Exclusive Interview | Manoj Kumar Tiwari, General Manager, Regency Holidays

Each experience is designed to provide adventure without compromising on the elements of luxury that our clientele expects. Our goal is to strike the perfect balance between thrill and elegance, ensuring that our clients not only feel secure but also pampered.

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Exclusive Interview | Abhijit Dey, Vice President, Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts

Secrets in keeping an engaged, safe and happy team:
Give them responsibility
Train them to achieve them
Encourage with all best processes
Evaluate & guide
Appreciate their contribution
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Exclusive Interview | Ishaan Sarkar, Chief Business Officer - Food Services, Quess Corp

I look for individuals who are not only skilled but also passionate about what they do. Attributes like integrity, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn are non-negotiable. I also value creativity and the ability to think outside the box, as these are critical for driving innovation in our field.
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Exclusive Interview | Jit Bose, Vice President Commercial - GRT Hotels & Resorts; Chair - The South India Chamber of Commerce ( SICCI) Hospitality Committee

The shift towards experiential travel is another trend that will redefine hospitality. Today’s travelers are increasingly looking for authentic, immersive experiences that connect them with the local culture and environment. This trend will continue to grow, pushing hotels to offer more personalized, location-specific experiences.
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Exclusive Interview | Abhishek Singh, Chief Culinary Officer, Ghost Kitchens India

I am India's first Corporate Executive Chef for an Indian cruise line. 
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Exclusive Interview | Vijay Krishnan Vazhvelil, Vice President – India Operations, Minor Hotels

The dedication to keep learning, a passion to succeed and dream big is what has brought me where I am.
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Exclusive Interview | Akash Bhatia, Group General Manager, Amritara Hotels & Resorts

My favourite interview question is, "If you could design an immersive guest experience that truly embodies the essence of India, what would it entail?" This question allows candidates to showcase their creativity, cultural understanding, and alignment with our vision.

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Mr. Arindam Basu, General Manager – Marketing and Communications, Delta Corp On Deltin. A Deep Dive!

The gaming and entertainment industry in India appears to have a promising future, given the rapid increase in demand for leisure travel and tourism, with casinos playing a critical role in this fabric. Deltin is well-positioned to capitalise on these market shifts.

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Exclusive Interview | Vikas Ahluwalia, General Manager & National Head, Zone by The Park Hotels

Exclusive Interview | Vikas Ahluwalia, General Manager & National Head, Zone by The Park Hotels

What is the one app / tech solution you would love to see?

On the lighter side, an app which will help in identifying a discount seeker or a guest who complains a lot.

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Exclusive Interview | Anuj Mahto, CEO, GKE Hospitality

Exclusive Interview | Anuj Mahto, CEO, GKE Hospitality

Starting from humble beginnings, I have learned invaluable lessons, overcome challenges, and leveraged opportunities to build a thriving career in the hospitality industry.

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Exclusive Interview | Ayon Bhattacharya, Vice President West India, The Orchid Hotel

Exclusive Interview | Ayon Bhattacharya, Vice President West India, The Orchid Hotel

An ideal Hotel Professional to me is the one who has the below 5 P attributes:

Be Positive

Be Present

Be Prompt

Be Passionate

Be Product Centric

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Exclusive Interview | Mr. Stephen D’souza, Cluster GM, Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai.

Exclusive Interview | Mr. Stephen D’souza, Cluster GM, Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai.

As someone with extensive experience in the industry, I have identified five essential skills that I believe will be particularly important moving forward to provide exceptional service and create memorable experiences for their guests. 

 Technology proficiency

 Cultural intelligence

 Emotional intelligence

 Sustainability awareness

 Creativity and innovation

By developing these skills, hospitality professionals can position themselves for success in the rapidly changing landscape of the industry. 

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Exclusive Interview | Mr Tarun Gulati, Director, Himalayan Hotels

Exclusive Interview | Mr Tarun Gulati, Director, Himalayan Hotels

Launching something new is exciting because it’s like a clean canvas on which you can give your vision shape and physicality and turn it into a reality. Hospitality projects require a lot of hard work to shape a vision into reality, and it’s a creative process.

The fact is that hospitality and real estate projects have a long gestation cycle, but they are also generational assets that keep giving you returns over many decades. So yes, they are exciting because we do like to think long-term.

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Exclusive Interview | Chef Ishant Khanna, Corporate Chef, Badmaash, VRO Hospitality

Exclusive Interview | Chef Ishant Khanna,  Corporate Chef, Badmaash, VRO Hospitality

What is one software you would like to see? 

A software which can give an insight into each recipe, from calculating the calories, protein, carbohydrates etc, to analysing the effect of each ingredient and giving a deeper understanding of the benefits and health hazards.

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Exclusive Interview | Gaurav Misra, Director Pre-Opening Operations - South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group

Exclusive Interview | Gaurav Misra, Director Pre-Opening Operations - South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group

Whatever you do, look at it as a calling and a purpose and not as a job.

Be consistent, even passion gets lost after a point.

Have a strong moral compass, if the compass doesn’t point true north you end up cheating yourself.

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Exclusive Interview | Raoof Dhanani - Managing Director, Sayaji Hotels

Exclusive Interview | Raoof Dhanani - Managing Director, Sayaji Hotels

The future of the hospitality industry is looking very bright and promising. Hotels can look forward to a robust demand.

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Exclusive Interview | Prasuk Jain, Founder & Managing Director, Snow World Entertainment

Exclusive Interview | Prasuk Jain, Founder & Managing Director, Snow World Entertainment

Adapting, Adjusting, and rediscovering new things with the right consistency and effort is the way to succeed.-Prasuk Jain

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Exclusive Interview | Laksh Yadav, CEO, Cocoberry India

Exclusive Interview | Laksh Yadav, CEO, Cocoberry India

It takes patience, consistency, and quality. As a whole to succeed in the industry.

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Exclusive Interview | Antony Doucet, Kerten Hospitality’s Brand and Marketing Director

Exclusive Interview | Antony Doucet, Kerten Hospitality’s Brand and Marketing Director

Luxury in hospitality is about space, silence, design harmony, carbon footprint, community impact, staff engagement, food ingredient sourcing, etc.

Even “experiences’ are already a thing of the past. People want “Emotions”, “Education” and that is precisely what we should offer to our guests today and tomorrow.

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In Conversation With Rudra Diggi, Owner, Hotel Diggi Palace

In Conversation With Rudra Diggi, Owner, Hotel Diggi Palace

One of the major reasons that Hotel Diggi Palace receives so much love from the guests is that the palace was never built with the intention of being commercialized for hospitality or as a hotel per say, rather as a home and an extension of the Diggi family to render their hospitality to the others.

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