TOURISM FEATURE

The 6 key factors in the overall travel scenario that will drive all of the trends will be

S Sa af fe et ty y Both perception and reality will matter, and all necessary protocols must be put in place to address the safety factor above all else.

Health Government may introduce mandatory checks.

H Hy yg gi ie en ne e There will be no compromise on this and all prescribed standards must be scrupulously followed.

Brands Those that will stand for q qu ua al li it ty y a an nd d r re el li ia ab bi il li it ty y w wi il ll l e em me erge as the winners of the tourism game.

Value Good value for good money will be the new mantra that prospective travellers will look for.

E Ex xp pe er ri ie en nc ce e Experience local as vocal, and other unique and localised experiential ideas will be the pull.

Government support

I In n o or rd de er r t to o r re ev vi iv ve e t th he e t to ou ur ri is sm m sector, it’s imperative to engage domestic as well as international markets. Therefore, by developing infrastructure and tourism services the government has to play a key role in organising Tourism Fair in t th he e l lo oc ca al l a an nd d g gl lo ob ba al l m ma ar rk ke et ts s i in n order to promote India and its people. Challenges are real but opportunities are concrete too. So let us once again begin to welcome our guests with an “Athithi Devo Bhava ” mindset, for surely better t ti im me es s a ar re e j ju us st t a ah he ea ad d. .

101, Sengupta Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 6381753545

FOOD @ LE MERIDIEN Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343

@ LATEST RECIPE ITALY UNLIMITED Ongoing, 3.30pm-7pm

ROOFTOP DINING Ongoing, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 6.30pm-10pm Indchicoo, Poppys Tower, Race Course; Tel: 434-6644

Every topping, every flavour, every ingredient is infused with love and care. Drop by and revisit the lanes of Italy. Cost per head: veg pizza @ Rs 599++ with a glass of beer, canned juice and aerated water. Non-veg pizza @ Rs 699++ with a glass of beer, canned juice and aerated water. Call for reservation: 87544-40297

SUNDAY MINI BRUNCH Sunday, 12noon-3pm

Pasta station, pizza station, egg station, Mongolian station, chaat station, kebab and bread counter, unlimited mocktails and soft drinks and much more. Call for reservation: 73586-25666. Cost per head: Alcohol Brunch Rs 1599++ Brunch with unlimited beer cocktails Rs 1299++ Adult Brunch Rs 999++ Child Brunch Rs 499++

FAMILY DAY SPECIAL Wednesday, 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Dine with your dear ones. The latest concoction of flavours, spread out to indulge healthy especially curated recipes. Enjoy 25% off for family of six or more. Terms and conditions apply. Call for reservation: 87544-40297. Enjoy rooftop dining experience, a la carte. Cost per head: Rs 700. GET SET GRILL Ongoing, 11am-10pm Planet Barbeque, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Metttupalayam Road; Tel: 455-1555 Come experience premier barbeque buffet. Come as 5 and pay for 4. Call for reservation. Cost per head: Rs 899.

SPECIAL BUFFET Ongoing, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10.30pm Vijay Park Inn Hotel, 101, Sengupta Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-1900 All you can eat buffet@ Rs 349 only for lunch and dinner. Call for booking: 73737-88822.

THURSDAY OFFER Thursday, 11am-11pm Wow Biryani, Sathy Main Road, Saravanampatti; Tel: 96261-65313 Pick your order with 500g egg biryani + 2 fish fry @ Rs 100.

DINE-IN SPECIAL Ongoing, 12noon-9pm Tara’s Dine-In, A1, Housing Unit Road, Nehru Nagar, Veeriampalayam Road; Tel: 351-3626 Experience traditionally flavoured veg and non-veg biryani, South Indian, Chinese, shawarma, tandoori, grill and barbeque. Cost per head: Rs 300.

