Dr. Kaviraj Khialani Celebrity Master Chef - Author & Academician has been recently honoured with the build India achievement award 2023.

This recognition is for all the efforts put in to revive and extend support to all those who wished to continue their education since the Covid Times.

The fact that thousands of skilled professionals lost their jobs and had tough times to face it is here when support and compassion came into the picture. Chef Kaviraj not only extended his very best towards hundreds of students who wanted to study and work on their careers but he also sought potential jobs for those in need at that hour and got them some stability and life-saving mechanics.

Chef Kaviraj has been known for his knowledge and his passion towards the Hospitality fraternity and his continued dedicated approach towards offering nothing but the best to all truly makes him an iconic name with a class apart.

Culinary arts and skills is a very different kind of sector where not everyone can succeed or make a career at all times. It is important to be persistent and work hard every single day and make it different and worthwhile.

It is rightly said do good and nothing but good comes back ! The Jury at Build India achievement awards were highly impressed with Chef Kaviraj's journey of around 25 years now which has been a one with outstanding performances, distinctive outcomes and a zeal to do something new all the time made them decide him as the awardee of this prestigious honor.

We congratulate Dr. Kaviraj Khialani for for this well deserved acclaim and recognition and wish him more success and awards coming his way in 2023 and beyond.

Shangri-La Abu Dhabi’s chef Manoj Lasantha wins at the global culinary contest

Over 55 countries were in attendance at the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup

Manoj Lasantha, the executive pastry chef at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, was an integral part of the award-winning Emirates Culinary Guild team at this year’s EXPOGAST Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup. The event was held in Luxembourg in November.

The Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup is one of the biggest culinary contests in the world. This year over 55 countries were in attendance, seeing top chefs from around the globe compete against each other.

Lasantha brought home three gold medals under the Pastry Art categories, winning two for his Petit Four Plated Dessert and one for his Wedding Cake display. The UAE sent 27 chefs, including a support team from across the Emirates, to make up a collection of pastry chefs and artists from restaurants and hotels across the country. The team was awarded a total gold medal tally of 43 in all.

At Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Lasantha is responsible for the smooth operation of the pastry kitchen whilst ensuring his team is constantly innovating. The hotel’s changing afternoon tea offering is popular amongst foodies in Abu Dhabi and has received several awards over the years under his tenure.

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach Bags “Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India" by SIHRA

Visakhapatnam December 2022: Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach located centrally facing the Bay of Bengal, is a go-to destination for every traveler in the SouthEast region. With all Sea-facing rooms and a fitness center, the property is for leisure holidays. The property overlooks the scenic view of the Bay of Bengal with all 225 rooms having a panoramic view of the ocean. With exquisite features like a rooftop pool & jogging track, a gym with a scintillating view of the ocean and 5 multi-cuisine restaurants, owing its beauty to the beach and the views, the property was awarded two prestigious awards this year as “Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India" by SIHRA.

In this glamorous affair led by SIHRA, Southern Region of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), comprises of the smallest Restaurants to the Five Star deluxe Hotels in the Southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. On this occasion, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach was recognized for its contribution towards the tourism industry in South India as the “Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India" award presented by Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The glittering ceremony of SIHRA was held under the presence of dignitaries such as Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North East Region, Shri Anand Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Karnataka, Dr Mathiventhan, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Smt R K Roja, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Shri V Srinivas Goud, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Telangana, among others.

On the joyous occasion, Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort expressed his gratitude and said, “Hotels are part of the infrastructure, and it’s the backbone of the growth of Tourism in the country. We are delighted to receive this award where we have been appreciated as one of the top pioneering leaders in the hospitality industry that has played a significant role in promoting Tourism in Southern India”

Novotel Visakhapatnam aims to continue serving its guests by providing expansive wellness services, and world-class amenities with its 225 rooms and suites to grand ballrooms and dining spaces. 

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach Bags “Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India” by SIHRA

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach located centrally facing the Bay of Bengal is a go-to destination for every traveler in the SouthEast region. With all Sea-facing rooms and a fitness center, the property is for leisure holidays. The property overlooks the scenic view of the Bay of Bengal with all 225 rooms having a panoramic view of the ocean.With exquisite features like a rooftop pool & jogging track, a gym with a scintillating view of the ocean and 5 multi-cuisine restaurants, owing its beauty to the beach and the views, the property was awarded two prestigious awards this year as “Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India” by SIHRA.

