News Hungama:
The Times of India Group proudly hosted the prestigious 6th Edition of The Times Hospitality Icons, West Bengal 2024. Celebrating the pinnacle of excellence in the hospitality industry across the state. This prestigious awards ceremony recognized the outstanding contributions of hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments that have set new standards in service quality, innovation, and customer experience. The grand awards ceremony, held today at the Hyatt Regency Kolkata was graced by Indian actor and businessman, Mr. Ronit Roy and Indian actress Ms. Nusrat Jahan as the Chief Guest, alongside Nyantara Pal Choudhary, Consul General of Norway and Janak Raj Bhatta, Deputy Consul General of Nepal were also part of this event.
The event aimed to honour those who have consistently delivered exceptional experiences, while also fostering growth and innovation in the dynamic hospitality sector. Leaders and professionals from the industry gathered to witness and applaud the dedication of the state’s top performers.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Ronit Roy expressed his admiration for the initiative and, in his keynote address, highlighted the crucial role of passion and perseverance in elevating the hospitality industry. These qualities drive exceptional service and set new benchmarks for excellence.
In her address Ms. Nusrat Jahan highlighted the privilege of recognizing the brilliance, hard work, and dedication involved in creating memorable customer experiences in West Bengal’s hospitality industry.
The awards ceremony was a highlight for the hospitality sector, honouring Small, Micro hotels as well as Medium and Small hotels (MSMEs), start-ups, and emerging brands for their outstanding contributions. The event recognized excellence in various facets of hospitality, including exceptional service, innovation, and guest satisfaction. It celebrated those who have set new benchmarks in the industry, showcasing their role in shaping memorable experiences and driving the sector’s progress.
The winners of this evening were: Leading Bengali Cuisine Chain – BHOOTER RAJA DILO BOR; Popular Korean – Soy Yum; Trending Banquet Hall – The Heaven Banquet; Popular Premium Vegetarian- The Kitchen; Popular Cafe- Black Brick Café; Iconic Biryani-Arsalan; Trendsetting All Day Dining-Poach Kitchen; Trending Bengali Cuisine (Premium Dining)-Calcutta Retro; Popular Cloud Kitchen-Paprika Gourmet; Popular Luxury Staycation Resort Luxury Amar Tree Resort, Mandarmani by Amar tree group kolkata; Popular All Day Diner – Club De Golf ; Trendsetting Cafe -Serra Cafe; Iconic Bengali Restaurant-Mitra Cafe; Popular North Indian- Bawarchi; Trendsetting Middle Eastern Cuisine-Baraka; Reliable E-Commerce Mithai brand-Ganguram Sweets; Promising Coffee Chain- Hangoutz Xpress ; Legendary Brand- Arsalan; Renowned Bengali Cuisine- Bhoj Company; Trending Oriental Cuisine- Yinyang; Newcomer Brewery-Momo I Am; Fastest Growing Confectionery Brand- Kreamz;
Poplular Mughlai- Kareem’s Kolkata;Popular Bengali Cuisine- Koshe Kosha;Popular World Cuisine Restaurant- The Garden; Iconic Beach Resort – Bombay Beach Resort, Mandarmani; Popular Picturesque Cafe -Club De Golf; Popular Business Hotel -Hotel De Sovrani; Most Popular Chinese Brand -Shanghai- Flavours of China Town; Trendsetting Fusion Bengali Cuisine- Posto Rajbari; Popular 24 hour coffee shop- First Innings – The Stadel; Reliable Catering Service -Bhoj Caterer ;Popular Fusion Food -Babumashai; Iconic Catering Services -Kohli Catereing Services; Popular Rooftop- Five & Dime; Trending Alfresco-SKAI; Newcomer Lounge -The Flamboyant;
Populat Nightclub- The Spirits.
As the night progressed, winners across various categories were announced, each of them being lauded for their exceptional achievements. The awards recognized not just established industry giants but also rising stars who have made significant strides in recent years. From luxury hotels offering world-class amenities to boutique establishments showcasing local culture, the winners reflected the diverse and vibrant hospitality landscape of West Bengal. The event concluded on a celebratory note, marking another successful year of innovation and service excellence in the region’s hospitality industry, and leaving attendees inspired by the bright future that lies ahead.
