Taj Tea Trail , New Delhi & Mumbai

Some meditate for decades to find true happiness; we think an hour is enough. Join us on the Taj Tea Trail, a tea tasting and appreciation workshop and take a journey that reveals the mystery behind this exotic drink. A journey that will transform you from a tea lover to a tea connoisseur.

Mumbai - 21st June. 2-30pm. At Banana Bar, Bandra
New Delhi - 28th June. 3-4.30pm. At Moksha, New Friends Colony.

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Hospitality World, Bangalore

HospitalityWorld (HW), 2008 – India’s largest and complete B2B Hospitality Trade Show will be held on June 19th-21st 2008 at the Trade Center, KTPO, White Field, Bangalore. The 3 day exhibition is expected to attract over 7000 trade visitors and will feature over 300 national & international exhibiting companies showcasing the latest products and services, technologies and industry trends. More details at the Hospitality World website.

Planet Hollywood Comes to India
The Las Vegas Strip-based mega resort, Planet Hollywood, has announced plans to open between five to six restaurants in select Indian cities. With the first restaurant slated to open in Mumbai and then in Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad by 2010.

Shangri-La’s Foray into Bangalore
Hong-Kong based Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is launching its first business hotel brand 'Traders Hotel' in Bangalore. The Traders hotel would open in late 2008 with 316 rooms near the International Tech Park situated at Whitefield.

Oberoi to add 3 more to its portfolio
Oberoi Group to build three luxury hotels in India. The three hotels would be located in Mumbai, Goa and Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh).

Hyatt plans for 15 more…
The US-based Hyatt International Hotels and Resorts has planned to add another 15 five star and deluxe hotels and resorts in India over the next three to four years. Hyatt will set up two hotels each in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. It also has plans to expand its construction network in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Gurgaon.

Chandigarh- hot target for hotels
DLF in a joint venture has decided to build five star hotels in Chandigarh in the next three years. Radisson, Oberoi and ITC Hotels Division have also shown interest in setting up hotels in Chandigarh. DLF has already set aside 4 acres of land in the IT Park, where it will develop a five star hotel with 250 rooms, costing around Rs 250 crore.

Coming soon to India - many more international hotel brands
The world's leading hotel brands are planning to enter the Indian hospitality industry in joint ventures with various domestic hotel majors of India. Even new brands such as Amanda, Satinwoods, Banana Tree, Hampton Inns, Scandium By Hilt and Mandarin Oriental are no more lagging behind in this matter.

Bombay Sapphire and Bling Bling!!
Bombay Sapphire gin announced the introduction of "Revelation" -- five one-of-a-kind gin bottles that are hand crafted from the world's finest crystal and precious sapphire jewels. The ultimate in luxury and sophistication, Revelation was envisioned in collaboration with Baccarat, the eminent creator of fine crystal, Garrard, the world's oldest jewellery house, and design luminary Karim Rashid. Each of the five bottles retails for $200,000 with profits going to charity.

United Spirits to bottle W&M locally
United Spirits is expected to go for local bottling of its Whyte & Mackay scotch whisky. Currently the brand is bottled at source in Scotland. Sources say that a locally bottled White & Mackay scotch would be pitted against Diageo’s Black & White and Vat 69.

Champagne Indage acquires Darlington Wines
Strengthening its overseas presence, Champagne Indage has recently acquired the assets of UK-based wine supplier Darlington Wines. Darlington Wines imports wines under its own label and also bottles, warehouses and distributes them to major supermarkets in the UK. Indage is reportedly also planning acquisitions in South Africa, Australia and UK.

Antioxidants shaken not stirred
Among the newest products in the Energy Drinks Segment is "Purple", an antioxidant-heavy blend of seven different fruits that the company bills as a health drink on its own and one that can counteract the effects of excess to boot. And under the slogan "Detox while you tox," it is clearly indicates that mixing it with alcohol actually gives the antioxidants more of a punch.

Famous Grouse out with limited edition ‘’FAMOUS DAD’’
Famous Grouse promotes fathers with a limited edition label called ‘Famous Dad’. What a spectacular way to surprise fathers all across the globe with this special treat.

Diageo celebrates Bushmills' Birthday
Diageo will launch a special edition, blended Bushmills Irish whiskey next year to commemorate the distillery's 400th anniversary. The brand, simply named Bushmills 1608 and a heady 46 per cent abv, was unveiled in London.

Robert Mondavi dies at 94
Mr. Mondavi was the California vintner behind the rebirth of the Napa Valley wine industry who championed the idea that ‘fine wine was an integral part of the good life’.

V&S Unveils Cruzan Guava
Vin & Sprit has added Cruzan Guava to its flavored rum portfolio in the U.S. It is the ninth flavour extension, joining the likes of Coconut, Banana and Vanilla.

Bud Light Lime
Bud Light Lime, released in the UK market, is making waves. This Bud is flavoured with natural lime and makes awesome beverages for a hot day. Hoping to see this product in the Indian market as soon as possible.

Tulleeho Garnish Tray

Zero Mess - 4 compartments for different garnishes. Keep your garnishes ready for the home party and you are ready to entertain like never before.

Tulleeho Price – Rs. 825/-

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Tulleeho offers a range of Bar Consulting Services both for existing bars as well as bars which are planning a make over. These include concept creation, bar design, menu design, beverage controls recommendation, software selection and staff training. Our clients to date include The Park Hotel, Delhi Gymkhana Club, Moksha (Delhi), Azzurro (Delhi), Bar Code (Delhi) & Infinity Business Park (Kolkata). For more information on our bar consulting services, please e-mail aneesh@tulleeho.com