Saleem Abbas
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tourism |
| Occupation | Restaurant Manager |
| Location | Islamabad, Capital Territory, Pakistan |
| Links | Audio Clip |
| Introduction | Welcome to Balti Hotelier A global lens on hospitality—with a focus on Asia's vibrant and evolving scene. This blog is dedicated to exploring the many layers of the hospitality industry: from hotel management, guest experience, and sustainable tourism, to the latest trends in tech, food & beverage, and design. Whether you're a hospitality professional, a student, or a curious traveler, you’ll find insights, stories, and resources that inspire and inform. Join us as we spotlight industry innovation, cultural influences, and success stories shaping the future of hospitality—across Asia and beyond. |
| Interests | Hotel Management & Operations, Hospitality Trends & Innovations, Sustainable Tourism & Eco-Hospitality, Travel & Cultural Insights (Asia-Focused), Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality Career Development & Education, Hospitality Branding & Marketing, Event Planning, Resort & Spa Management. Startup Culture in Hospitality, |
| Favorite movies | Karwaan, The Lunchbox, Chef |
| Favorite music | 1. Sufi & Folk Vibes – Coke Studio (Pakistan & India): Tajdar-e-Haram, Afreen Afreen, Tera Woh Pyar, Chaap Tilak 2. Travel & Chill Playlists – Coldplay, Prateek Kuhad, Lucky Ali, The Local Train – long drives and sunset feels – Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, John Mayer – perfect for laid-back evenings 3. Desi Indie Scene – Anuv Jain, Hanita Bhambri, Taba Chake, Young Stunners (Pak) – honest lyrics, real emotions – Ali Sethi, Hasan Raheem – modern fusion with Eastern roots 4. Retro Bollywood Magic – Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, R.D. Burman – golden era nostalgia – Kabhi Kabhi, Chura Liya, Yeh Shaam Mastani – classics that never fade 5. Lo-Fi / Instrumental – Great for writing, thinking, or simply relaxing after a long day in hospitality hustle |
| Favorite books | 1. Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert, 2. Setting the Table – Danny Meyer, 3. The Art of Travel – Alain de Botton, 4. The Culture Map – Erin Meyer, 5. Atomic Habits – James Clear, 6. Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert |