Idli, Orchid and Willpower

About the book: idli, orchid and willpower the story of an entrepreneur who moved from a single, family style restaurant, to create a chain known across the nation. But his passion for hospitality did not stop there. Vithal kamat had a dream vithal kamat wanted a five star hotel. He went on to make the orchid, a five-star ecotel, which won numerous awards for being the worlds best environmentally sensitive hotel. The orchids multiplied and today stand as icons of hospitality. This is the story of what went into the making of this empire. This is an inspiring story of a man willing to face any odds for his dream, armed with determination, dedication and discipline. There are moments in our lives, where we feel like giving up on our vision and aspirations.this true life story shows that all it takes to make it, is the belief in your dreams and the conviction to see them through. About the author: vithal venkatesh kamat dr. Vithal venkatesh kamat, a second-generation restaurateur, a pioneer in green hotels, an environmentalist, an entrepreneur, an educationalist, an antiquarian, an author, a globetrotter, and a black belt holder in karate, is a versatile personality. Mr kamat is the recipient of more than 110 national and international awards including best ceo of industry award by the indian express, golden peacock award received from the hands of his holiness the dalai lama, and many more. He is a visiting faculty at jim ahmedabad, bits pilani and many management institutes in india and abroad.