In this glamorous affair led by SIHRA, Southern Region of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), comprises of the smallest Restaurants to the Five Star deluxe Hotels in the Southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. On this occasion, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach was recognized for its contribution towards the tourism industry in South India as the “Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India” award presented by Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The glittering ceremony of SIHRA was held under the presence of dignitaries such as Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North East Region, Shri Anand Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Karnataka, Dr Mathiventhan, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Smt R K Roja, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Shri V Srinivas Goud, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Telangana, among others.

On the joyous occasion, Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort expressed his gratitude and said, “Hotels are part of the infrastructure, and it’s the backbone of the growth of Tourism in the country. We are delighted to receive this award where we have been appreciated as one of the top pioneering leaders in the hospitality industry that has played a significant role in promoting Tourism in Southern India”

Novotel Visakhapatnam aims to continue serving its guests by providing expansive wellness services, and world-class amenities with its 225 rooms and suites to grand ballrooms and dining spaces.

Woods At Sasan wins Destination Deluxe Awards 2022, "Hotel Design of the Year”

The Biophilic wellbeing retreat in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, is honoured for being recognized for its unique architecture and interior design.

December 2022- Woods At Sasan, a modern well-being retreat in the Sasan Gir forest in Gujarat has been awarded the “Hotel Design of the Year” and has been nominated under the “Wellness Cuisine of the Year” category by Destination Deluxe Awards 2022, an international platform that honours the leaders and pioneers in wellness and travel.

Nestled in the forest, this modern retreat in the woods is the first of its kind in India – a wellbeing retreat that is based on biophilia, slow living and is grounded in sustainable practices.

Destination Deluxe Awards’ recognition drives the remarkable luxury standards of hotels, spas, treatments, skincare and wellness brands from across the globe.. The retreat of Woods At Sasan, a flagship venture by 1000 Island Hotels & Resorts, is honoured by this prestigious recognition of  its unique design and architecture.

Established on the principle of a sustainable system of hospitality through observation, engagement, learning, and design, Woods At Sasan, a forward-thinking, design-driven brand with nature and humanity at its core, draws upon the natural terrain of the land and the culture of the people to shape its philosophy which  inspires the the retreat’s architecture, environment and spirit of hosting.

The built environment at Woods At Sasan is an amalgamation of contemporary architecture guided by biophilic guidelines and infused with the spirit of the local culture and the craft of the land. Keeping the essence of land as the focus, the Stays at Woods At Sasan are designed for an immersive experience of nature and  feature a creative use of locally sourced materials. Every Stay has ample natural light and ventilation and offers glimpses of the textures of the local environment in its design and construction.

With a biophilic design led approach and conscious design decisions to maximize the affiliation of humans with nature and natural processes, Woods At Sasan has attempted to invest in building a property that aligns design thinking with wellbeing.

Quality, transparency, and originality are the fundamental criteria of the Destination Deluxe Awards, as they recognize and praise the change-makers of today who go beyond the set boundaries and innovate in their respective fields and are evaluated by a group of 17 judges, who are well-respected industry experts.

“As the exclusive winner from India in the Destination Deluxe Awards, 2022, we are excited and grateful for the recognition; which is a true testament of our Design Atelier’s efforts towards creating a biophilic space that aligns design-thinking with wellbeing at its core”, says Maulik Bhagat, Founder & MD, 1000 Island Hotels & Resorts.

Wood At Sasan wins Destination Deluxe Awards 2022, "Hotel Design of the Year”

 

The Biophilic wellbeing retreat in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, is honoured for being recognized for its unique architecture and interior design.

 

December 2022- Woods At Sasan, a modern wellbeing retreat in the Sasan Gir forest in Gujarat has been awarded the “Hotel Design of the Year” and has been nominated under the “Wellness Cuisine of the Year” category by Destination Deluxe Awards 2022, an international platform that honours the leaders and pioneers in wellness and travel.

Nestled in the forest, this modern retreat in the woods is the first of its kind in India – a well-being retreat that is based on biophilia, slow living and is grounded in sustainable practices.

Destination Deluxe Awards’ recognition drives the remarkable luxury standards of hotels, spas, treatments, skincare and wellness brands from across the globe. The retreat of Woods At Sasan, a flagship venture by 1000 Island Hotels & Resorts, is honoured by this prestigious recognition of  its unique design and architecture.

Established on the principle of a sustainable system of hospitality through observation, engagement, learning, and design, Woods At Sasan, a forward-thinking, design-driven brand with nature and humanity at its core, draws upon the natural terrain of the land and the culture of the people to shape its philosophy which  inspires the the retreat’s architecture, environment and spirit of hosting.

