Featured Blog Posts – January 2012 Archive (12)

Yet another sign that we remain long in equities at our own peril... 

22 Signs That We Are On The Verge Of A Devastating Global Recession

2012 is shaping up to be a very tough year for the global economy. All over the world there are signs that economic…

Too many people in business look at the telephone as an anchor--that's how they feel about lifting it when they have to make outgoing calls to potential clients. For some, you'd think it was covered with spiders or that it might electrocute them if they touch it. That reaction revolves around the fear of rejection. Granted, not too many people are brave enough to willingly put themselves in a position to be rejected. However, those who do will find all sorts of long-term rewards for…

What could be a better treat on a tumultuous Tuesday than the wonderful saffron setting amidst the sea and an extravagant relaxed meal? For a seafood lover, Saffron @ Atlantis is a paradise in disguise.



Tuesdays, which is more subtly known as the midweek in Middle East, could be chaotic with all the stress fillers like work, traffic and family pressures. Saffron @ Atlantis is a great mid week break. Having frequented the restaurant most of time on pretext of long drives to the…

The Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers has been awarded not just one, but two, coveted TripAdvisor 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

The independently managed and European family-owned 5-star hotel in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, which is part of the Worldhotels Deluxe Collection of luxury hotels, was selected…

I have always believed that every industry, business and profession requires certain specialized traits, skills and attributes in those who are engaged in its management. If that was not so, would we have needed education for churning out medical doctors or nuclear physicists or for that matter a sound or an auto engineer? Imagine a scenario when possession of a knife, thread and needle would be the qualification to perform a cardiac surgery, would you be surprised then, if the patient died.…

After doing my masters I will have two options HR and Sales & Marketing. I am in a dilemma that which one should I pick up for the best in my future.Masters of Hospitality, please suggest me.

With technology getting obsolete by the seconds, one wonders if the term future has any relevance any more. Especially for the trendy hospitality industry where the race is to compete in fulfilling guest expectations, in product, its character and personality. Hotel chains spend a lot of time and money in researching implementable user friendly technology in the hotels to remain competitive and to address the needs of the hi-tech travellers. Hotels are going…

Eight Magazine from Saudi Arabia on exclusive interview with Chef Gianfranco.



January 2012, Chiarini was featured as Star chef in the jet set magazine 8 (Thamāniya), from Saudi Arabia.…

Planning to build or make a Boutique hotel? Congratulations for taking the right decision, hopefully you are in the right city and location.

Today many hoteliers or entrepreneurs are opting to go into Boutique segment. I therefore thought it timely to pen down my own experiences of creating Boutique hotels.

Boutique hotels became popular in recent times as it gave an opportunity to even a small property owner with a decent house of…

Guys I am going to start new catering business in Lahore Pakistan.

So do help me in suggesting a wonderful name for my new catering company.

Thanks in anticipation

In my over four decades of working in the hospitality industry in a number of countries, I have gained mixed feelings on professionalism by witnessing various styles of functioning. Some sweet and a few sour ones. This article, the first in the series, is intended to address both styles, the sweet ones must know that if they lose the path what lies on the other side and the sour one to note that with a slight change in their management approach what harvest could be…