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A Culinary Legacy of Over Five Decades
Chef Manjit Gill talks passion for food; responsibility and the future of Indian cuisine.

Franchise vs. Independent Restaurant Which Is the Better Investment?
Weighing the pros and cons of both...

Menu Engineering
...The key to reducing kitchen waste and improving profitability.

"A successful restaurant starts with a well-defined concept!"
Kula Naidu and Sid Mathur, Directors, Secret Ingredient, reveal the key components of a successful hospitality business

The Decade Ahead
What does the future of India's hospitality industry look like?

From a struggling asset to a thriving business
...Himalayan Hotels has grown 25X in revenue. Tarun Gulati, Director, Ganga Kinare Resorts & Hotels, parent company Himalayan Hotels, shares his success story.

"Unlike conventional resorts, our approach is rooted in Reverse Urbanization!"
George E Ramapuram, Principal Architect & Managing Director, Earthitects, shares the vision behind his unique brand.

Branded Residences: The New Flavour of India's Real Estate Boom
Dinesh Yadav, Founder and Managing Director, Fine Acers Pvt Ltd, explains the increasing demand for branded residences and resorts in the Indian luxury real estate investment market.

Women in Hospitality Serving Up Success
The hospitality industry is at a defining moment where service excellence and luxury intertwine with a deeper commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Dilemmas Of A Woman
Career women fight to balance home and work. Dominic CostaBir spots a counterintuitive growth hack that works for married women in India.

From Pune to the World
How Ventive Hospitality, a premier division of Panchshil Realty, is transforming India's hotel landscape...

Hop Aboard the Local Train
Hotels are focusing on integrating regional and hyper-regional dishes into their food and beverage menus to make the case for local food.

Hospitality Without Borders
Across all industries, 'Five Star Hospitality' is trending. Dominic CostaBir discusses a wave that's now a tsunami, taking the demand for hospitality personnel across ALL industries through the roof!

Creating Asia's Top Hospitality Workplace
Patsy Ng, Senior Vice President for Human Resources Asia Pacific at Hilton, on Hilton’s award-winning workplace culture.

"HR is the business behind the business!"
Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President Human Resources, IHCL, in a candid conversation about talent management at IHCL, advice to HR professionals and more...

"Balance, precision, and love make simple food gourmet!"
Award-winning celebrity Chef Rakesh Sethi, Corporate Executive Chef for Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia, shares insights into his professional journey, as well as advice for budding chefs.

Top aviation careers taking off in 2025
A comprehensive guide to careers in the airport industry in 2025 - scope, roles, and growth opportunities.

9 Hospitality Trends To Watch Out For In 2025
Rooshabh Doshi, Co-founder, Nuance Consultancy, shares insights and predictions across travel, hotels, and dining.

Heritage Revitalised
As heritage structures walk the tightrope to be relevant, they have found an unexpected lifeline in hospitality.

Why Hospitality Needs Women Visionaries
The case for gender diversity in executive roles

EMPOWER.INNOVATE INSPIRE
Ranju Alex, Area Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International, highlights how Marriott is setting new standards in the hospitality industry.

"We take pride in creating meaningful connections within our community!"
In India, there is a lack of good public places for people to come together whether it is to share a common interest or for micro entrepreneurs to talk about their products or to just find the company of like-minded people without worrying about safety.

Sustainable forest management for a better tomorrow
Explore how B.C.'s forests combine sustainable practices, community empowerment, and global certifications to lead the fight against climate change.

Redefining Hospitality Spaces, Sugatsune's Sliding Door Systems and Award-Winning MFU1200
Sliding Door Systems have been an integral part of architectural innovation for millennia, celebrated for their effortless functionality and space-saving design.

CELEBRITY CHEF OF THE YEAR
KUNAL KAPUR Renowned Chef, Restaurateur, Author

HALL OF FAME AWARD - KAPIL CHOPRA
KAPIL CHOPRA Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Postcard Hotel, & Chairman of the Board at EazyDiner

HALL OF FAME AWARD - ANURAAG BHATNAGAR
ANURAAG BHATNAGAR Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
PATANJALI KESWANI Chairperson & Managing Director, The Lemon Tree Hotels

A Night to REMEMBER
Celebrating excellence at the 15th Annual Hotelier India Awards...

Fools Abound! Are you one?
Dominic CostaBir discusses events, and the lessons he learnt.