The built environment at Woods At Sasan is an amalgamation of contemporary architecture guided by biophilic guidelines and infused with the spirit of the local culture and the craft of the land. Keeping the essence of land as the focus, the Stays at Woods At Sasan are designed for an immersive experience of nature and  feature a creative use of locally sourced materials. Every Stay has ample natural light and ventilation and offers glimpses of the textures of the local environment in its design and construction.

With a biophilic design led approach and conscious design decisions to maximize the affiliation of humans with nature and natural processes, Woods At Sasan has attempted to invest in building a property that aligns design thinking with wellbeing.

Quality, transparency, and originality are the fundamental criteria of the Destination Deluxe Awards, as they recognize and praise the change-makers of today who go beyond the set boundaries and innovate in their respective fields and are evaluated by a group of 17 judges, who are well-respected industry experts.

“As the exclusive winner from India in the Destination Deluxe Awards, 2022, we are excited and grateful for the recognition; which is a true testament of our Design Atelier’s efforts towards creating a biophilic space that aligns design-thinking with wellbeing at its core”, says Maulik Bhagat, Founder & MD, 1000 Island Hotels & Resorts.

American Brew Crafts’s Blockbuster wins ‘Bronze’ at Brewski Awards

Only Indian beer brand to be recognized at Brewski Awards 2022 (an international beer competition)

Hyderabad November 2022: American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd, a modern-day independent brewing company making the highest quality products with the best ingredients won a Bronze Medal for its BlockBuster beer at the 2022 annual Brewski Awards, an international beer competition that recognizes beers brands with extraordinary quality and integrity that resonate with the consumers. Blockbuster was the only Indian Beer recognized at Brewski Awards 2022. It was rated as a good solid-tasting beer in the category Australasian, Latin American, and Tropical Style Light Beer. 

Brewski Awards 2022 is an International Beer Competition with the participation of more than 600 beer brands. The event is judged by highly experienced beer consumers, that taste beers independently. The director of the judging panel is a Certified Cicerone that oversees the entire tasting process as well as the selection of judges. The judges are an enthusiast not in the industry. All entries to Brewski Awards, an international beer competition are scrutinized thoroughly for aroma, appearance, flavour, mouthfeel, and overall to identify the products that stand out.   

Expressing ecstasy over receiving the award, Mr. Nagendra Tayi, Chief Executive Officer, American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd said, “We are delighted to receive the Bronze Medal for BlockBuster at the Brewski Awards 2022. This is a credible recognition of the excellence of taste, flavour, overall experience, and quality of Blockbuster beer from the connoisseurs. Our unwavering commitment to quality and perfection at American Brew Crafts is what has allowed us to garner such prestigious awards in such a short time. We are delighted that ABC Ltd. has been acknowledged for its efforts in the brewing industry, and this recognition is evidence of our consistency.” 

Recently the variants Blockbuster Lager and Blockbuster Strong were rated GOLD in two categories – Packaging and Liquid Tasting at Spiritz Selection 2022.

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach conferred the Excellence Award for "Best Coastal Hotel in India"

Visakhapatnam, October 2022: Surrounded by mesmerizing skyline with the gorgeous sights of the Bay of Bengal, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach is a sought-after destination in the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh. This property promises its true exclusiveness and unparalleled celebration drenched in its charm. Popular in India for its understated grandeur and warm hospitality, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach acquired the Excellence Award for "Best Coastal Hotel in India" at the latest edition of the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. 

Haute Grandeur is the world's most prestigious Global Hotel, Spa & Restaurant Awards worldwide. It recognizes remarkable achievements in delivering consistent, exceptional experiences in the global luxury hospitality industry. Moreover, the awards discern excellence through feedback from guests , industry experts and not the number of votes by the general public or a panel of judges.

Speaking of the award, Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort expressed his gratitude and said, “We are honored to receive this prestigious award from Haute Grandeur. We believe this will strengthen our position in the market as this recognition encourages our team to exceed our patrons' expectations. In the hospitality industry, it is all about creating the right experiences, and Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach aims to further facilitate the hotel’s promise of delivering unique and unparalleled hospitality for guests.” 

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach basks in the "Jewel of the East Coast" with beautifully appointed 225 rooms and suites to grand ballrooms and dining spaces; expansive wellness facilities and salon. 

JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI JUHU RECOGNIZED WITH CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S 2022 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD #17 OF BEST HOTELS IN INDIA

The RCA’s celebrate the world’s top hotels, resorts, cities, countries, islands, spas, trains, airlines, airports, cruises, and more.

