Hospitality Blog

Relying On Just 1 Food Safety Supervisor? That's Your Real Liability
Food Safety

Relying On Just 1 Food Safety Supervisor? That's Your Real Liability

It takes one mislabeled product to get your licence revoked. And one Food Safety Supervisor could not possibly have the bandwidth to keep up. Get your whole…

Tsunami Costabir
22-09-202603 min read
How Employee Training Can Improve Guest Reviews and Ratings
Staff Training

How Employee Training Can Improve Guest Reviews and Ratings

Guests may forget the colour of the lobby or the size of the room. But they rarely forget how your team made them feel.

Team HTI
02-09-202604 min read
आपकी बटर चिकन असल में आपको कितने की पड़ती है?
Hindi Blog

आपकी बटर चिकन असल में आपको कितने की पड़ती है?

किसी भी मालिक से पूछिए पिछले महीने कितनी सेल हुई, जवाब दो सेकंड में मिल जाएगा। पूछिए एक प्लेट बटर चिकन बनाने में कितना खर्च आता है, तो पहले एक चुप्पी आएगी, फिर…

Team HTI
24-08-202603 मिनट
What Your Butter Chicken Actually Costs You
Restaurants & QSRs

What Your Butter Chicken Actually Costs You

Ask an owner what they did in sales last month and you get a number in two seconds. Ask what one plate of butter chicken costs to make and you get a pause,…

Team HTI
24-08-202603 min read
Build Better Hospitality Teams With HTI’s Industry-Focused Training Programs
Training Programs

Build Better Hospitality Teams With HTI’s Industry-Focused Training Programs

People remember moments; moments become memories. A genuine smile at the Reception. A server who anticipated your needs. A coffee brewed the way you like it.…

Andrea Costabir
30-07-202604 min read
Great Service Is Never Accidental
HTI Partners

Great Service Is Never Accidental

What do a luxury resort in the Maldives, a buzzing restaurant in Dubai, a five-star hotel in India, a hospital ward, a bank branch, and an airport lounge all…

Andrea Costabir
09-07-202603 min read
Essential Front-End Skills
Hospitality

Essential Front-End Skills

At HTI (Hospitality Training Institute), we understand the critical skills front-end personnel who shape guest experience, need.

Team HTI
18-06-202403 min read
Top Hospitality Practices
Hospitality

Top Hospitality Practices

In the hospitality industry, exceptional customer service is the key factor of a memorable guest experience. Front-end staff, including receptionists,…

Team HTI
15-06-202403 min read
Hospitality Is Not Just Service: It's How People Feel After They Leave
Hospitality

Hospitality Is Not Just Service: It's How People Feel After They Leave

Think about the last place you visited — a hotel, café or restaurant. Chances are, you don't remember every detail of the service. But you do remember how it…

Andrea Costabir
25-06-202603 min read
Understanding KPIs: Key Metrics for Success
HR

Understanding KPIs: Key Metrics for Success

Here is the complete list of the top 12 Human Resources KPIs and metrics that every HR professional and manager should know.

Team HTI
30-05-202304 min read
Front Office Jargon Guide
Jargon

Front Office Jargon Guide

Stressed by the terms used in the front office department? Stop worrying and start learning these 50 easy-to-understand explanations.In the hospitality…

Storm CostaBir
24-07-202304 min read
F&B Jargon Explained
Jargon

F&B Jargon Explained

Stop worrying and start learning the terms used in the F&B department; these 50 quick fix explanations will help you!In the hospitality industry, it can be…

Storm CostaBir
24-07-202304 min read
Housekeeping Jargon Explained
Jargon

Housekeeping Jargon Explained

Stop wondering and start learning the terms used in the housekeeping department. Check out these 50 easy-to-understand explanations!‍The hospitality industry…

Storm CostaBir
24-07-202304 min read
Food Production Jargon Explained
Jargon

Food Production Jargon Explained

Enough of wondering! Start learning the terms used in the food production department with these 50 easy-to-understand explanations.In the hospitality industry,…

Storm CostaBir
24-07-202304 min read
A Culinary Journey Of Passion & Opulence: Ranbir Nagpal, Yazu's Visionary Owner
Success Story

A Culinary Journey Of Passion & Opulence: Ranbir Nagpal, Yazu's Visionary Owner

In the opulent world of fine dining, where culinary experiences vie for attention, one young and passionate restaurant entrepreneur stands out as a beacon of…

Storm CostaBir
26-07-202304 min read
Pankaj Gupta's Restaurant Success: A Bootstrapping Journey
Success Story

Pankaj Gupta's Restaurant Success: A Bootstrapping Journey

Pankaj Gupta, Founder, Flavour Pot Foods LLP - the group behind hospitality brands – Taftoon (BKC, Powai); Oye Kake (Fort, Lower Parel, Santacruz and…

Storm CostaBir
08-09-2303 min read
Chef Abhijeet's Journey
Success Story

Chef Abhijeet's Journey

From humble beginnings to topping the culinary charts, dive into Chef Abhijeet Bagwe’s journey of perseverance & inspiration! Dream, Believe, Achieve…

Aaron Fernandes
03-01-202404 min read
Housekeeping Training Strategies
Housekeeping

Housekeeping Training Strategies

Squeaky clean. Awesome fragrance. Inviting vibe. That’s what we expect in a restaurant or hotel, right? Throw in gorgeous fresh flower arrangements - and…

Team HTI
09-12-202303 min read
"Vishal Gupta: My Journey From Dishwasher to GM"
Success Story

"Vishal Gupta: My Journey From Dishwasher to GM"

"From a dishwasher to a General Manager, I navigated through four countries – Australia, the United States, the Caribbean and back to India – to make my mark…

Storm CostaBir
09-12-202304 min read
Is The Customer Always King?
Customer Service

Is The Customer Always King?

