by Suman Gupta
India, December 2022: Marking the second year of its association with the Jaipur Literature Festive, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts recently hosted the noteworthy Delhi Curtain Raiser for the Festival at The Leela Palace New Delhi.
The evening, co-hosted by The Leela and Teamwork Arts, the producers of the festival witnessed an enthralling performance by the Barmer Boys welcoming the audience with their Rajasthani folk and Sufi music. Several esteemed invitees from the fields of art, culture and social circles attended this highly anticipated event.
Speaking on the partnership, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said, “The Leela brand celebrates the essence of India and the richness within. The Jaipur Literature Festival is a prestigious event that has, over the years, found pride of place in not just the country but the global social and cultural calendar, providing a platform for an evocative exchange of ideas and generating meaningful dialogue. We are extremely delighted to partner with this event for the second year to support and celebrate the passion and the spirit that resonates with our discerning guests.”
The annual iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is all set to run from 19th-23rd January in the pink city of Jaipur at Hotel Clarks Amer. Marking its sixteenth year, the festival will showcase a powerhouse of writers, speakers, thinkers and humanitarians from all walks of life. The literary extravaganza will see a spectacular range of language diversity in the programme, displaying 20 Indian and 14 International languages. To find out more and for a full line up of the program click here.
The epitome of true Indian luxury, The Leela keeps its guests at the center of everything it does and is committed to providing them with authentic and transformative experiences with the warmth of Indian hospitality. Jaipur Literature Festival is a perfect platform for the brand to activate authentic experiences that inspire and celebrate the power of words.
About the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts:Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates eleven award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar and now Kovalam. The Leela celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. The brand is well poised to embrace the next phase in its growth trajectory with upcoming projects which includes a leisure resort in Ashtamudi in Kerala. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.
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