Mumbai, October 2022 - Condé Nast Traveler earlier this month announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu recognized as the #17 Best Hotel in India.

More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the top places they enjoyed this year and can’t wait to return to next.

“As we celebrate our 20th year, we feel honored that the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler again recognized our hotel for being among the very best of the best. This win is a true testament to the passion and commitment of our associates,” says Nikita Ramchandani, General Manager at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.

The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and the full list of India winners can be found here.

About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. Inspired by the principles of mindfulness, JW Marriott is a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in over 30 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

Anantara Spa Scoops Wins at 2022 World Spa Awards

Anantara Spas worldwide has received 13 top accolades in the World Spa Awards 2022, a tourism industry awards programme that recognises leading spas from across the globe.

From Sri Lanka to the Seychelles, Anantara Spa was privileged to receive several awards, including Zambia’s Best Safari Spa, Oman’s Best Resort Spa and Dubai’s Best Wellness Retreat.

Drawing on Thailand’s wellness traditions, Anantara Spa offers unique signature journeys deeply rooted in indigenous experiences. Centred on movement, nutrition, mindfulness and innovative technology, Anantara Spa takes a holistic approach, providing personalised solutions to optimise health and wellbeing.

Ohri’s Sahibs Barbeque awarded as “Best Restaurant” at the Telangana Tourism Awards 2022"

Hyderabad: October , 2022: Ohris Sahibs BBQ has been awarded the prestigious “Best Restaurant” award by the State Government of Telangana on the occasion of Telangana Tourism Awards 2022 Hyderabad. Ohri's Sahib's Barbeque is the latest offering from the house of Ohri's delicious traditional Hyderabadi and Awadhi cuisine. This unique recognition has come for 2nd year in a row and is a huge reinforcement of the brand name and customer satisfaction offered by Ohris Group.

Ohri’s Group, with over four decades of culinary legacy, provides its connoisseurs with thematically designed restaurants offering experiential dining. Ohris is also known for its world-class facilities and exceptional service standards and has been winning accolades for the same since its inception. In the recently organized Telangana Tourism Awards ceremony held at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre in Hyderabad, Ohri’s Sahibs Barbeque has won “Best Restaurant” two years in a row. Telangana Tourism Awards celebrates the best in the Telangana & Hyderabad Culinary Industry and provides a platform to recognise their talent. Ohris Shaibs has won this reward amongst leading restaurants, in Hyderabad through an online voting system.

Expressing delight over achieving the award, Mr Amar Ohri, Managing Director Ohris Group said, “We are truly honoured to receive affirmation from industry experts and guests for two years in a row. We want to thank our patrons and guests who have experienced delectable cuisines and services at our restaurant and have forwarded and voted for us. The award acknowledges Sahibs BBQ unique offering as one of the best grills offering unmatched food and experiences to the customers. We are planning to open more branches of Sahibs BBQ in Hyderabad and other cities so that more people can experience our hospitality.”

Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils receives ‘AIMA – RK Swamy High-Performance Brand Award 2022’

Hyderabad: September 2022: Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils, the flagship brand of Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd (GEF India) received the prestigious AIMA-R K Swamy High-Performance Brand Award 2021  in a Special Session at AIMA's 49th National Management Convention which was held with the theme 'Advantage India: Thriving in the New World Order. The award was received by, Mr. P Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils from Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India in the presence of other dignitaries.

The AIMA-R K Swamy award was instituted in 2009 by the advertising agency R K SWAMY and All India Management Association, in memory of the founder of the agency Sri R K Swamy, who also was a past president of AIMA. The award is to be given to a high-performing Indian-grown brand. Sri Swamy was a true nationalist who felt that Indian companies and brands are as good as MNCs and to honor his view on the subject, AIMA and R K SWAMY instituted this award. The High-performance brand is identified by a panel of leading Industry leaders. The winning brand must consistently outperform others in the category in terms of revenue and profitability as well as satisfy the Jury that the brand has performed well across other categories as well. 

Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils was chosen for the aggressive growth seen from Rs 6,500 Cr to over Rs 10,000 Cr with similar growth in profitability in the last couple of years.  

Past President of AIMA and the Chairman & Managing Director of R K SWAMY Pvt. Ltd, who was the Jury Chair said "We reviewed several categories and studied the performance of various brands before we zeroed in on Freedom. They join several other illustrious brands over the last 12 years like LIC, SBI, Tata, Amul, Titan, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Auto, Wipro, etc. So many congratulations to them and wish them continued success."

