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Left, ITC Maurya, New Delhi Opposite: The Leela Palace New Delhi exemplifies the elegant and graceful architecture of “Lutyen’s Delhi,” a strikingly well preserved district named after the famous British architect. For dinner, executive chef Glenn Eastman will make sure your groups are taken on a mesmerizing culinary journey from the royal Indian dining at Jamavar to a modern multi-cultural global experience at Qube. “We can make custom menus for any of our groups by chefs from around the world,” says Eastman. “My team is Indian, Japanese, Italian, Malaysian, Chinese and Thai and I am American. We can be very creative here.” The 260-room Leela Palace boasts the largest rooms in the city, starting at 550 sf. Group spaces can accommodate receptions up to 300 pax, supported by eight boardrooms. The meeting space is adjacent to the garden courtyard area, which is a nice choice for functions. For more about the property, see the July/August digital edition of Prevue at prevueonline.net. MUMBAI MEETINGS Mumbai is India’s most electric and cosmopolitan city and the financial capital. The “Gateway to India” is home to Bollywood, the country’s main port and 15 million people! The city’s grand dame hotel located for over 100 years on the waterfront, The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai will take your breath away. The artwork alone is worth more than the property and the land it’s built on, says spokesperson Kirti Dhingra. The museum quality paintings and portraits are displayed on the walls throughout this magnificent hotel. “For groups, our meeting space is so varied,” says Dhingra. CAPITAL CULTURE: NEW DELHI Meet where kings and presidents congregate in New Delhi’s “Diplomatic Enclave” at the 440-room ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The Starwood Hotels’ Luxury Collection property offers planners a pedigree experience from hosting world leaders and their entourages to groups that demand efficiency and the highest standards of technology. One of the hotel’s most unique features, the design and architecture are both fashioned after the Mauryan dynasty that ruled India in 300BC. The lobby has a high domed ceiling with a stunning 3,000-sf mural called the Great Procession, which represents the ongoing procession of life. For conferences and meetings, total function space caters up to 750 people inside. Or, create lavish lunches in the Nandiya Garden for up to 1,000 pax. There are also seven boardrooms for up to 15 attendees each. Also inside ITC Maurya, Bukhara is a New Delhi landmark known for its “Northwest Frontier” cuisine. Maybe you can even sit in the same seat as President Clinton or Prime Minister Tony Blair who have both dined there! The Leela Palace New Delhi is the newest hotel in the capital city and nothing short of magnificent. It perfectly “And we can accommodate seated banquets up to 600.” Kirti, can you handle high profile groups flawlessly? “Sure we can, just ask President Obama. They did a hotel buyout when he came to Mumbai last November.” Overlooking the Arabian Sea near the popular Nariman Point shopping district, The Oberoi, Mumbai again overwhelmed us with superlative service. The newly renovated 73-suite/214room Oberoi is great for groups because of its location and the dedication to pampered hospitality. “We recruited the right people for the right service and make sure that they are properly trained at the Oberoi learning center,” says Nitesh Gandhi, hotel manager. “Groups love this property with all of our wonderful food, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, and butler service to make sure our guests have everything they need for a successful stay.” During your stay at The Oberoi, make it a point to dine at ZIYA, the new Indian specialty restaurant under the direction of two-Michelin star chef, Vineet Bhatia. For more info, see the July/ August digital edition of Prevue at prevueonline.net. Khyber is another spectacular restaurant for groups in Mumbai, decorated with charming old oil lanterns, huge urns and prints of ancient Mughal royalty. It is a definite must for a wide array of authentic Indian food. The flavors have seduced big " My team is Indian, Japanese, Italian, Malaysian, Chinese and Thai and I’m American. We can be very creative here." 52 | prevue magazine http://www.prevueonline.net http://www.prevueonline.net

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Prevue September/October 2011

Back Bay, Boston
Manchester
Meliá Hotels & Resorts
San Francisco/Denver/Cleveland
HSMAI + Soles4Souls
IRF/MGM Resorts, Las Vegas
Daytona Beach
Sustainability: The Next Big Thing
Central America
India
Sweden
Barcelo Resorts/Samana, DR
Portland

Prevue September/October 2011