SUCCULENT SEEKH KEBABS Saturday, 7pm-11pm WelcomCafe Kovai, Welcomhotel Coimbatore, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 73977-54260 Immerse yourself in an experience like no other and never miss delicacies from Saturday dinner buffet. Cost per head: Rs 999++

STAY OFFER Ongoing, 11am-10pm Hotel Venition Inn, 40/1, East Lokamanya Street, RS Puram; Tel: 438-5530 Strive to make your stay a memorable one. Book now and enjoy home like stay with exciting offers. www.hotelvenitioninn.com

HAPPY HOURS - BUY 3 GET 1 FREE Ongoing, 11am-10pm Zib By Spree Hotels Mangala International, 340, Nehru Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-2012 Buy 3 large and get one small free. Cost per head: Rs 300. BUY 2 GET 1 Ongoing, 11am-10pm Clarky Bar, Hotel Venition Inn, 40/1, East Lokamanya Stree, RS Puram; Tel: 438-5530 Amazing offer to make your visit more memorable. Buy a large, get a small one free. Call for pre-booking: 427-5530. ONLINE COURSE Ongoing, 10am-6pm Lalit Kalakshetra; Tel: 81484-07465 Venue: Online Individual online course for Kids and Adults. Learn to paint from home with professional Artist Vigneshraj R. Art and craft session, basic fundamentals of drawing, art therapy, logo design, coffee painting and much more. Participants will be provided course completion certificate through mail. Entry: Rs 1000 (4 sessions). https://join.skype.com/invite/iRsKoRWqeH1b

VIRTUAL ART SHOW –CALL FOR SUBMISSION Nov 14-16, 10am-7pm Artrendz Art Gallery, Near Prozone Mall, Sathy Road, Saravanampatti; Tel: 81484-07465 Online art show and sales. Categories: Student and Professional. Age: 18+ For more details:

artrendzartgallery@gmail.com

DIWALI SPECIAL

@ THE GRAND REGENT The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road; Tel: 429-4444 BELGIUM CHOCOLATE Till Nov 14, 10am-9pm Celebrate Diwali with homemade Belgium chocolates. Cost: 9 pieces @ Rs 199, 12 pieces @ Rs 249, 15 pieces @ Rs 299. Conditions apply. Call for booking: 99949-75794.

DIWALI SWEET MELA Till Nov 14, 10am-9pm Celebrate Diwali with unique gift boxes. Karupatti Mysore pak, motichoor ladoo and pista burfi. Call for booking: 99949-75794.

DRY FRUIT COMBO Till Nov 14, 10am-9pm

@ THARAKARAM SILK Ongoing, 10am-8pm Tharakaram Silk House, 11, Sathyamoorthy Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-0420

Celebrate Diwali with special combo dry fruits. Combo 1: chocolate, assorted Ghee sweets, dry fruits and savouries @ Rs 600. Combo 2: chocolate, dry fruits, savouries @ Rs 500. Conditions apply. Call for booking: 99949-75794. DIWALI BUCKET BIRYANI Ongoing, 11.30am-9pm UK Kitchen, Karupanna Street, Olympus, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 98946-10029

Calm your hunger with special boneless mutton, chicken biryani. Cost: Veg Boneless Chicken Biryani @ Rs 649, Chicken Chukka Biryani Rs 799, Mutton Varuval Biryani Rs 1099. Prior booking required.

DIWALI SALE & OFFERS @ SRI DHARANI SILKS Ongoing, 10am-8pm Sri Dharani Silks, 144A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98945-09679 Avail 10% off on all types of sarees, kurtis and salwars. Discover stunning collections and avail 10-15% off on silk sarees, kurtis and salwars.

GOLDEN OFFERS @ MATTRESS HUB Ongoing, 10am-8pm The Mattress Hub, 427, Vivekananda Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 81900-53786 Shop and get up to 10 gm free gold. Buy a mattress and many more products above Rs 20,000 on MRP and get free gold coin.

FESTIVAL OFFER @ ANGEL TOPS Angel Tops Designs, NH Road, Townhall; Tel: 98945-96651 Get up to special offer 10-15% on all tops, kurtis, nighties, leggings and all innerwear. Send enquiries @ 98941-44415

DIWALI SPA OFFER @ SPRING SPA Ongoing, 11am-8pm Spring Spa & Salon, 20, Hozur Road,

Race Course; Tel: 90474-59090

Get rid of your stress by special aromatherapy with the scent of aroma oils. Cost per hour Rs 1500.