2022 MARKS 10-YEAR MILESTONE FOR FOUR SEASONS MALDIVES SURFING CHAMPIONS TROPHY

India, June 2022: After a two-year hiatus, the world’s most luxurious surfing event announces its return to competition in the stunning reef breaks of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa.

Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy will be hosting its 10th year of competition from August 22-29, 2022, with perhaps the most exciting field of competitors ever to don the coveted jersey.

With a line-up of six professional surfers and a unique event format, the Surfing Champions Trophy throws traditional competition to the wind and, from the most lavish surf location in the world, puts on a one-of-a-kind show.

Rather than set 30-minute heats, each surfer’s heat time is based on their age. Additionally, their skills are put to the test across three different surfing disciplines – single-fin, twin-fin and a more conventional triple-fin thruster. With this varied format, each surfer has the freedom to get creative and have as much fun as possible in the water.

Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy announces the first three surfers (of six) who will be competing in this historic 10th year of competition – Rob Machado, Shane Dorian and Ross Williams.

These surfers are not only iconic in the sport but also makeup part of a very special crew in surfing’s celebrated history – The Momentum Generation. With their story now made into a feature-length film on HBO (The Momentum Generation), fans can tune in and become invested in the narrative of these legendary surfers – from their young teenage lives through to today, surfing in the Surfing Champions Trophy in Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa.

“Don’t be fooled by the age of our crew,” says Rob Machado. “We’ll be more fired up than ever, competing against guys from our own generation!”

The remaining field will be announced closer to the event, with three additional competitors including one local Maldivian wildcard. This packed field will be putting on a unique display of surfing to remember, as they compete for USD 25,000 in prize winnings and enjoy all that Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa has to offer.

Stay tuned for more updates as the (re)start of the world’s most luxurious surfing event approaches for its landmark tenth anniversary.

For surf fans who would like to be part of the action, contact the Central Reservations Department of Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at tel: (960) 66 00 888 or email: reservations.mal@fourseasons.com.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts the HEALTHFUL CHOICES Cook-off by Celebrity Nutritionist Sridevi Jasti

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts the HEALTHFUL CHOICES Cook-off by Celebrity Nutritionist Sridevi Jasti

Hyderabad June: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) organized 'Healthful Choices' a unique interactive cooking show at the Food Exchange in collaboration with celebrity nutritionist Ms. Sridevi Jasti of Vibrant Living. The cooking show which coincided with the Father’s Day Sunday Brunch highlighted the importance of exploring new healthful food choices and provided guests with a good time for networking & knowledge sharing. The cooking show touched upon the recipes of plant-based delicacies like smoothies, rice paper rolls, deserts, and much more.  

Eating healthfully doesn't involve counting calories but it's all about eating a well-balanced meal full of natural nourishment and fresh ingredients.  Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre always promotes healthy and sustainable food options for its guests. As a part of its endeavour to encourage soulful eating the team has also introduced a separate Vegan menu (An extension to its already existing elaborate Sunday Brunch Menu with excellent plant-based choices for discerning customers.

The event was a huge success and attracted a large number of participants. The Vegan menu was a great hit with the guests, who were seen enjoying a guilt-free meal with some lovely music under an overcast sky and slight drizzle.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said, "We are delighted to host ‘Healthful Choices’, cooking show at Food Exchange. The last few years of pandemics have made us realise the importance of physical and mental health and almost every concern can be addressed with the right food intake. The event provided great insight and we would like to thank Ms.Sridevi Jasti, for this wonderful interactive session. We have also curated a special Vegan menu for the guests who can now enjoy a wider spread of healthy options.”

Celebrate fathers day Welcomhotel Sheraton New Delhi

Spend Father's Day at Welcomhotel New Delhi and create stories you will
retell for a lifetime. Join us at Delhi Pavilion for a gourmet brunch
experience on Father’s Day and the eldest generation’s bill will be on the
house.

Relish the taste of familiarity and comfort with the best of Indian and
global cuisine - caringly selected and mindfully prepared by our chefs.
Enjoy our curated meals delivered seamlessly. Crafted with the utmost care,
safety and hygiene, we present to you much-loved culinary experiences from
around the world - now in the comfort of your home.

Topped with powdered cocoa and iced to perfection, treat dad to Nutmeg
Roasted Almond & Chocolate Celebration Cake, a cake as special as him.

Welcomhotel Sheraton New Delhi is also extending 10 percent discount on
Father's Day package and additional 20 percent savings on food and soft
beverages, spa, salon, and laundry services are included in this exclusive
staycation package.


For more details and prior reservations call 9818854237 or 011 42661122

BARBEQUE NATION AT SAYAJI HOTEL KOLHAPUR HOSTS ‘ANDAZ - E - LUCKNOW’ FOOD FESTIVAL

BARBEQUE NATION AT SAYAJI HOTEL KOLHAPUR HOSTS  ‘ANDAZ - E - LUCKNOW’ FOOD FESTIVAL 

Barbeque Nation at Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur is hosting the ‘Andaz - E – Lucknow’ food festival starting from June 17th, 2022. The 10-days food festival will showcase popular cuisines from the land of the nawabs with rich aromatic flavours and a myriad of mouthwatering cuisines. Treat your taste buds to an extravagant spread of delicacies across Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, and equally delicious desserts that are unique in their taste, inspired by the rich heritage of the Nawabi kitchen.

