It is time to work on “You”!
How important is it to work on yourself? Does time permit a few minutes of “Me” time? Or is it too late for the “Transformation”? I am a person who always gave importance to what the world thinks of me or is it the correct way I have been portraying myself? I have been part of an industry that demands poise and beauty. It demands a smile among other things that was supposed to do my work, either solve an unpleasant scenario or just greet a guest in the lobby. My college was in a way a finishing school for me, I believe that I was transformed into a lady…
Walk your Way to Better Lifestyle!!
An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day – Henry David Thoreau. I would not call myself a gym or workout enthusiast but the current pandemic scenario has changed my perspective about exercising and after trying almost everything, I believe and really encourage walking! Walking may sound simple and those who are looking at shedding a few pounds may feel it be a waste of time or effort since it’s simple and takes its own time. But let me tell you, it’s not always about losing weight. You may gym rigorously for a few days and diet but does that give you inner happiness. If it does,…
The New Normal… Masks!
Covid-19, a word that changed our concept of lifestyle and luxury. The world is dependent on this accessory like wearing a watch. But isn’t this highly uncomfortable though mandatory. There are a lot of standards out there like N95, KN95, KF94 which you may come across when you go looking for a mask which can be very confusing. So how should you choose a mask for yourself and your loved ones? There are a few factors to be considered when selecting an appropriate mask: Standard: If you Google N95 vs KN95 vs KF94 or any other standard, you would most probably end up on a site that will give you…
The defined road to Menu Planning!
What do you think makes a great menu? It’s not always about the food or taste or its appeal, a great menu also matters! How many of us have seen a menu and walked out of the restaurant..well…yes, we do. I have personally seen menus and said I don’t think its this that I want to eat today and I am sure many of us have. “ A unique menu is a way to the great success of any restaurant” Menu engineering as we hoteliers say is an important factor to be considered. What do you think is menu engineering? As for me everything that your menu says will lead…
Smile…A universal welcome!
Service With a Smile…! This statement does define luxury … don’t you think? When we visit a luxury hotel/ highly rated restaurant, we expect a certain more poise and experience as compared to a regular cafe or a casual joint. Why is that? Have we been told to judge our experience in a certain manner or is it a believed notion. There are a few important mottos’ or lines which you hear everyday in a hotel school. “Service with a smile” is one of them. When i moved to work with one of the most leading hotel chain, we heard the following very often; “Its time to put on your…
Did someone say…..LUXURY?
Luxury Management is focusing on a brand / product and for a certain group of audience. So how does “Luxury Management” lead to “Luxury Hospitality Management” or can Hospitality Management make luxury its integral part. In todays’ time every guest demands Luxury. Every property (hotel group) has a list of criteria they need to follow so as to fall under the category of Luxury. With changing times, there is so much to extend and every Hotel chain has something unique to offer. I had come across a term used by one of the leading hotel chains …..they mentioned ..“We are in the business of Sleep”. Another group used “Home away…