Reacting to receiving the award, Mr. Pradeep Chowdhry, Managing Director, Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd said "We are delighted to win this award. This was made possible by the hard work put in by our employees and the distributors as well as our agency partners over the last several years. My special thanks to every one of them."

Speaking on the occasion Mr. P. Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils said, "We are happy to receive the AIMA-RK Swamy High-Performance Brand Award 2021 for Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils. The brand 'Freedom' is built on the fundamentals of consistently providing good quality products, attractive packaging, deep market knowledge and penetration, innovative marketing, customer outreach, and communication strategy. It has helped us grow and become the No.1 brand by volume sales in the country in the sunflower oil category (Neilsen IQ – MAT March 2022) in an extremely competitive marketplace."

Recently Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils bagged the 'Pride of India Brand Award 2022' in the category 'Best Brands of South India'. The Pride of India Brand awards 2022 recognizes and rewards some of India's most loved, home-grown brands.

About GEF India (Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils):

'Freedom' is the Flagship brand of Gemini Edibles & Fats India Limited (GEF India). Freedom Healthy Cooking Oil Range is available as Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, Freedom Physically Refined Rice Bran Oil, Freedom Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, and Freedom Groundnut Oil.

The ‘Freedom’ brand was launched in 2010 in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is the No.1 Brand by volume sales in India in the sunflower oil category (according to Nielsen IQ data on the Refined Oil Cons Pack (ROCP) market in India (U+R) for the year ending (MAT) March 31, 2022).

Freedom Rice Bran Oil was launched in 2015 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

‘Freedom’ was ranked among the top five cooking oil brands in India according to the India Today ‘Ipsos Urban Consumer Sentiment Survey 2020’.

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Dr. Chef. Kaviraj bags the Prestigious Human Rights Nobel Award for 2021 - 2022.

Having known for his outstanding achievements, dedication and winning attitude since over two and a half decades Chef kaviraj has been one name which is synonymous with quality and perfection.

His passion of being known for his creativity and out of the box thinking, impressing foodies and guests with his art - skills, and talents have made success stories the world over since around 25 years now.

This Human Rights Nobel Award has been conferred upon him for his untiring efforts and support extended to the food and Hospitality industry including operations to Academics and beyond.

Hundreds of Hospitality industry employees were helped get back into their jobs and also the fresh graduates were shown directions on how to start up and find the right place to Kickstart a successful career, being stable in a job and not changing often have been a few of his contributions to name a few which have been of true help to professionals.

We are happy - proud and wish him all the very best for the kind gestures extended towards humanity and the development of quality manpower for the industry on the whole. Wishing Chef kaviraj all the very best in all his upcoming endeavors.

American Brew Crafts wins GOLD at the annual Spiritz Selection Awards

Hyderabad: August 2022: American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd, a modern-day brewing company has been awarded GOLD in two categories for their flagship brand Blockbuster at Spiritz Selection Award 2022. The awards are given under the Packaging and Liquid Tasting categories to both Lager and Strong variants of Blockbuster. The brand resonates with creativity, innovation, and experimentation and ensures the consistency of Quality and freshness of taste. In a short span of time Blockbuster has emerged as one of the leading and most preferred brands in India. 

The Spiritz Selection 2022 awards evaluated a total of 65 entries in the category by an elite panel consisting of 12 connoisseurs. The rating was undertaken on the basis of the aroma, taste, finish, and color of the brews. After a thorough evaluation, American Brew Crafts brand Blockbuster was rated GOLD in two categories – Packaging and Liquid Tasting. The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony in the presence of 800 people along with dignitaries like the Ambassador of Cuba, Mr Neeraj Kumar - MD of Beam Suntory; Mr Prem Dewan, CMD, Devans Modern Brewery; Ms Roshini Nath, Chairman of Logix Group and many others.

Expressing ecstasy at receiving the award, Mr. Nagendra Tayi, Chief Executive Officer, American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd said, “Blockbuster featuring and winning the GOLD award in the Spiritz awards 2022 recognizes our uncompromised drive for Quality and perfection. Our working model focuses on the Quality of ingredients, processes, and products prepared in small batches to ensure consistency and the people behind it. We are thrilled that ABC Ltd has been recognized for its work in the processing of brew and this recognition is proof of success in this competitive marketplace

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“Best Sunday Brunch” by Travel & Leisure – Delicious Dining Awards

“Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award” by Restaurant India Awards 2022

Hyderabad August: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) has been awarded the prestigious “Best Sunday Brunch” award by Travel & Leisure – Delicious Dining Awards and the “Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award” at the Restaurant India Awards 2022 Hyderabad. Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) is known for its world-class facilities and exceptional service standards and has been winning accolades for the same since its inception.