Andaz - E – Lucknow will feature an exhaustive choice of dishes including Zaffrani Murgh Tikka, Lal Mirch ka Bhuna Chooza, Nawabi Galouti Kebab among others. Traditional Lucknowi cuisine employs the use of unique ingredients, dry fruits and exotic spices to give a distinct flavor to the dish. Barbeque Nation encapsulates the essence of Lucknow's theme which is complemented by its traditional décor, soulful music, and royal ambiance. Curated by the Executive Chef, Andaz - E – Lucknow takes you on a culinary journey that dates back to the 18th century and discover the flavor that once enticed the Nawabs.

Barbeque nation stands as one of the major barbeque restaurants across the country. A leading casual dining chain in India, Barbeque Nation pioneered the concept of “over the table barbeque” live grills embedded in dining tables – allowing guests to grill their own barbecues right at their tables.

Date: 17th June till 26th June 2022

Venue: Barbeque Nation, Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur  

Contact- 7722053716 / 7722053713

Visit: www.sayajihotels.com

CAFÉ PRIDE AT PRIDE PLAZA AEROCITY NEW DELHI CELEBRATES ‘FATHER’S DAY’

CAFÉ PRIDE AT PRIDE PLAZA AEROCITY NEW DELHI CELEBRATES ‘FATHER’S DAY’

This Father’s Day express your love to the most special man in your life by treating him to an extravagant meal at Café Pride, Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity New Delhi. The all-day dining restaurant hosts “A Treat for Your Dad”, a specially curated menu inspired by what dads would love to indulge in. To make the day even more memorable the restaurant is offering a 50% discount on the buffet lunch. Café Pride features a curation of delectable dining experiences set in a casual atmosphere, complemented by traditional Indian hospitality.

The buffet menu encompasses an excellent lineup of tantalizing appetizers and mains including specialties like Healthy Man’s Choice Salads, Cantonese Vegetables, Country Style Roasted Chicken, Fish Soya Garlic, Corn Fried Rice, Kaju Kofta Curry, Cabbage Foogath, Silwata Masala Chicken among others. Conclude the meal with sweet treats ranging from Refreshing Mint Moose, Strawberry Delight, and many more.

As the popular saying goes, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. There are no better ways to pamper your loving dad than to surprise him with an exceptional gastronomic experience he truly deserves.

Venue: Café Pride, Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity New Delhi

Timing: 12.00 PM to 3.00 PM

Date: June 19th 2022

Visit: www.pridehotel.com

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla is hosting a Silk Route Food Festival

A culinary sojourn featuring the Silk Route at Edesia

Embark on a delicious trans-continental voyage as Edesia, multi cuisine restaurant at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla is hosting a Silk Route Food Festival for its patrons. The culinary extravaganza is a part of 12th anniversary celebrations of the hotel and showcases the food stories from the lens of Marco Polo, one of the greatest explorers of his era.  

Map the culinary Route:

Mediterranean and Asian cuisine lovers  are in for a culinary joyride to the countries such as Italy, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Persia, Somalia, India, Indonesia, China & Mangolia  as the festival will house buzzing Shawarma Station,  Carving Caravan, Teppanyaki Junction, The Kebab Road, Wok Station,  Sandwich Point, Pasta Street, Salad Marg, Dimsum Town, Ice Cream Parlour & more.

The festival boasts of 100 + dishes across the cuisines which will be served on cyclic basis to the guests.  Few of the delicacies to be served during the festival would be Mezze Platter, Shawarma, Sushis & Dimsums, Batu Maung Satay, Tandoori Raan, Turkish Kebabs, Vietnamese Sandwiches, Sausage Wraps, Chicken Thupka, Wok Fried Noodles, Homemade Pastas and more. A special LIVE South Indian station will also be set up paying an ode to Marco Polo’s landing on the Coromandel Coast back in 1292 AD.

The culinary sojourn offers the guests interesting dining experiences & setups in the form of:

• Merchant Of Venice: An Italian Household set up with a fireplace depicting the hometown of Marco Polo

• Mediterranean Nights: A cabana style seating with the hues of blue & white; an integral part of Marco Polo’s journey

• The Chinese Checkers: Dedicated to Kublai Khan, the emperor of Mangol empire where Marco Polo served as key official, with  a decor inspiration from the Lantern festival

According to Pradipt Sinha, Director of Food and Beverage, “As a hotel, we are focussing on experience-based food festivals with history entwined with food. Silk Route Food Festival spells the culinary tales from one of the most important trade routes of ancient era coupled with thematic ambience. Guests can choose if they want to take a seating in the European setup, Mediterranean set up or Asian set up which would be fascinating.”

According to Shuvendu Banerjee, General Manager, “We have a host of chefs in our hotel trained across diverse national and international cuisines. Curated festivals such as the Silk Route give them an opportunity to showcase their passion & talent which translates into lifetime experiences for our guests. The modern travellers & food enthusiasts are looking for interactive experiences, tailor-made delicacies, novelty in cuisines and social media worthy presentations and this is exactly how we would like to evolve with our food and beverage.”

