Singapore lovers, it would be a safe travel there during Pandemic once travel re opens

Hello Everyone, hope you all are safe and healthy. As I see generally, people are craving to travel again buy there is a lot of apprehension. Singapore still being one of the most preferred destinations by Indians, I thought to gather inputs from Singapore Tourism Board to get a general idea about the steps they are taking during COVID times and their plans for International tourists. I thank Mr. GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East and South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board for responding to our queries and informing about the way forward. Here you go….

 What are the steps that Singapore Tourism Board is taking to ensure safety of travellers during COVID Pandemic? Singapore is fortunate that we have the capacity and resources to manage the Covid-19 pandemic in a robust manner and we have made good progress. Majority of the economy has re-opened since Singapore entered into the second phase of “A Safe Singapore” on 19 June 2020. Singapore is ranked by Deep Knowledge Centre, an independent think tank body, as the 4th safest country in the world for Covid-19. This is a mark of assurance that Singapore is doing things right. Read more

Hospitality Industry Way Forward...part 4 Post Covid steps by Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner and Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

Narendra Bhawan , Bikaner and Suryagarh , Jaisalmer are most preferred premium luxury properties in their respective areas. I have been wanting to visit Jaisalmer since last 4-5 years but haven't been able to fulfill my wish yet. However, as I plan my future travels, I am on the spree of exploring various steps taken by hotels to follow safety in this new situation post COVID. Below is what Narendra Bhawan , Bikaner and Suryagarh, Jaisalmer are doing to provide best service and safety during this time.

Suryagarh, Jaisalmer Exterior All employees are trained in Covid-19 protection protocols including virus prevention measures, protective equipment handling, incident reporting and guest interaction. All employees will adhere to mandated social distancing norms. All employees will wear cloth masks at all times as required by law, except when eating in the cafeteria. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be worn as required. All employees are equipped with tools to sanitize their work space. Read more Suryagarh, Jaisalmer Lobby

Hospitality Industry Way forward ...Part 3- What Amaya Kuda Rah Maldives is doing in the new Normal to ensure guests safety

As I checked with my fellow traveller friends I found that many of them wanted to travel to Maldives. Maldives is famous for its water villas and clean air. Its known for its great hospitality and many adventure sports. Now that Covid-19 Pandemic has impacted the whole world, people are eager to break the monotony and want to go for a vacation ASAP. Some more adventurous people even want to take steps out in the International Zone. Maldives has become one of the most preferred 'go to' countries as people want to have peace of mind, cool, fresh air, massages and just relax and do nothing by the sea. With the intention to throw light on the kind of steps taken by premium properties in Maldives, we explored about the same with Amaya Kuda Rah Maldives. Below is what they have to say.

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Hospitality Industry way forward… part 2- What steps are Novotel and Mercure KCP, Hyderabad taking in the new normal

 You must have read my previous article on the steps taken by premium Hospitality brands in the wake of Corona Pandemic to ensure guests safety. On one side travel enthusiasts are eager to travel and cannot wait any more, the hospitality Industry on the other side is equally eager to welcome their dear guests with folded hands. As we plan to travel in the near future, we explore about the steps taken by hotels/resorts in the new normal to make guests comfortable and tension free. We have taken interviews of the spokespersons – Mr. Rubin Cherian, GM of Novotel Hyderabad Airport, India ; Mr. Soumitra Pahari, General Manager, Mercure Hyderabad KCP 

Below are the steps taken by the above mentioned properties.

P.S>Photo Credits the respective hotels

1. How are you anticipating the inflow of guests post Covid

Mercure Hyderabad KCP- As the country is gradually unlocking and people have started to travel, we have seen a ray of hope for revival. Accor has also initiated a special offer ‘Let Us Take Care of You’ which has helped us tap the local staycation business from the city. We also have initiated take away and home delivery services via partners to ensure that our patrons continue to enjoy our delicacies in the comfort of their home. This was being appreciated and accepted by the customers. This is the testimony of the fact that guests trust us in terms of providing hygienic food from their favourite outlets. With our new inclusive approach, we are also working on growing the trust factor of the regular diner to visit us at our restaurants without any fear. We are engaging our digital and PR levers for the same. We have also witnessed that wedding and social events have also realigned themselves and continue in a closed group of maximum 100 people with social distancing and hygiene being the most important criteria. This is a positive start and we hope that things will settle down soon.

