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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Ready to

bounce back

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Hospitality Marriott International, leading Indian architects
Horizon, India’s first indigenously produced world-class Summesh Menon and Akshat Bhatt and the country’s
magazine covering food, hospitality, travel and lifestyle top general managers who emphasize how design has
is back. the power to be the key differentiator today. After all, the
What you are holding in your hands is the Christmas- very first impression of a hotel is formed from the way it
New Year Special issue which targets discerning readers looks!
and high-net-worth individuals. We speak to industry Moving on to travel and lifestyle, we have a special
leaders and all those who matter, carry in-depth reports feature on luxurious spas with cool, contemporary and
on food and hospitality and showcase the best of travel cutting-edge interiors that have become a cornerstone of
and lifestyle. the hospitality industry. Here we check out what some of
Among others, the issue presents an exclusive the best spas in the country have to offer.
interview with Masterchef Gordon Ramsay, who Given that recent times have been an eye-opener in
outlines global culinary trends we should look out for terms of personal well-being, Dr Manoj Kutteri reports
in 2023 and discusses the future of food in the post- on top 10 wellness trends that are likely to dominate the
pandemic world. headlines in 2023.
We also review four recently opened restaurants that In addition, we take to the skies and see how Emirates
have been making headlines: Loya at Taj Palace, New First Class has not only redefined luxury in the skies but
Delhi, Tao-Fu at JW Marriott Pune, Edge – Tropical it has also taken it to the next level.
Bar & Kitchen at Alila Diwa Goa Hope you enjoy reading
and, of course, HOSA Goa, the We speak to industry leaders the issue as much as we have
brainchild of restaurateur Rohit and those who matter, carry enjoyed putting it together for
Khattar, founder and chairman you!
of EHV International and Old in-depth reports on food and Before signing off, we are set
World Hospitality who runs hospitality and showcase the to end the year on a high note
such acclaimed restaurants as best of travel and lifestyle. with FoodFood Awards 2022
Indian Accent in Delhi and New that will be held at JW Marriott
York, Comorin in Gurgaon and Mumbai Sahar on December 20.
Koloman in New York! Recognising, rewarding and celebrating the best of the
On the other hand, India’s leading food critic Rashmi food and hospitality industry, the fourth edition of the
Uday Singh showcases the world on a platter. From awards will once again showcase the best of the best.
Mirazur to Noma to Epicure and more, she looks back Me and my team look forward to welcoming you at the
and recalls the world’s best dining experiences at uber mega event!
elegant Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy.
As for the hospitality industry, we see how Raffles
Udaipur is wowing discerning travellers with its Shafquat Ali
marvellous architecture, regal opulence and world-class Publisher
dining experiences.
In addition, we have an in-depth feature where we
speak to international design guru Michael Wang, AIA,
Senior Continent Head, Global Design Asia Pacific,

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