Is Ravioli a distant cousin of Dumplings? Or can Spaghetti befriend a Wok instead of drowning in love with Pesto? Decode of the secret connection of the cuisines across the Silk Route in the most delectable ways at Edesia

When: 10th June to 23rd June, 2022 

Buffet Price: INR 2299 + taxes per person (Only for dinners)

HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLFLINKS SPREADS THE MESSAGE OF ONLY ONE EARTH, THIS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLFLINKS SPREADS THE MESSAGE OF ONLY ONE EARTH, THIS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

~ GREEN INITIATIVES TAKE PRIORITY IN THE HOTEL OPERATIONS ~

June 2022:  With an aim to celebrate, protect and restore our planet, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks conducted a host of transformative and sustainable activities in the hotel with the team members and guests, to spread the message of this year’s World Environment Day theme of Only One Earth.

Designed to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of the only planet we have, several initiatives were planned over the course of one week to offer insights into sustainability issues and the hotel’s environmental policy including-

·        The hotel personnel carried out a cleanliness drive near the hotel. They collected close to 300kgs of trash and other waste materials that were strewn across the road.

·        Introduced a water bottling plant within the premises to serve purified water to guests in rooms and restaurants. The plant works on the principle, that an automated in-house system washes, sterilizes and fills glass bottles, thereby not only cutting down on plastic waste but also eliminating carbon emissions involved in transporting the bottles to the hotel from a plant.

·        In-house guests were given seed balls in a water-soluble pouch as a token of the hotel’s commitment to supporting sustainable practices.

·        Organized a poster-making and slogan writing competition for employee kids along with the children of Parikrama- a Bangalore-based NGO to highlight the key messaging of #OnlyOneEarth. These posters were later displayed in guest areas to promote the occasion.

·        Highlighted the use of Organic Waste Composter by recycling all the wet waste generated at the hotel and transforming it into organic manure for our own landscape.

·        Constantly encourage guests to commute to work within the tech park in the electric golf carts. This enables us to save an enormous amount of fuel combustion.

Tejus Jose, General Manager expressed his views on the occasion, "In line with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose initiative, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks under the ownership of Embassy Group, continues to drive responsible tourism at every step. From eliminating several single-use plastics, introducing water conservation strategies to reducing carbon footprint, we remain committed to sustainable business practices.”

 He further added, “We will continue to invest in activities and drive initiatives at the hotel to encourage healthy tourism and eco balance. Our planet is everyone’s responsibility and we must all make a collective effort to protect it.”

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts “CARTOGRAOHIER L'INDE”

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts “CARTOGRAOHIER L'INDE”

A serene evening showcasing an exceptional art gallery with vibrant colors

Hyderabad 04th JUNE: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre organized “CARTOGRAOHIER L'INDE” – An Exhibition to showcase the Cartographic Journey of French in India by various artists across the globe. The event was an insightful journey into the facets of history that decided the fate of the Indian subcontinent. It was an elegant session with a roiling significance on the cities that were built and destroyed over the eighteenth century with a presentation of several artworks. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre. The event was graced by ex-pats, art enthusiasts, and key socialites. The evening breeze & the breathtaking view were enchanting and mesmerizing and the venue shone as an ideal location for the event.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre said, “We are extremely excited to host “CARTOGRAOHIER L'INDE” which promotes the art and culture at our hotel. The exhibition showcases some of the interesting facts in the history of the subcontinent. Our long-term aim is to develop an understanding of art from different artists across the globe. This showcase will be till 20th June 2022. We also thank Prashant Lahoti for curating this excellent showcase of artwork at the hotel. We are confident that the collection will embody intimacy and create comforting familiarity with each artwork is handmade and unique.”

Adding to this, Mr. Prashant Lahoti, Co-Founder, Kalakriti Art Gallery said, “We are extremely euphoric to partner with Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre for hosting such an event which emphasises the importance of art in today’s world. We are one of the largest private collections of vintage maps, photographs, and artifacts of the Indian sub-continent it frequently organises the oldest festival of art and culture in Hyderabad.”

Celebrity Master Chef – Dr. Kaviraj Khialani conducted a 3-day Global Gastronomy Workshop – Food from around the world with a twist of taste at GNA University, Phagwara- Punjab.

Celebrity Master Chef – Dr. Kaviraj Khialani conducted a 3-day Global Gastronomy Workshop – Food from around the world with a twist of taste at GNA University, Phagwara- Punjab.

Keeping in mind the current culinary trends and latest twists and turns to have the interest levels pepped up for young budding culinarians, celebrity master Chef Kaviraj Khialani presented a global twist with fusion cooking in an attempt to have the desi flavours revamping themselves with an international look and vice versa. The intent of this 3-day workshop from 23rd to 25th May 2022, pre-dominantly was to share ideas, knowledge and information about global cuisines with the young wanting to be chefs at the esteemed GNA University at Phagwara, Punjab.

