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Soul Of Hospitality
Garden OF GUEST JOY
With a leadership style as layered as a signature kebab platter, Mavela Das of Conrad Pune is bolstering the luxury dining experience—through empowerment, consistency, and the power of human connection.
1 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
GLOBETROTTER IN HEELS
Actor, fitness advocate and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has travelled to the top of her game at the speed of lightning, yet she remains grounded— unapologetically herself and supremely comfortable in her own skin. Today, she is a jet-setting fashion and fitness icon who has launched two Scarlett Houses in Mumbai within a year.
5 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
GOA'S NEW LUXURY LANDMARK
In Moira's slow lane, a boutique private member's club and a restaurant inspired by the Silk Route countries, redefines Goan luxury.
5 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
DEGH TO DASTARKHWAN: QISSAS AND RECIPES FROM RAMPUR
DEGH TO DASTARKHWAN: QISSAS AND RECIPES FROM RAMPUR
2 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
GOMA'S PAN-ASIAN STORYTELLING
At Radisson Mumbai Goregaon, food and beverage revenue now outpaces rooms. At the heart of this success is Goma, where heritage, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful storytelling turn every dish into an experience.
3 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
THE ART OF PAUSE
There's a rhythm to the world we rarely listen to anymore. The rhythm of stillness between seasons, of breath between words, of silence between one journey and the next. Somewhere between the last rain and the first chill of winter, October arrives softly — not as an event, but as an invitation. To pause. To breathe. To slow down.
2 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
Q&A WITH Arjun Sharma CHAIRMAN, SELECT GROUP
For Delhi folks of a certain vintage, the white and blue SITA World Travel buses were an everyday sight.
5 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
WHY 'BITE-SIZED' VACATION IS THE NEW BIG IDEA
Long holidays are out; microcations are in. For India’s urban, time-starved generation, short, soul-charging getaways are fast becoming the norm. High on experience, low on logistics—this is travel redefined for the burnout era.
10+ min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
INDIA'S WELLNESS HERITAGE REIMAGINED FOR DIABETES CARE
At Ananda in the Himalayas, the wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga meets clinical precision to create a pioneering diabetes management programme for today's global wellness traveller.
2 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
FROM THRESHOLD TO THEATRE
Atriums that astonish, rituals that endure, and spaces that work harder than ever-hotel lobbies are evolving into theatres of identity and experience.
8 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
A SPIRITED EVOLUTION
The amber glow of India’s bars tells a compelling story: cocktail culture is blossoming into a vibrant tapestry of craft, storytelling, and soulful innovation.
10+ min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
PUTTING MANESAR ON THE MAP
Heritage Village Manesar was a game changer in India's hospitality landscape, launched when urban getaways were a distant dream and all-inclusive resorts for inbound travellers were rare. Three decades later, its charm endures, enhanced by extensive restoration.
2 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
INDIA, RECHARTED
India's travel landscape is transforming, with emerging destinations reshaping traveller experiences and hospitality investment.
10+ min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
DIARIES OF A SOLO ADVENTURER
From scaling Mt. Everest to skiing solo across the South Pole, Satish Gogineni pushes the very edge of human endurance.
3 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
THE NEW INDIA OF TRAVEL, HOTELS, AND COCKTAILS
From Wayanad’s lush forests to Puri’s sun-streaked beaches, from Gangtok’s icy Himalayan heights to Sindhudurg’s tranquil coast, India’s travel and hospitality map is expanding beyond traditional routes. What was once a linear itinerary—metros for business, Goa, the Himalayas, the Golden Triangle, and Rajasthan for leisure, Haridwar and Vaishno Devi for religious travel— is now a circuitous journey across beaches, hills, industrial towns, and tea estates. SOH’s October cover story explores these emerging destinations, uncovering what draws travellers and how hoteliers are setting themselves apart.
1 min |
Issue 15 - October 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
CHECK INTO A STORY
Radisson Hotel's Literary Escapes invites guests into a world of books and storytelling.
2 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
QUILON LONDON RE-IMAGINES COASTAL INDIAN CUISINE
Quilon-a one Michelin star restaurant at St James' Court, A Taj Hotel-has returned, reimagined, opening a bold new chapter in south-west India's vibrant cuisine.
3 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
SAVOURING MADRID
We journey through the Spanish capital's culinary offerings, from ancient palaces to gourmet tasting menus and Michelin-star restaurants.
5 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
A SOFT LANDING IN THE HEART OF MUMBAI'S BKC
Ibis Mumbai BKC, part of next-gen ibis rollouts, is rewriting the rules of budget hospitality-one sweet bed at a time.
5 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
IS AI SET TO TRANSFORM TRAVEL PLANNING?
India seems ready to adopt AI but is not yet ready to fully trust it, reveals a recent Booking.com report. The worldwide survey demonstrates that while AI is permeating daily life, caution, excitement, and curiosity are in conflict.
7 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
ANALOGUE COOL
India's new vinyl bars are swapping bass-heavy beats for retro and nostalgic soundtracks.
3 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN AND THEN ANOTHER
From hunting lodge to heritage retreat, the Royal Heritage Haveli offers a deeply personal slice of Jaipur's royal past. This rather unexpected palace beautifully blends its heritage with contemporary updates, standing out in a city of palaces.
7 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
THE POWER OF BAR COLLABORATIONS
Mixologist-led bar takeovers significantly elevate a hotel's reputation and revenue, attracting diverse audiences, enriching team skills, and redefining guest experiences beyond standard nightlife.
5 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
SOUTHERN SOUL, GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT
Semma, Chef Vijay Kumar's unapologetically South Indian restaurant in NYC, wins the prestigious James Beard Award and lands the No. 1 spot on The New York Times' Top 100 list.
4 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
ARAGMA SERVES STORIES, NOT JUST COURSES
In an era of mindful eating and conscious cooking, Aragma-a quiet, ingredient-led restaurant in Pune-is shaping India's slow dining movement with elegance and emotion.
3 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
VISAKHAPATNAM EAST COAST'S NEW CROWN JEWEL
With new investments pouring into the largest city of Andhra Pradesh and an established industrial hub, Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is poised for rapid growth, and hospitality majors are eager to be part of the process.
10 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
LEADING WITH EMPATHY AND VISION
At the helm of one of the world's largest hospitality portfolios, Federico J. González-CEO of Radisson Hotel Group and Board Director of Louvre Hotels Group-leads with strategic foresight and cultural sensitivity. These qualities have powered the rapid growth of Radisson and Sarovar in India, a market he regards as a continent of opportunity with vast potential. An SOH exclusive.
8 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
A CRICKETING LEGEND'S JOURNEY THROUGH TRAVEL AND TASTE
Sachin Tendulkar's playbook for life spans travel, adventure, and the joy of food.
5 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
THE HOTEL BOOM THAT REFUSES TO SLOW DOWN
India's hotel sector may be entering a new era as it breaks the cyclical nature of its growth with record revenues, bold partnerships, and a new trajectory.
3 min |
Issue 14 - September 2025
Soul Of Hospitality
MEGA DREAMS FOR SOUTH ASIA
With a $1.2 billion price tag, 800 rooms, 17 restaurants, a luxury retail boulevard, and a world-class casino, Colombo's newly opened City of Dreams marks the region's debut on the global stage of mega integrated resorts.
7 min |