In the recently organized awards ceremony both by Travel + Leisure and Restaurant Association of India Hyderabad, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre has achieved this feat of winning two awards for The Food Exchange at NHCC. There were a total of 51 participants in the category Best Sunday brunch, Delicious Dining Awards 2022 which celebrates the best in the Indian culinary Industry. NHCC has won these rewards amongst leading restaurants, and bars in the country through an online voting system.

According to Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, “We are truly delighted and honored to receive affirmation from industry experts and guests who have experienced delectable cuisines and services at our property. The award acknowledges Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre as a world-class hotel enhancing guest experiences through an amazing range of food choices for a global audience. We foster a culture of innovation and research in every aspect of our operations and processes to give our guests a superlative experience at the property.”

Food Exchange is a contemporary, casual & multi-cuisine restaurant serving food from the four corners of the world. The restaurant is widely known for its innovative and modern reinterpretation of popular dishes and beverages. A selection of pan-Asian, global and local cuisines. Explore fresh new flavours with Exchange Kitchens that dish out delicacies using handpicked ingredients and organic produce, cooked right in front of you.

 Among the best restaurants in Hitech City, Hyderabad, Food Exchange is designed to be a Social Hub with flexible seating options. The relaxed ambiance creates an experience suitable for the family packs as well as “together alone” guests. A scenic poolside & beautifully landscaped lawns form the backdrop of the restaurant.

AWARDS | Chef Jerson Fernandes wins award for Novotel Juhu at the India Food and Beverage awards.

Food and Beverage is the best thing that has ever happened to me- Chef Jerson Fernandes wins another award for Novotel Juhu at the India Food and Beverage awards.

Chef Jerson Fernandes, indubitably Accor India’s most decorated chef was yet again awarded another award- the India food and Beverage awards by FBAI (Food Bloggers Association of India) held at Jio world center- BKC, Mumbai on the 14th of July for his contribution and excellence in the food and beverage industry in the 5-star hotel category. 

A master at F&B concepts and someone who believes in serving an experience rather than mere food have exceeded the expectations of all his guests, bloggers, and influencers when it comes to curating some of the best dining experiences at Novotel Juhu which proudly boasts of its 6 unique and interesting Food and Beverage outlets. His passion and love for food and beverage are simply second to none. Chef Jerson Fernandes is the Executive chef of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach and believes there is only one boss- the guest! 

The delight of receiving an excellence award amidst the countless operational challenges that the hospitality industry navigated over the past two years is accompanied by a combination of celebration for both, the recipient – as indicative of the standards of professionalism and positive hospitality, and for the brand; reinvigorating differentiation and leadership! He was also awarded the best Executive chef of the year 2021 by Hotelier India in Dec 2021 and The Best Chef of the year 2022 by food Connoisseurs awards in March 2022.

He was also awarded and felicitated at the South Asia Accor Awards Ceremony at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Chef Jerson Fernandes is .known for creating culinary experiences that obscure the boundaries between food and art, curating menus that reflect fresh tastes, mastery of diversity, and delighting guests through every interaction.

 Accor has been a culture of recognition, where each employee is valued in their career journeys, and encouraged to be proactive in professional self-development. While our masterpiece performances or endeavors may be their own reward; the acknowledgment of the fruits of one’s efforts and intentions from great leaders such as Mr. Puneet Dhawan- Sr. Vice President of Operations, India and South Asia, and Mr. Gorav Arora- General Manager of Novotel Juhu helps reveal the secret of our individual capabilities and competencies, passion for service and achievement  and the admirable flavors of ingredients: our harmonious team.

The exclusivity of delivering  personalized guest experiences has necessitated Chef Jerson’s  potential to inspire newer gastronomic  creations to suit a multiplicity of palates; whilst remaining true to the simplicity and authenticity of flavors, cuisines,  embracing the unexplored, revolutionizing perceptions, and multi-sensory encounters

In the words of Chef Jerson, “ This recognition and appreciation by FBAI for the Food and beverage Awards in the best Hotel Chef Category, 2022 reinforces my learning agility and personal discovery and strengthens my emotional connect and investment with the Accor values. I have always believed, that there is only one boss- the guest! ”

Expressing his happiness at the achievement, Gorav Arora, the General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, "I am extremely proud of Chef Jerson's commitment to hospitality and his personalization of service; vibrancy in food and beverage offerings and being an inspiration to team members."