The workshop started off with a seminar room presentation in which the importance of knowing basic’s in culinary was discussed, a formal presentation on the art of fusion cooking was presented starting from its origin to the modern outlook. Chef Kaviraj made this session a very interactive one and the students too participated whole-heartedly and shared their experiences with cooking, baking and innovating with foods.

The session also laid importance on understanding various cooking methods, how to mix- n- match regional foods with fusion, the know-how aspects of how to blend spices, masalas, sauces, condiments etc to create new combinations and concoctions to impress a foodie in a number of ways possible. Chef also discussed various examples from our day to day cooking from a dal fry to jeera aloo, to our favourite pao bhaji, sooji ka sheera, aloo paratha and many more sharing ideas on how we can create new recipes using our foundation recipes. 

The seminar session also presented 100 ways with fusion recipes which were shared with all the participants in the form of handouts especially designed for the workshop which were a great take away from the session in terms of how and where we can innovate and create fusion in our daily cooking. the students found this part very informative and interesting since the names given to the fusion dishes too were different, unusual and with a punch of humour. Besides this Chef Kaviraj also handed out 100 most popularly asked questions for culinary interviews and vivas from indian cuisine to international as well with hints and tips on how to answer them aptly and to the point, this was appreciated by the participants as it would be helpful for them in the coming semesters at college.

The 2nd and 3rd day of the workshop were totally practical and hands on in the training kitchen and labs, the students were asked to divide themselves into 3 teams and groups of 10-12 each per team by which it would be easy to divide the work and the mis-en-place for the menus to be done on the said days. There were totally 3 teams and each team did 1 menu of around 5-6 dishes per day and 2 menus totally in 2 days were completed by each team. The emphasis here was on pre-planning, organising, and dividing the tasks equally among team members who also had to carry out tasks related to bakery as well. the student’s enthusiasm was worth watching and the excitement to work on day 2 and day 3 was the best part to observe at the end of day 1 of the seminar.

The management team of the university also visited the presentation room to check out the presentations of the students in teams and their menus which they found pretty impressive and in good spirit it was a break from routine sessions and practicals as well from the faculties point of view. The students were asked to present their respective concepts of the global fusion menus and to get confident on how to speak effectively with a sense of pride about what is appearing on the plates!

The students were very tempted to try out their dishes and menus by the end of the presentations on both the days and they loved sharing their dishes with the other teams as well in order to have an open learning session and that is what really works when it comes to cooking and food. The reactions and expressions of some of the students were worth watching when they tasted some really new and unimaginable recipes during these sessions and the wow factor just took over everyone!  Some of the most liked dishes from the fusion desk included international chinese Manchurian chaat platter, palak paneer tadke wala lasagne baked to perfection, chicken mehlokhiya with Mashkool rice, layered phirni and flaky pastry dessert enlaced with blueberries and nuts to name a few. Indian, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Mexican, Malaysian, Filipino, Sri-Lankan, French, Italian were few of the cuisines picked for this workshop. The top 5 students among both the teams after a thorough observation on all days were also offered a token of appreciation by chef kaviraj for their exemplary performance!

“my experience at GNA University has been amazing! The students taking up culinary arts are so focussed, they love to be in the kitchen, want to get into doing things practically, they are not only open to discussions and food talk sessions but also want to get their hands on trying new ways out with the regulars. The students have been very cooperative and have exhibited an awesome interest and impeccable presentation styles as well during the 3-day global gastronomy workshop”. 

Mr. Gurdeep Singh- President of GNA University also offered a token of gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Kaviraj Khialani for having conducted this global gastronomy workshop for the students and along with him the vice-chancellor, dean- academics and head of department too extended their best wishes to Chef Kaviraj for this great task well executed.

On day 3 we also had a certificate of appreciation which was signed by Chef Kaviraj and handed over personally to each participant with a photo session as well to leave back memories ever after.

These kind of sessions are very helpful for the students and they develop a sense of confidence and motivation for them to work on their area of interest and stay committed towards making a bright career in the near future too. It would be nice if more colleges and universities across India start accepting this idea and fact of knowledge sharing by we experts with the students and also a platform where they can ask questions, clarify doubts and even showcase their own talents as well summarised chef Kaviraj Khialani as he concluded the workshop with a note of thanks and best wishes for all.

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Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts the CULINARY CARNIVAL 2022 – HYDERABAD

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts the

CULINARY CARNIVAL 2022 – HYDERABAD

The First-ever and a one-of-its-kind congregation of culinary experts from Telangana

Hyderabad, May 2022: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) and Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) in association with the Telangana Chef Association organized ‘The Culinary Carnival 2022’ a unique initiative to bring together the chefs from Telangana to explore new culinary ideas, network, and share knowledge and enable sustainable growth in the culinary landscape in the state.  The first-of-its-kind event celebrates the resilience of the gastronomic industry during the pandemic, innovation, and passion of the chefs to deliver the best dishes to the discerning food-loving clientele in the state irrespective of the scale and size of their outlet. The event was hosted at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, near Hitex, Hyderabad.

