Expressing Emotions through Music: Neevan Fernandes releases Debut single ‘I Met Her’ on Spotify
2020 was tough for many. The global lockdown brought the world to a grinding halt and people stayed confined to their homes. Some hunkered down and waited for things to get back to normal. Some others used the time to express themselves creatively and find a channel for their emotions. Neevan Fernandes was one of […]
Lionel Noronha on Striking a Balance Between Work, Family and Life
From the graduating class of 2015-2018 of V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Management (VMSIIHE), Lionel Noronha has begun a promising career in the hospitality industry as the Duty Manager at the Front Office at Le Méridien in Goa. An alumnus of one of the best hospitality institutes in India, Lionel candidly speaks about […]
Recalling summer coolers of the days gone by
The blistering summer heat in May can be relentless. A cool refreshing drink in the afternoon when the heat is at its fiercest can do wonders. Gauri Patil, Assistant Professor at V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) shares two of her favourite summer cooler concoctions created from locally grown summer fruits that […]
Summers are here and so is the Mango!
The hot summer months are here again and with it the sweet luscious golden yellow fruit – the regal mango. A common favourite among the people of Goa, the mango is a versatile fruit which can be included in an array of culinary dishes, be it desserts, cold salads or a main course. Chef Sebastian […]
It is your attitude that will determine your altitude: Vincent Ramos, Area Director – IHCL Goa advises students of VMSIIHE
Bridging The Gap: Industry Connect’ is an attempt by VMSIIHE, one of India’s leading hospitality institutes to connect the students with eminent personalities from the hospitality industry they will eventually step into. The series consists of interactive sessions with students and virtual engagements will offer students a peek into the life of industry leaders and […]
Irfan Mirza, Director/Principal of VMSIIHE speaks at Global Summit on Education organized by Fórum Tourism in collaboration with Turismo de Portugal
The prestigious Academy of Trainers event organized by Fórum Tourism in collaboration with Turismo de Portugal is held in Portugal each year and brings global leaders from the field of education onto a common platform to discuss and deliberate on education and how educators and trainers can innovate and adapt to the changing landscape. Prof […]
From the Beautiful Bougainvillea to the regal Mango: Here are Five Trees You can Spot at the VMSIIHE Campus
Trees are beautiful living beings who play an integral role in our existence. They give us oxygen to breathe, shade, fruits, and surround us with their beauty. Knowing more about trees may help us to reconnect with them. We bring you five trees that are commonly found at the beautiful green campus of V. M. […]
It’s All About Food!
Developing a green thumb can be a daunting task at first. As who wants to put their hands in the mud? But, this is a medium to get food on our plate and maintain ecological diversity. Now with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have learnt the hard lesson of growing our own food and being sustainable. […]
Learning and loving nature at VMSIIHE’s Bio-Diversity Club
In this last one year, the lesson we have learned due to the COVID-19 pandemic is about our relationship with nature. When we were locked in our homes in the early months of 2020, we realized how connected we are to our environment and at the same time it fuelled the urge to conserve this […]
Giving Back to the Community: Students of VMSIIHE raise funds and donate football shoes to students of St. Anthony’s High School in Cuncolim.
The third-year students of the NSS Unit at V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, (VMSIIHE)-one of the Top Hotel Management & Culinary art institutes in India, raised funds from a bake sale and donated 13 pairs of football shoes to the students of St. Anthony’s High School, Cuncolim. As a part of their […]
VMSIIHE – First Hospitality Institute in India awarded by FSSAI with the prestigious ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification
One of Goa’s leading private hospitality institutes & Culinary art institute, the V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) located in the pristine village of Manora-Raia recently obtained the coveted government ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification with a 5-star rating. The prestigious certification has been obtained under the central government’s ‘Eat Right Campus’ an […]
Culinary Conversations: Conversing on Goa’s agrarian culture with visual storyteller Vince Costa
In the second episode of a monthly series session titled “Culinary Conversations” hosted by One of the Top Hospitality & Hotel Management Institutes in India, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), the students of the hospitality institute had the opportunity to interact with musician, entrepreneur, photographer and filmmaker, Vince Costa to talk […]
#BridgingTheGap: SKAL and VMSIIHE explore collaboration
The V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) recently played host to the members of SKAL Goa. The visiting delegates included tourism and travel industry leaders Ernest Dias, President Skal Goa (COO – TCI), Shekhar Diwadkar, Secretary (Alcon Hotels -Division Head), Menino Proenca, Director (Marinha Dourada, Arpora), Charles Bonifacio, Hospitality Consultant; Mario Sequeira, […]
Of Cocktails and Dreams: Sahil Essani raises the ‘Bar’
22-year-old Sahil Essani is embarking on a promising career in the hospitality industry as a management trainee currently based in Delhi. An alumnus of V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), one of the best hospitality institutes in India, Sahil looks back at his time at the institute and lessons learned during the […]
What should you know before opting for a M.Sc. International Hospitality and Tourism Management?
This is a proven fact as knowledge, experience and skills are proportional to each other. More the knowledge, the more is the experience and hence increased levels of skills. How can a hospitality business integrate technology into its operations? How can a state formulate sustainable tourism policies? How can we use qualitative and quantitative metrics […]