Chef Maha Naseer, Creative Culinary Director at Oaga Resorts Awarded Title of 'Master Chef'

Chef Maha Naseer, Creative Culinary Director at Oaga Resorts Awarded Title of 'Master Chef'

Oaga Art Resort, is proud to announce Chef Maha Naseer, Creative Culinary Director to become the first Maldivian to be awarded the title of Master Chef from the Master Chef Society of the World. The World Master Chefs Society is a leading global honours society for exceptionally skilled professional chefs with over 200 members across 50 countries. Founded over 50 years ago, the World Master Chefs Society, is the only Society certified to award the title of World Master Chef and regularly awards reputable Chefs with their prestigious recognition. Membership of this society is offered on a strict base of high qualifications, career achievements and managerial recommendations.

Maha is currently one of the few handfuls of female Executive Chefs from the Maldives. She first started her kitchen adventures at age 8 and had a firm decision on becoming a renowned chef since. A professional chef and mother of 4 started her career 8 years ago to cater for international clients.

Maha is a graduate in Culinary Arts and Cuisine from Singapore’s Creative Culinare. She currently holds the position of the Secretary General of Chefs Guild of Maldives and is a World chefs approved rookie Judge in pastry. The enthusiastic entrepreneur has won multiple national and international awards and recognitions over the years.

Maha’s goal is updating, curating, and elevating local cuisines with quality products that reflect what she sees from her travels around the world. Her aim is to offer unique conceptualization developments and exclusively designed programs in the industry.

At Oaga Art Resort, her role will be to elevate the culinary journey with artistically experimental creations, fun innovations and a fusion of local culture.

Oaga Art Resort is situated in North Malé atoll, 40 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport; Oaga Art Resort is a singular island, which is scheduled to open its doors for guests in Q4 of 2022. Oaga Art Resort is currently in pursuit for creative local talents to join their team. 

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand at the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards, 2022

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts has been voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand at the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards, 2022.  

The Oberoi, New Delhi has also been voted the World’s Best City Hotel in Asia. The Oberoi, Marrakech: The Best Resort in North Africa and the Middle East and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur: The Best Resort in India. 

Brand at the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards, 2022

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts has received this title from among 9.5 million readers of Travel + Leisure magazine in a Readers’ Poll conducted by them

Travel + Leisure USA’s World’s Best Awards are amongst the most prestigious in the travel industry as it is the readers who define excellence in hospitality and travel. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has received this recognition from among 9.5 million readers of Travel + Leisure magazine in a Readers’ Poll conducted by them.    

Arjun Oberoi, Executive Chairman, The Oberoi Group said, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award and honored to have contributed in our own small way to the “Make in India” initiative. My heartfelt gratitude to our valued guests for their continued support and our exceptional colleagues for their dedication and commitment to excellence.”  

Vikram Oberoi, CEO, and MD, The Oberoi Group further added, “The awards are an affirmation of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ unwavering commitment towards offering guests exceptional facilities and unparalleled levels of service. Our founder Rai Bahadur M.S. Oberoi and Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi our former Chairman and mentor have always maintained that people are our most important asset – time and again our colleagues live up to this enduring belief.”

ACCOR INDIA’S MOST DECORATIVE CHEF-JERSON FERNANDES OF NOVOTEL MUMBAI JUHU BEACH WINS SPECIAL JURY RECOGNITION AT THE ACCOR SOUTH ASIA HOTEL AWARDS HELD AT PULLMAN AEROCITY.

ACCOR INDIA’S MOST DECORATIVE CHEF-JERSON FERNANDES OF NOVOTEL MUMBAI JUHU BEACH WINS SPECIAL JURY RECOGNITION AT THE ACCOR SOUTH ASIA HOTEL AWARDS HELD AT PULLMAN AEROCITY.

The delight of receiving an excellence award amidst the countless operational challenges that the hospitality industry navigated over the past two years is accompanied with a combination of celebration for both, the recipient – as indicative of the  standards of professionalism and positive hospitality, and for the brand; reinvigorating differentiation and leadership! He was also awarded with the best Executive chef of the year-2021 by Hotelier India in Dec 2021 and The Best Chef of the year-2022 by food Connoisseurs awards in March 2022.