The Culinary Carnival 2022 by Telangana Chef’s Association at NHCC attracted a large number of participants as they gathered to witness the best flavors of Telangana.  It was a culmination of delicacies representing a multitude of cultures, served by a range of new and some award-winning food vendors, restaurateurs, and international chains.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said, “We are delighted to host The Culinary Carnival 2022. The F&B industry has witnessed the most challenging times in the last few years due to the pandemic. The Gastronomic Industry and vibrant food culture in the state has helped us tide over the challenging times through innovation, smart thinking, and adapting to the change. The culinary carnival is organized at an appropriate time where the best chefs in the state can exchange their experiences and success mantras to further improve the ‘Food Culture’ in the state and offer more variety to the guests in a sustainable way.”

Adding to this, Chef Kailash Gundupalli, Director, Culinary, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said, “Hyderabad gastronomic industry bounced back the quickest post the pandemic induced lockdown by quickly adapting to the culture of takeaways and home deliveries. The chefs quickly moved in line with the new requirements of the industry. This has also been a time for great learning and innovation. The Culinary Carnival 2022 is a unique platform where chefs can share their experiences, learnings and adaptations during the pandemic and the business after. I am sure it will be a great enriching, flavourful experience for all the participants.”

About Novotel Hyderabad:

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is a hotel that makes every moment matter. Popular as an urban retreat, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre holds a charm among business travellers, families & couples alike. The hotel is one of the only 5-star hotels near Hyderabad International Convention Centre for state-of-the-art business meetings and events. Nestled amid green quiet surroundings, yet close to major business hubs of Hyderabad, Novotel HITEC City lies in the vicinity of Google, Dell, Oracle, Mindspace & Cyber Towers business parks, Financial District & Gachibowli.

News | Six Top DJs of the country perform at Vandal Bar lounge, Meluha The Fern Powai, Mumbai

Six Top DJs of the country perform at Vandal Bar lounge, Meluha The Fern Powai, Mumbai

Six top DJs of the country, DJ Akhtar, Akbar Sami, Suketu, Paroma, Lil B, and Notorious created an incredible atmosphere at Vandal when all of them took turns at the DJ console to enthrall the crowd. This was the first time when top DJs of this calibre got together in a bar lounge to perform.

The event was jointly hosted by Punish B Sharma, VP, Operations, Meluha, The Fern, and DJ Akhtar for a select audience of celebrities and corporate honchos. The event on this scale has not happened for more than two years due to covid restrictions, this is the first time such an event is happening in Mumbai after a long period, Punish said. This is the first of the many such events we have planned to make Vandal a happening bar lounge, he added.

 Informing about various other events he said that he was in touch with other artists as well to ensure that the entire calendar is full of such amazing events. 

Speaking about the state-of-the-art music systems and DJ console, DJ Akhtar said, I was pleasantly surprised to figure out that Vandal has the best sound system in the city and is of international standards along with such a luxurious feel as the ambiance gives a My Kinda Place. So, we decided to jam here together.

 Vandal- bar lounge is the latest entry to Mumbai's glittering and sparkling nightlife.  Housed on the ground floor of Meluha, The Fern at Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Vandal is all set to take Mumbai's nightclub culture by storm.

The burgeoning central suburbs have been missing on the night-life front with practically no options.  But not anymore, with Vandal now open, they don’t have to bother to go to western suburbs or town side. Head to Vandal to cherish the thrilling and delightful evening, Punish said.

Enjoy a ‘Petnic’ Carnival for Your Fur Buddies and Family at Novotel Hyderabad Airport

Enjoy a ‘Petnic’ Carnival for Your Fur Buddies and Family at Novotel Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad, May 2022: A delicious spread, a merry atmosphere and the company of your furry friends, Novotel Hyderabad Airport brings together the merriment with PETNIC this May! A fresh seasonal treat over high-tea and your paw-friends, the hotel will be hosting a of its kind ‘Petnic’ for pet parents, pets and children on Saturday 28th May 2022 5pm onwards.

Gorge on delicacies at the hi-tea for parents and a widespread of dog food for your pets along with a dozen fun activities. While you enjoy the Hi-Tea The hotel will provide a colorful, cool and pet-friendly environment for people to enjoy an array of great food and revel in the vibe. The event will have a fun carnival vibe with a flea market with stalls full of pet merchandise and art.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rubin Cherain - General Manager of Novotel Hyderabad Airport stated, “Petnic is a unique fun concept and we have conceptualized this keeping in mind our two and four-legged friends.  We wanted to create a lively atmosphere where food, fiesta and furry friends meet and play. We are ecstatic to bring this property on the ground back again and looking forward to a full house at Novotel Hyderabad Airport.”

EXPERIENCE ELEVATED DINING WITH HAPUSA GINAT SAN:QI, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MUMBAI

EXPERIENCE ELEVATED DINING WITH HAPUSA GINAT SAN:QI, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MUMBAI

Mumbai, May 2022: With extraordinary food & beverage being at the forefront of Four

Seasons Mumbai’s offerings, San:Qi is set to showcase a yet another new height of culinary

expertise with a special dinner experience. Chef Atsushi Yonaha of Four Seasons Bengaluru

joins Chef Anupam Gulati to curate an exceptional six-course Japanese menu for San:Qi’s

discerning guests. This flavourful journey will be paired with exquisite cocktails crafted with

Hapusa Gin – the world’s first Himalayan Dry Gin.

