Becoming a Better Speaker
Written By: Nelissa Alcasoas, Asst. Prof. General Management at VMSIIHE Have you ever been tongue tied in a situation? Perhaps during a casual conversation with your friends, a telephone chat or even maybe in class when the teacher has asked you a question? With practice, anyone can develop the skills to combat an impromptu […]
A Cosmic Passion of Gastronomy takes Herschell around World Kitchens
From the graduating class of 2021, Herschell Fernandes began running a ghost kitchen in his third year and is now getting set to undertake an exciting journey as a Management Trainee in the USA. Herschell, an alumnus of one of India’s top hospitality institution, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) speaks openly […]
Learning at VMSIIHE – Hotel Bell Desk Service
Written By: Yoshika Brooks D’silva Most General Managers depend on the performance of an outstanding front office to help them meet their guest service and profitability goals. The front desk develops the first impression about the level of services, standard, facilities and hospitality of any hotel. The Bell Desk is an extension of the Front […]
Making Lemonade out of Lemons: Zahur Virani tells us how he’s doing it
Former Student of the prestigious hotel management institute, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) Zahur Virani a resident of Margao now runs his own business TropiCoco, Sauce & Toss and Breadific in Goa while also curating food trails for ‘Soul Travelling’. Pushed to resign due to the pandemic, Zahur didn’t waste any […]
Rustic Recipes From the Heart of Goa
Goa is well-known for many reasons, one of which is its delectable cuisine. But is rice, curry, and fish, or vindalho and cafreal, all we have to offer? While these may be some of the more popular dishes there is a whole array of more seasonal and locally revered cuisine. However, getting your hands on […]
Keep Learning and Upskilling yourselves: Shawn Mendes motivates students of VMSIIHE
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), one of the leading hospitality institutions, recently had Shawn Mendes, an entrepreneur and founder of Big Blue Road, interact with its students as a part of the hotel management institute’s industry connect series ‘Bridging The Gap: Industry Connect’. The series is an attempt to bridge the […]
10 finalists to represent the state of Goa at the prestigious India Skills Competition 2021 Goa state finals were held at VMSIIHE
The state level selection for the prestigious India Skills Competition 2021 was hosted by V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) at the sprawling campus in Raia. This was the first time an event on par with international standards was conducted by the Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE) in Goa. After […]
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 […]