In an era when self-respect and boundaries are the new norm, how are service staff supposed to walk the line between over-demanding and obnoxious customers,…

Team HTI
14-08-202502 min read
Why Training Your Guesthouse Staff Really Matters
Staff Training

Why Training Your Guesthouse Staff Really Matters

If your company operates a corporate guesthouse, you're not just offering a place to sleep — you're offering an experience. Whether it's a visiting client,…

Team HTI
11-10-202503 min read
Why Training Caretakers Matters More Than Ever
Caretaker Training

Why Training Caretakers Matters More Than Ever

As India's lifestyle shifts and work culture evolves, the concept of owning or managing local or outstation properties has expanded far beyond personal second…

Team HTI
27-12-202503 min read
Suggestive Selling vs Upselling vs Cross Selling: The Simple (and Surprisingly Funny) Difference — Explained Like You're 12
Sales Training

Suggestive Selling vs Upselling vs Cross Selling: The Simple (and Surprisingly Funny) Difference — Explained Like You're 12

Ever wondered how you went from buying "just a coffee" to walking out with a pastry, upgraded size, and mild financial regret? That's the quiet magic of…

Tsunami Costabir
25-2-202603 min read
Are Restaurant Feedback Forms Ruining The Dining Experience?
Customer Service

Are Restaurant Feedback Forms Ruining The Dining Experience?

Not long ago, a good dining experience ended with dessert and a satisfied smile. Today, it often ends with a restaurant feedback form. You pay the bill and…

Andrea Costabir
21-02-202602 min read
Crisis Management Training In Hospitality: Handling Chaos With Confidence
Crisis Management

Crisis Management Training In Hospitality: Handling Chaos With Confidence

In hospitality, challenges don't always come one at a time — they arrive all at once! That's why crisis management training in hospitality is essential to…

Andrea Costabir
20-4-202602 min read
If Hospitality Was Easy, Everyone Would Do It!
Hospitality

If Hospitality Was Easy, Everyone Would Do It!

Let's play a quick round of "Myth vs Reality."

Andrea Costabir
23-3-202602 min read
5 Skills Every Hospitality Professional Must Learn
Skills

5 Skills Every Hospitality Professional Must Learn

A career in hospitality is exciting, dynamic, and full of growth opportunities. But success in this industry doesn't depend only on qualifications — it depends…

Andrea Costabir
14-5-202603 min read
Myths About Hospitality Careers — What's Actually True
Careers

Myths About Hospitality Careers — What's Actually True

When people think about hospitality careers, they often picture long hours, limited growth, or only front desk or kitchen jobs. But the reality is very…

Andrea Costabir
05-6-202602 min read
Why Customer Service Is the Heart Of Hospitality
Customer Service

Why Customer Service Is the Heart Of Hospitality

In the hospitality industry, everything revolves around one central point — the experience. So rooms, food, and facilities matter, but service is what makes…

Andrea Costabir
23-05-202602 min read
I endured a grueling work stretch of 52 hours without rest… and it strengthened me!
General

I endured a grueling work stretch of 52 hours without rest… and it strengthened me!

Corporate Chef Agnibh Mudi of one8 Commune, Mumbai, defines hospitality as the Art of Creating Moments despite the challenges. This is his story. The…

Agnibh Mudi
07-07-202301 min read
What is FoSTaC?
General

What is FoSTaC?

FoSTaC stands for Food Safety Training and Certification. It is a program launched by FSSAI — the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — to…

Storm CostaBir
30-03-202301 min read
What is Hospitality? Definition & Meaning of the term.
General

What is Hospitality? Definition & Meaning of the term.

The word hospitality gets used a lot. But what does it actually mean? Today we will explain hospitality at 4 different levels — starting simple,…

Storm CostaBir
26-01-202301 min read
आतिथ्य (हॉस्पिटैलिटी) क्या है? 'आतिथ्य' का अर्थ और परिभाषा।
Hindi Blog

आतिथ्य (हॉस्पिटैलिटी) क्या है? 'आतिथ्य' का अर्थ और परिभाषा।

आज हम आपको "आतिथ्य" (हॉस्पिटैलिटी) के बारे में समझाएंगे कि किस तरह विभिन्न 4 स्तरों में "आतिथ्य" का स्तर कठिन होता जाता है! "आतिथ्य" एक सरल परिभाषा…

Storm CostaBir
26-01-202304 min read
Sanjay Vazirani: Passion and Purpose in the F&B Industry
Restaurant

Sanjay Vazirani: Passion and Purpose in the F&B Industry

Sanjay Vazirani, the CEO of Foodlink, takes us through his unrelenting and passionate journey in the F&B Industry, and shares what he learned along…

Sanjay Vazirani
16-11-202101 min read
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