Distilled in India with foraged Himalayan Juniper and botanicals from all over the country,

Hapusa Gin gets its name from the Sanskrit word for juniper berries, cementing its character

and identity with the country of its origin. This spirit has received many an accolade – national

and international while representing the country at multiple global events. Using this gin,

Evgenya Prazdnik, Drinks Director for Hapusa Gin stirs up a selection of cocktails paired with

this exceptional menu for Four Seasons Mumbai.

Bringing together this exclusive amalgam of talents is Gagan Sharma of Indulge India, a wine &

beverage professional with unparalleled experience designing beverage adventures.

This exclusive dinner will take place on Friday, 27 th May at the award-winning restaurant, San:Qi

– Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai.

For more reservations, call +91 77100 33143.

Jewels of India at Hilton Chennai

Jewels of India at Hilton Chennai

Hilton Chennai welcomes you to join 'Jewels of India' a food festival, celebrating cuisines from the Royal

Kitchens of Kashmir, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Rampur, Awadh & Hyderabad.

Conceptualized by Chef Mothi in collaboration with Celebrated Chef Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, who holds an

experience of two decades, well versed with the nuances of many regional variations of Indian & Royal

cuisines.

Hilton Chennai aims to deliver pure ecstasy to their customers and to bring authenticity to the people

of Chennai. As our General Manager, Jameson Solomon says, “you don’t have to travel far off to taste the

different flavours of India, you can experience them under one roof in Chennai.”

Jewels of India takes place at Vasco’s from 16th to 25th May, 2022 for Lunch & Dinner Buffet.

REPORT OF NAAC PEER TEAM VISIT @BCIHMCT, NEW DELHI

REPORT OF NAAC PEER TEAM VISIT @BCIHMCT, NEW DELHI

A National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team visited Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology during May 04 –May 05, 2022 for the reaccreditation of the BCIHMCT for the 3rd cycle . NAAC Peer Team comprised of Dr J.P.Sharma Vice Chancellor  M L Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan ((Chairman, NAAC Peer Team), Dr. Bivraj Bhusan Parida Professor, Department of Tourism Management, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal ((Member Coordinator, NAAC Peer Team) and Prof. Amar Zachariah Cherian, PRINCIPAL, Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration, Mangalore, Karnataka (Member, NAAC Peer Team) visited the institute in connection with Assessment and Accreditation.

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology aims at enhancing the education quality through various learner centric methods, which provides practical meaning to Learning Outcome Based Education for the students of hospitality.

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has voluntarily taken the lead, went ahead and invited the members of NAAC – National Assessment and Accreditation Council, an Autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission, for assessment of quality of its Institution of Hotel Management and Catering Technology for getting it accredited as an institution imparting quality education in its state of the art infrastructure. Previously, the Institution has been accredited on a seven-point scale at A Grade with CGPA of 3.13. The certificate of accreditation was presented to the heads of accredited institutions during NAAC Accreditation Awards Ceremony convened in Bangalore.

 During the welcome address by Principal Prof. R K Bhandari, he highlighted the role of BCIHMCT in shaping the careers of budding hospitality professionals through appropriate academic and modern methods of teaching and learning. The focus of Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has always been to empower and enrich the new generations of hoteliers and to contribute to the future of the hospitality sector.

 He welcomed the dignitaries and thanked the NAAC PEER TEAM for their valuable suggestions and hoped that everyone in the institution would strive for taking the college to greater heights by their dedicated work. Speaking on the occasion of the Exit Meeting, Dr J.P.Sharma Vice Chancellor  M L Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan ((Chairman, NAAC Peer Team) shared his observations with the staff and students. He was happy by the work carried out by BCIHMCT and noted that the college is making steady progress in becoming college of excellence in the near future. Finally, the chairman presented the exit report of re-accreditation to the principal and IQAC coordinator of the college.

 The two day visit of The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team visit was concluded with an exit meeting held in the BANQUET HALL of College premises on Thursday 5th May 2022 at 5.00 pm

Events | Avadh Utopia, Surat gears up for its 2nd UCL event‘Utopian Cricket League’ is an exclusive event only for members of Avadh Utopia

Avadh Utopia, Surat gears up for its 2nd UCL event
‘Utopian Cricket League’ is an exclusive event only for members of Avadh Utopia

Avadh Utopia, a lifestyle club by Avadh Group is all geared up to celebrate its annual event – Utopia Cricket League. The event is played between teams that consist of members of Utopia and the event usually goes on for 12-16 days.
Avadh Utopia, Surat is a fully equipped Lifestyle Club boasting larger-than-life infrastructure, state-of-the-art amenities, and spacious and well-equipped rooms. The lavish amenities include 6 banquet halls, 2 Swimming pools, Theatres, an Indoor game zone, a bowling alley, Outdoor gam lawn tennis court and Cricket, 9 F&B outlets amongst many others.

Rucha Ogale, Head of Marketing & Communications, Avadh Group mentioned, “Cricket is a religion in India, celebrated and worshipped much more than just a sport. We have a budding, aspiring cricketer in almost every household in India. Initially limited to only the male gender, with the Indian women’s cricket teams shining at International cricketing events, the love for the game has grown multiple folds. The concept of UCL was developed on the basis of this love for the game that is shared by Indians.”

