A Sustainable Focus

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India with 49 resorts across the country, has a focused strategy for sustainable tourism and welfare initiatives for local communities

the smart oak alternative

infusion spiral systems for wine, a patented system by the barrel mill in usa.

culinary stars in the swiss alps

with an impressive line up of chefs who have achieved cult status in their cooking art, the biggest food symposium in switzerland - chefalps, the international cooking summit - offers a platform for inspiration and business at the same time.

our team members feel proud to be working in a company that has a sense of purpose

recognised as one of the best places to work in india, as an organisation hilton takes great pride in its work culture. sabu raghavan, senior director hr, human resources - south east asia & india, hilton highlights the ethos of the company's hr policies and the initiatives for creating an engaging work environment.

celebrating with puratos!

the diverse range of offerings from puratos adds richness to the celebrations this festive season, with an abundance of taste and great food.

the bedtime story

with consumers demanding better comfort, global hotel chains standardising their products and rising standards of quality, the bedlinen and mattress industry is undergoing major changes at a very fast pace. food and hospitality world catches up with industry stakeholders to uncover the price and quality challenges in the india market.

suite serenity

located in a serene lane of koregaon park, marriott suites pune is the first in india, and the sixth in the world. subhash sinha, gm, marriott suites pune talks about the many unique features of the property that attract both long stay expatriate guests and short stay weekend visitors from neighbouring cities.

celebrating quintessential goa

sol de goa, the luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in north goa, recreates the essence of a portuguese courtyard house, while carving a niche for itself as a popular hotspot for music events and high profile fashion shows

free hotelamenities: the good, the bad, and the takeaway

data analytics can help hotel owners and operators make informed decisions about providing free amenities in their properties.

Managing Stress And Work-Life Balance

On Day two at FHW Mumbai 2018, purchasing managers of leading hotel companies discussed how they coped with stressful situations at the workplace and enumerated on the best ways to maintain a healthy work-life balance

New Milestone For Chef's Connect

For the very first time, Western India Culinary Association (WICA) organised its Chef's Connect Conference at FHW, Mumbai this year, which also saw the launch of the coffee table book 'Çulinary Flavours of Western India' 

HVS Set To Host The 13th Edition Of HICSA In Mumbai

WITH HOTELS ACROSS most Indian cities surpassing previous year's performance, India’s hospitality market has recently witnessed an appreciable increase in nationwide occupancy as well as a nominal growth in average daily rates.

FHW 2017 Mumbai: The Best Of Business

The year's first Food Hospitality World (FHW) exhibition concluded successfully in Mumbai, recording participation in large numbers from both exhibitors and visitors. The three-day event featured various programmes highlighting the skills and knowledge of the industry professionals and also honoured some special brands.

'Hunar Se Rozgar Tak Has Failed Miserably Because There Is Little Awareness Amongst The Target Youth Group'

AISSMS CHMCT is part of a bigger education umbrella – All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society, which has more than 18 institutions of education. Dr Sonali Jadhav, principal, AISSMS CHMCT speaks about the institute's achievements, the industry-syllabus mismatch and the disappointment of the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak Yojana.

World Food India 2017 To Strengthen India's Role In Transforming Global Food Economy

As India gets ready to host its biggest food event aiming to transform the food economy and double farmers’ income, the minister of food processing industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal gave a glimpse of World Food India 2017 to industry leaders, foreign missions and media in an interactive session.

RoohAfza Partners With Barista To Attract Newer Consumers

Hamdard Laboratories, an over 100 year FMCG company’s flagship brand RoohAfza has entered into a partnership with Barista Coffee Company with a focus on RoohAfza affinity markets, and the potential to attract newer consumers based on their demographics.

Duravit Celebrates 200 Years In The Industry

Duravit, one of the leading international manufacturers of designer bathrooms, has carefully managed its brand, which is synonymous with holistically designed bathrooms.

Prabhat Dairy Aims At Ambitious Expansion With New Brand Identity

Leading integrated milk and dairy products company, Prabhat Dairy recently unveiled its new corporate identity and logo in Mumbai, and disclosed the ambitious plans for the near future.

Sparkle And Shine With Brillo

With this festive season upon us, the entire country is lit up in a sense of joy, an aura of wellbeing

The Evolution Of Indian Cuisine

In the wake of modernisation of Indian cuisine, fusion trends and changing food preferences; South India Culinary Association's panel discussion witnessed chefs discussing the boons and banes of progressive Indian cuisine and sharing their suggestions

The Changing Designscape

Visual art in hallways, pops of bold colours in cafes, wooden floors in rooms and edgy designs on walls are slowly replacing the conventional interior elements in hotels and restaurants. While designers are experimenting with new textures and patterns, hoteliers want spaces that appeal to the new age traveller. Food & Hospitality World checks out the latest interior trends that are transforming hospitality design.

A Tribe for Students

Although the quality of education in India has evolved gradually over the years to meet international standards, the age-old cookie-cutter dormitory style of student accommodation has resulted in a dip in the number of migrant students moving cities within the country. To drive the new-age students to a new upscale student accommodation product, Yogesh Mehra, founder, Myturf Hospitality founded 'Tribe Student Accommodation' - an aspirational long-stay accommodation product exclusively for the students. Mehra and his sons Shantam & Aman met with Akshay Nayak to give details about the first-of-its-kind product and how they create a win-win situation for all their stakeholders at Tribe

Grover Zampa: Making Wine Experiential

From the recently unveiled visitor centre at its Bengaluru winery in Nandi Hills to the brand's proposed all-glass chalet resort in Nashik, Grover Zampa is striving to bring an all-round wine tourism experience to its guests. Steena Joy presents a detailed overview of the blueprint planned by the Indian wine brand

A Gastronomic Sojourn

Xenia Lam shares insights about her gastronomic travel experiences, from the Slow Food Movement orginating in Italia to her trying bear meat in Japan and why she feels cultural coordination tools can become actors of change, that can truly shape the future of food for the generations to come

M-cube 2019: Celebrating Marriott's Mice Vision in India

With the rise in MICE business in India over the past years, Marriott has tapped a significant share of this business from both domestic and inbound clientele with the help of their valuable travel trade partners. To recognise their efforts, Marriott International has been organising M-Cube (Marriott Meetings Matter), a specially curated gala event since 2013 in India. Akshay Nayak met with Kadambini Mittal, senior area director, sales & distribution, South Asia, Marriott International at Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa to collate glimpses of M-Cube 2019 and importance of MICE for Marriott's business in India

Jazzing It Up

The dream of Arjun Sagar Gupta, The Piano Man Jazz Club is India’s first and only live programming venue with a performance every night of the week. What is special is the design and ambience of the place that speaks and breathes music.  

Why Hotels Must Invest In These 10 Business Boosters!

Why hotels must invest in these business boosters.

Goa Is Good For MICE Business But It Must Maintain Its Essence: GMs Conclave

The GMs Conclave panel discussion at the 36th edition of Express Food & Hospitality Expo, threw light on the opportunities and shortcomings of promoting Goa as a MICE destination

Is Hospitality Winning The War For Talent?

Can the hospitality industry continue to find the skills it needs to support its huge growth potential? Recruiters and entrepreneurs representing a broad spectrum of businesses debated this topic at a recent event staged by Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. Stephanie Ruiz y de Jongh details what they had to say

CEDP Skill Institute: Showcasing Mixology Skills

In order to prepare the young blood entering the hospitality industry, CEDP gives them both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on so they are aware of what goes on in the industry comprehensively, informs Vasim Shaikh, group chairman and MD, CEDP Skill Institute