Relais & Châteaux hosts the first Indian Subcontinent Showcase in Mumbai

The member properties of the Indian Subcontinent bring out the standard of excellence in hospitality

New Delhi, September 14, 2018: Relais & Châteaux, the foremost association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs with more than 550 members in over 60 countries, presented the Indian Subcontinent Showcase with the finest boutique member properties in the Indian Subcontinent last Friday, 7^th September. The regional delegation came together to showcase their offerings: a high level of service, exceptional cuisine and upscale hospitality for discerning travellers.

The event was graced by a number of potential trade partners based in Mumbai at The A Club in Mumbai. Delegates had the opportunity to engage in an exciting and inter active table-top sessions with the regional hoteliers and gather in-depth knowledge about each member property.

Each member of Relais & Châteaux has a driving desire to promote the richness and diversity of the subcontinent’s delectable cuisine and its varied traditions of hospitality. They are committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as encompassed in the charter presented to UNESCO in November 2014. Rich in diverse history, soaring mountains, ancient temples and verdant tea plantations, the Indian Subcontinent specializes in presenting holidays as unique as the landscape itself.  

“With a strong belief that hospitality and cuisine help make each and every experience truly unique, we are delighted to put forward a specially-curated, engaging platform for our members from the Indian Subcontinent to showcase their culinary expertise and world-class hospitality to our important trade partners in Mumbai. We are committed to providing evolved travellers, diverse opportunities to embrace the spirit of experiential travel.” said, Jaisal Singh – Vice President & Member of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors at Relais & Châteaux. 

On the same occasion, Joerg Drechsel, Delegate, Asia at Relais & Chateaux said “This was the first time when our Indian Subcontinent members have come together to meet the travel trade in Mumbai. The events were full of great interactions and we look forward to working closely with the trade and promoting our inimitable member properties to their discerning clientele”.

Relais & Châteaux hoteliers are driven by a passion for hospitality and a desire to share. They are all committed to providing a genuine welcome and quality service, catering to their guests’ needs in a spontaneous, friendly and generous fashion, forging an authentic relationship. Yeishan Goel, CEO of THRS and GSA India & Sri Lanka – Relais & Chateaux mentioned “Our team put together a highly creative showcase of the members of the Indian Subcontinent which represented the signature elements of Relais & Chateaux in its fine gastronomy, engaging conversations and excellence in hospitality. We look forward to launching new promotions in the weeks ahead for the finest Indian travellers.”

Relais & Châteaux properties enjoy consummate expertise and promote the culture of excellence. They are remarkable for their skilled hospitality and inventive cuisine, whether simple or sophisticated, and are driven by a desire for authenticity.

18 memberproperties participated in India Roadshow:

1. Sujan Luxury – SUJÁN JAWAI, JawaiBandh, SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur; SUJÁN The Serai, Jaisalmer and SUJÁN SherBagh, Ranthambhore.
2. Resplendent Ceylon, Sri Lanka— Ceylon Tea Trails,Wild Coast Tented Lodge and Cape Weligama
3. Malabar Escapes – Malabar House and Purity, Kerala
4. Ahilya By The Sea, Goa
5. Coco Shambhala Beach Villas, Sindhudurg
6. DevShreeDeogarh, Rajasthan
7. MihirGarh, Jodhpur
8. Niraamaya Surya Samudra, Kovalam
9. Samode Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh
10. Shreyas Yoga Retreat, Bangalore
11. Soneva Fushi, Maldives
12. Svatma, Thanjavur

Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)