This is the second year of the UCL event as the last year’s event received an overwhelming response from the club members and this year too, the members registered with much enthusiasm. UCL 2022 will be played among 36 teams from April 23rd to May 8th at the C B Patel Cricket Stadium at Surat.

Head of Sales, Avadh Group Lakshay Arora said, “UCL is one of our most beloved and awaited annual events of Utopia. Members love that they get to relive their old days of playing cricket. Never compromising on the grandeur of the event, we ensure to always book the best venues, and arrange facilities for the players and their family members to make it a memorable event for them. We make it so much more than the box cricket that most of us have grown up playing!”

Avadh Group is one of India’s most premium real estate developers, also known for its luxury lifestyle clubs. With more than 25 years of experience in Real Estate, Avadh has been unstoppable in its endeavors to build a dream life for thousands of families. Avadh specializes in larger-than-life luxurious residential projects, technologically inventive commercial spaces, state-of-the-art corporate offices, and aspirational lifestyle clubs.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre celebrates “Earth Day 2022” with a Tree Plantation Drive.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre celebrates “Earth Day 2022” with a Tree Plantation Drive.

Hyderabad,April 2022: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) celebrated “The Earth Day 2022” by organizing a tree plantation drive within the 15 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens. Commemorating the drive with an objective to focus on sustainable development and also maintain & improve the green cover the staff planted 8 organic mango trees. The team at NHCC also reiterated their commitment to avoiding food wastage by observing a ‘No-Bin Day’ at the staff restaurant every 21st of the month.

The Planet 21 – Acting here program endeavors to act for “positive hospitality” and has structured around four strategic pillars: working with the employees, involving the clients, innovating with the partners, and involving local communities. Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation and plays an active role in giving back to the planet and community. Novotel Hyderabad Convention centre is one of the first hotels of Accor Group in India to adapt Planet 21 and implement the same at the property.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager NHCC said “We at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre are working towards reducing food wastage and also relentlessly focus on sustainable development. Planet 21 is a brilliant initiative and has witnessed wonderful teamwork towards a common goal of positive hospitality. We aim to create awareness by mobilizing our employees, guests, and partners to actively contribute toward a greener future. We also consciously deepen our focus on preserving the ecosystems in which our hotels operate. We are constantly focusing on creating an ecological balance and working towards the betterment of the communities and society.” 

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre associates with Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation Showcases the internationally acclaimed play “Under an Oak Tree”

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre associates with Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation

Showcases the internationally acclaimed play “Under an Oak Tree”

Hyderabad: March 2022: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre in association with Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation showcased ‘Under an Oak Tree’ an internationally acclaimed play for its discerning guests. The event which patronized art and culture was well attended and people were seen having a great time.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre has always been promoting Indian culture and this association with the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation is a reiteration of their commitment and belief in supporting the theatre in the city.  

The Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation has become synonymous with world-class theatre in Hyderabad. Indian Classics, Broadway Hits, Tony Award Winners, Tragedies, Comedies, Period Spectacles, Social Satires, Mythology, Fantasy, Musicals, Dastaan-goi, Dance Theatre, Puppet Theatre, Circus Theatre, Monologues, and Duologues.  Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation has presented over 400 multi-lingual theatre evenings by some of the most respected names from across the country and overseas in the last 15 years. The play which was narrated in a storytelling format was an inspiring biographical story of traveling off the beaten track and then finding an own way. The play left the audience and people applauded the cast and crew for putting on such splendid performances.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said “Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is extremely proud to be associated with Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation. I am delighted to host the play which has showcased amazing talent from known and upcoming theatre artists in Hyderabad”. The Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation has helped Hyderabad position as a theatre-vibrant city on par with any other in the world.

BCIHMCT hosting its 12th India International Hotel, Travel and Tourism Research Conference

Training and Skilling Employees – the only way to win customer loyalty

“Human Resource Department has a tough task at hand. The post-pandemic era needs a lot of trained, skilled and motivated employees to bring back the loyalty of customers for the hospitality sector.” In the 12th India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference, which is currently being organized, from March 03, 2022 to March 05, 2022 by Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, many such issues were raised and discussed by the academic fraternity.

The theme for this year is "Renaissance 2.0: Re-think, Re-build & Re-coup" which is aimed at absorbing the best practices adopted by the active players in the hospitality & tourism sector around the world. The HR department should develop managers who have to be great at time management, context switching, and problem solving.

Through methodical and modern methods of training, a manager can handle various situations like unhappy guests, analyzing guest needs and of course emergency scenarios like last minute changes at a function or banquet operations.

HR should strategize their policy in such a manner so as to improve operations in all departments, allowing the team to be more efficient and even assess if they are happy at work. This will definitely bring back loyal customers and help the revenues to soar as high as possible.

During the Conference, researchers discussed and deliberated on pertinent issues related to the HR department of a hotel and how to revive and thrive guest experiences by training and skilling employees. The conference also shed the light on enhancing knowledge of creating and managing demand, and maximizing returns in the near future for all future managers. After all, “A hotel is only as good as its employees.”