Exterior Mercure KCP Hyderabad

Novotel Hyderabad Airport- Hotels have been adversely affected due to the pandemic and the climb out of the pandemic is going to be gradual. Though the hotels have started opening up across the country, the pace of leisure and corporate travellers trickling in is slow. Since "Unlock 1.0" phase, we have seen a steady rise in our business. Historically, we as a hotel have had a unique business mix which comprises of an array of segments, such as socials, weekend leisure from the city, MICE, corporate travel, crew as well as long stay guests. We are glad to share that we’ve already hosted a healthy number of weddings at the property (respecting the 50 guests gathering rule), a steady crew movement from airlines, city dwellers seeking some time off as they come to our hotel for staycation and some corporate travel. We are eagerly waiting for the MICE segment to pick up pace as this is one segment that most Hyderabad five-star hotels are dependent on. We definitely consider our hotel to be a preferred venue as we have the luxury of large spaces both indoor and outdoor and the ease with which conference organizers can conduct their large events and yet abide by the safe distancing norms. People are adapting to the new normal and we at Accor under the label of ALLSAFE have also implemented stringent safety and hygiene protocols to provide a safe experience to all our guests.

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Exterior Novotel Hyderabad

Must experience A La Mexicana festival at restaurant Level 2, Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar

When I heard about the Mexican food festival in the restaurant Level 2, I was excited to experience the same for I love Mexican food. It tastes yummy always. I wanted to experience what the restaurant offers in the festival. I couldn't wait for even a single day and we headed to the restaurant for Mexican meal at Level 2, Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar. Since I was visiting the restaurant level2 for the first time, its ambiance was new to me and I loved it.

 Entrance of restaurant- Level 2

Ambiance at Level2 

The ambiance was a beautiful combination of flooring and walls decor along with furniture that was complimenting each other. Everything in the restaurant was shining bright.

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Nayab - Sea Food Festival at Indyaki, Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar

When I heard about Nayab Sea Food Festival by Indyaki, Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar, I was eager to experience the same. I had been planning to experience Indyaki since long but finally this plan materialized. Being winter time, it was pleasant and we reached the restaurant around  9pm.

  Indyaki Restaurant

The restaurant tables were occupied with a few vacant. Live music was on. We took a table near the window from where we could witness the greenery and sky outside.

Ambiance of Indyaki

The restaurant is big and spacious. Dining tables were laid well around each other far enough to maintain the privacy of individual tables. In the beginning of the restaurant, was a lounge like big sofa setting where people could chit chat. Next to that were two separate sections for big gatherings dining. There were provisions for baby chairs as well. There were bigger seating arrangements for bigger families as well.

  Indyaki Restaurant

Live kitchen was in the center of the restaurant. The decor and furniture was complimenting each other to create a nice and soothing ambiance along with live music.

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Food at Indyaki

Nayab Sea Food Festival is all about fishes, prawns, crabs. First of all, we were served a very innovative warm drink- turmeric punch which was a mixture of ginger, turmeric, basil. The concept behind it is to refresh and energize and also to heal. Similar drink used to be served to warriors who came from battles to heal and repair their systems after a long drawn stress.

I am fond of fishes and tried two of them. Both the fishes were well cooked and presented with a lot of passion and innovation. The first one being wrapped in banana leaf and with the layer of spicy and tangy flavour of gravy which was neatly done.

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  Banana Leaf Wrapped 

Barbeque Nation- Unity One Mall, a feasting destination

I am a fan of Barbeque Nation. I make it a point to visit this lavish royal feasting destination regularly. This time the reason to visit was my son’s Birthday. We had planned and booked our dining in advance. The administration staff was very courteous and prompt and they ensured we had a smooth booking. In the evening when we reached, our table was already reserved.

Ambiance at Barbeque Nation

The restaurant - Barbeque Nation at Unity One Mall is a spacious one and has 4 sections for seating.

  Ambiance at Barbeque Nation, Unity One Mall (Image courtsey - Barbeque Nation) 

In the middle is buffet table, live kitchen , kulfi station, desserts section, salads, main meals table.
  Salads counter

It had a lavish spread.

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  Alu Bukhara Kofta Veg Jaipuri