Having being awarded and felicitated at the South Asia Accor Awards Ceremony at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Chef Jerson Fernandes is .known for creating culinary experiences that obscure  the boundaries between food and  art, curating menus which  reflect fresh tastes, mastery in diversity and delighting guests through every interaction.

 Accor   has been a culture of recognition, where each employee  is valued in their career journeys, and encouraged to be pro-active in professional self development. While our masterpiece performances  or endeavors may be its own reward; the acknowledgement of the  fruits of one’s  efforts and intentions from great leaders such as Mr. Puneet Dhawan- Sr. Vice President of Operations, India and South Asia and Mr. Gorav Arora- General Manager of Novotel Juhu helps reveal the secret of our  individual capabilities and competencies, passion for service and achievement  and the admirable flavors of ingredients: our harmonious team.

The exclusivity of delivering  personalized guest experiences has necessitated Chef Jerson’s  potential to inspire newer gastronomic  creations to suit a multiplicity of palates; whilst remaining true to the simplicity and authenticity of flavors, cuisines,  embracing the unexplored, revolutionizing perceptions  and multi-sensory encounters

In the words of Chef Jerson, “ This recognition and appreciation - “Special Jury Recognition”  in the Accor South Asia Hotel Awards 2021 reinforces my learning agility  and personal discovery and strengthens my emotional connect and investment with the Accor values.”

Expressing his happiness at the achievement, Gorav Arora, the General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, "I am extremely proud of Chef Jerson's commitment to hospitality and his personalization of service; vibrancy in food and beverage offerings and being an inspiration to team members."

DR. KAVIRAJ KHIALANI honoured with India’s Iron Man’s Award under the title of Celebrity Master Chef Award 2022 by MMTV Media Awards.

DR. KAVIRAJ KHIALANI honoured with India’s Iron Man’s Award under the title of Celebrity Master Chef Award 2022 by MMTV Media Awards.

A passionate foodie with a zeal to do something different ever since he wanted to make his hobby his full time profession chef kaviraj has been one name among many who has carved a niche for himself in the hospitality industry.  Having developed a keen interest in cooking since the age of seven he grew up learning the basics at home followed by formal educational certifications within India and overseas to learn and absorb the best of his area of interest. His initial years were full of struggle, hard work, long hours of work and an untiring dedication at work which he enjoyed to the very best from hotels to airlines, from restaurants to banquets, from working for vvip events, serving the who’s who in the top ranks around the world his rich and varied experience has always been his positivity card. Two times national award winner and loads of other esteemed awards have been conferred upon chef Kaviraj at various parts of the country since last few years.

Besides loving his role in the food industry he also had a keen interest in writing and expressing his views, thoughts and experiences in words and wanted people to know about his doings and his to do lists. He started writing articles and books since the year 2000 from hospitality magazines, newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs etc along the way which offered his creativity and recipes a wider and bigger circulation as well.

People connected with me from all over and extended their best wishes and appreciation towards my efforts which were visible all across from domestic to international media too. He always loved accepting challenges and opportunities coming his way since it would always be offering something different to do, present across and share it all over. Today he has been featured in over 35 plus publications and news portals, websites etc already. Since he always had something different to offer and with continued stability attitude with regularity traits his presence has been seen for long time on various social media platforms and publications around the world.

Dr. Kaviraj has also been very actively involved in the academia related to the food and hospitality industry and has been contributing, sharing, mentoring, coaching, teaching and training students of culinary arts and hospitality on various platforms from online webinars to offline sessions, training workshops, personality development programs etc. he is also associated with a number of colleges and universities across India where he not only associates to share his experience and knowledge but he is also on the board of studies and advisory board for enhancing curriculum and syllabus structuring, teachers training, train the trainer programs as well. His work has been well noticed, observed and appreciated over the years and he has been presented with a number of appreciation notes, letters and tokens from the universities and governing bodies of educational institutions and training centers.

“according to me it is inevitable to overlook the development and growth aspect of today’s young minds, aspiring to be chefs and food service professionals. We need to stand with them and be around them to develop their confidence and communication skills, sharing our experience helps but ultimately it is practice and regularity which gives results”

The recently received award by MMTV Media is one such more appreciation received for all the outstanding work and efforts being put in by chef kaviraj over 22 plus years now and it keeps him going and working even more stronger towards reaching his goals and ambitions.

The team wishes Dr. Kaviraj Khialani all the very best for this much deserved recognition and appreciation by means of this esteemed award, media bite speaking on his success story and the certificate which pens it down as well, signifies the moment to level next.