The major part of our IIHTTRC conference also focused on implementing programs to properly train employees that help close the skills gap, which also continues to be one of the biggest HR challenges in the hospitality industry. 

In addition all the factors discussed so far, HR Managers in the hospitality sector often face challenges related to the motivation of their employees. Most jobs in this sector are highly stressful needing constant vigilance and attention on the employees and hence, there is a high burnout rate in the sector. To avoid high attrition due to stress and demoralized employees due to fatigue, HR Managers in the sector must come up with innovative and inventive policies to ensure that employees remain motivated. 

That’s why there is a need of skilled employees, who provide exceptional customer service at all times. An Effective HR team can revive the morale of the employees and thus make the customers happy and loyal, by training and skilling all manpower of the hotel sector.

HR professionals at hospitality companies also face a unique set of challenges that they have to tackle daily. Hence, there is a need to keep the spirits of the employees high and towards this cause. HR Managers can ensure that they align the rewards with the performance in a manner that brings out the best in each of their employees.

Through this theme, an effort is being made in the conference to include constructive deliberations on the aforesaid issues prevailing worldwide in HR due to the current pandemic situation and to address, discuss and devise future strategies for “Managing Hotel Operations and Human Resource Issue”.

Dilli 6 Food Festival Edition 12- Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla

Dilli 6 Food Festival Edition 12- Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla- 4th March-17th March 2022

Unravel the majestic Purani Dilli from the lens of royal ladies at the ‘Dilli 6’ food festival at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla

An ode to the International Women’s Day theme #BreakTheBias

Unravel the majestic culinary and cultural glory of Purani Dilli from the lens of royal ladies and their flamboyant lifestyles as Edesia, a multi-cuisine restaurant at Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla is all set to host the 12th edition of its signature food festival ‘Dilli 6’. The dates of the festival would be from 4th March to 17th March 2022.

 Step back in time and dine like ‘Mallika’s’ of yore, as we recreate centuries-old customs and culinary legacies for the guests to dine like a royal. The extravaganza will witness the presence of food and ‘mithai’ vendors & karigars from Chandni Chowk for a truly local experience.

The theme of the year: Noor-E-Khawateen (Radiance-Of-Womankind)

 This year is an ode to the Boss Ladies of royal eras- Begum Nur Jahan (Co-sovereign of Mughal Empire during the reign of Jahangir and one of the most powerful feminist icons of the era), Princess Jahanara (Boss Lady and the mind behind the architecture of Chandni Chowk during the reign of Shah Jahan) and Empress Razia Sultan (first and only female ruler of Delhi Sultanate, successor of Iltutmish).

The in-house team has also designed multiple unique dining experiences for guests to experience the flamboyant lifestyle of these protagonists and travel back to the royal era: Jahanara Lounge (luxurious Mughal suite),  Sultanat-E-Razia (royal court), and Mughal Sena Shivir (ancient Mughal army themed dining experience as an ode to braveheart Nur Jahan).  Don’t forget to shop from our ancient style ‘Meena Bazaar’.

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The guests will be welcomed with Dilli 6 style Bunta, Shikanjis, and Mohabbat ka Sherbet. The buzzing street food carts will offer quintessential Dilli 6 delicacies such as Golguppas, Kalmi Vada, Aloo Tikkis, Fruit Kulia, Dahi Gujhiya, Papdi, Kakori Kebabs, Noorani Kebabs, Reshami Kebabs, Bhutta Seekh Kebabs and much more. 

The chefs will recreate the icnonic Paranthe Wali Gali with unique variety of Paranthas. For the main course, wow your taste buds with quintessential Jahangiri Mutton Quorma, Murgh Begum Bahar, Nihari, Biryani, Sheermal & more. Conclude your meal on sweet note with desserts such as Karachi Halwa, Sohan Halwa, Habshi Halwa, Phirni, Jalebis & more.

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Do not miss a chance to interact with Pandit Ji and hear out his ‘bhavishyavanis’ along with desi Paan to conclude the wonderful journey. 

According to Mr. Shuvendu Banerjee, General Manager, “Dilli 6 food festival is a signature experience of our hotel where we offer authentic delicacies from the bylanes of Old Delhi crafted under extremely hygienic set up. This year, we are attempting to salute the powerful female icons of the royal eras through curated culinary, cultural and dining experience. We also strive to support the International Women’s Day theme 2022- Break The Bias by honoring the magnificent and fierce women during the eras when Pardah system was a norm.”

According to Mr. Pradipt Sinha, Director of Food & Beverage,” Our lavish Dilli 6 menu gives an opportunity for guests feast on time-honored culinary recipes that have been passed through generations. Our chefs have collaborated with local karigars and vendors of Chandni Chowk to bring delectable indulgences which are deeply rooted in Delhi’s history.”

What: Dilli 6 food festival (Season 12)

Where: Edesia at Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla

Timings: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Dilli 6 Buffet Price: INR 2299+ taxes| Dilli 6 Thali Price: INR 1599 + taxes (Prices per person)

For table reservations, call us at: + 91 95829 44897