj
With the ravaging pandemic sweeping through countries, the role of caregivers has taken the spotlight. While the medical, paramedical, and other healthcare service providers' role has received attention, one set of caregivers have been ignored – home caregivers. Very often caregivers within the family remain unsung and unrecognized and their work often falls through the […]
What is food waste and what can we do to prevent it? Chef Sebastian Breitinger gives us the low down.
Wasted Food is a Global Concern. It’s a worthwhile reminder to all of us, to act and do something; do whatever possible to stop the wastage of food. Food waste is a global problem we cannot hide, sooner or later we will need to control it. We expect the world population to grow to 10 […]
Carving Out a New Path: Tanya Saigal Khera outwits obstacles
Dubai based Tanya Saigal Khera, an alumnus of V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) talks about her experiences at the premier hospitality management institute and professional journey with the hospitality industry and beyond. Tanya speaks candidly about dealing with uncertainty due to the sudden onset of the Coronavirus and how she overcame […]