AIR MILES

Business Traveller India speaks to Dr Ali Irani and Sujoy Kumar Mitra, the duo who have broken the Guinness World Record for travelling to all seven continents of Antarctica, South America, Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Oceania in the fastest time possible.

What inspired you to embark on this adventure?

Sujoy-Both of us are passionate travellers. Dr Ali Irani has visited more than 90 countries and I am on a journey to travel across 198 countries out of which I have completed 172 and currently hold a record in the Limca Book of Records as well.

Dr Ali Irani-Travel is what keeps us alive and therefore, this adventure felt like the next step in our plans. We believe all records are made to be broken. Today, we might be successful in breaking a record, tomorrow someone else will break our record.

How did you feel when you completed your travels?

Sujoy-As we completed this, we felt like preparing for the next Guinness World Record. The goal is to keep going and never stop.

What are the essentials you never travel without?

Dr Ali Irani-We travel light and limit ourselves to 7 kg of luggage. We carry the bare essentials such as our passports, funds, vaccination certificates if needed, 2-3 pairs of clothes as per temperature and place, basic medicines, dental and shaving kits.

What’s next?

We are exploring all options. We aspire to break a few more Guinness Records, for sure!

Sujoy- As a traveller, we should respect every culture to enjoy the destination and honour the country we come from. Dr Ali - Keep striving to do what I am passionate about and truly believe all records are made to be broken.

INTRODUCING TASTE OF UKIYO – EDITION

3.0 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, PUNE

KNOWN FOR ITS SENSATIONAL modern Japanese recipes, Ukiyo, located at e Ritz-Carlton, Pune has recently introduced contemporary innovations to the comprehensive and alluring menu. e new introductions promise to thrill diners with the best of classic Japanese recipes woven with exceptional ingredients and avours. e restaurant’s kitchen has three sections – the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill – each presenting a unique twist on traditional Japanese dining. e new menu showcases the best of dishes from all sections. Dishes are authentic but not traditional with intense avours and an emphasis on simple presentation acquired through quality ingredients. Decisive ingredients are imported from Japan in order to maintain the authentic avours; including Wasabi, Miso Paste, Yuzu Juice and almost all of the seafood for sushi and sashimi.

The Times Square Edition

An idyllic property to experience modern luxury in the heart of New York, e Times Square Edition introduces the next generation of modern luxury with a residential feel through its contemporary design and timeless style. e hotel features 452 guest rooms, a state-of-the-art tness centre, a performance venue, and six unique dining experiences developed by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser. e hotel ensures guests have a gala time during their stay and revel in the brilliance of Times Square and the city views that the oor-to-ceiling windows in the stylish rooms o er. marriott.com

INDIGO AIRLINES, THE FIRST AIRCRAFT TO LAND AT GOA’S MANOHAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

INDIGO AIRLINE’S in North Goa on January 5. At least 11 arrivals were expected at the new airport on day one of operations, an o cial said and added that Indigo, Go First, Vistara and Akasa Air were in the process of setting up ticketing counters. Indigo ight 6E 6145 landed at the facility from Hyderabad at 9 am on ursday, January 5, a spokesperson from MIA said. e domestic operations started from ursday onwards, while international ights are expected to commence soon. goindigo.in

NAVA, AN INNOVATIVE RESTAURANT LAUNCHED IN MUMBAI

NAVA NEWLY LAUNCHED IN MUMBAI is an ode to ingredients that are intrinsic for a memorable dining experience. e newly launched restaurant draws inspiration from founder Anushka Pathak’s travels and Chef Akash Deshpande’s stints across the globe to serve ingredient-driven cuisine right in the heart of Mumbai, in Bandra. Translating to new, recently created, invented, and innovative, Nava takes a refreshing culinary approach towards ingredients that are not only sourced from diverse Indian regions but also appear as integral elements in modern European cuisine. e à la carte and tasting menus explore one ingredient as the main hero of the dish, and most dishes across the menus are conceptualised to be zero-waste. Opening its doors now to the city of Mumbai, Nava o ers an intimate and memorable experience unlike any other.

Accor Opens Novotel Mumbai International Airport

ACCOR HAS OPENED its second Novotel property in Mumbai and the 22nd hotel under the brand across India. e 268-room Novotel Mumbai International Airport is located 1.5 km from the airport, with access to the city’s Western and Eastern Express Highways. e room décor is inspired by India's largest city, with wallpaper depicting Mumbai landmarks and attractions including Dhobi Ghat, Juhu Beach and the Dabbawalas. Facilities include 43-inch TVs, glass-enclosed rain showers, and work desks with multimedia panels. e hotel features a roo op bar, lobby restaurant Gourmet Bar, an in nity pool with city views, as well as a tness centre and a 477 sqm ballroom. all.accor.com

Air India Announced

carrier had announced that it has decided to lease six wide-body B777-300ER and six narrow-body A320neo to augment its eet for expanding its domestic and international ight services network. ese aircra are expected to be inducted in the rst half of 2023. Air India’s B777-300 ER will have four class con gurations namely rst, business, premium economy and economy and will be deployed to connect metro cities of the country with more international destinations. airindia.in