Manish Garg, General Manager Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park:

HICSA is happening in Bangalore for the first time, what makes your hotel the best the choice for HICSA 2023?

The Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park opened in 2022 and we have grown to become one of South India’ leading MICE destinations because of our location, our product offering and the warm Hilton Hospitality. With 619 rooms , 60,000 square feet of convention space offering 18 event venues and a host of amenities that are thoughtfully designed for the business traveller, we have the expertise to execute an of event of HICSA’s stature and scale. Our philosophy of cooperative competitiveness has helped build a strong partner network that enables us to execute mid-sized as well as large-scale conferences and events on a regular basis seamlessly and I believe that this is the key differentiator which has helped us be the venue of choice for HICSA 2023.

How being the destination for the Hotel investment conference, all your competitor brands would be attending the event under one roof. How is your experience and pressure/excitement for such a unique event?

The experience so far has been phenomenal working with Hotelivate closely for HICSA 2023 . As a MICE destination, we have the opportunity to engage with event organisers and brands from a variety of industries, global locations and cater for events of scale consistently. We understand large-scale events and the planning that is required to successfully execute them. Being the conference venue of choice for HICSA 2023 is a matter of great pride for us.It is South Asia’s leading hospitality convention and a bedrock for knowledge sharing and networking amongst thought leaders from various verticals and brands. We are excited to welcome our esteemed delegates and extend the warm genuine Hilton hospitality we take pride in creating. We are proud to be chosen as the venue for HICSA 2023 and we look forward to the upcoming days to open our doors for our partners, hotel owners, and fellow hoteliers and some worthwhile networking, learning, and business conversions.

What unique can industry patrons expect in terms of culinary experience at Hilton?

We at Hilton Manyata have a Food Philosophy which we live by every day is “Food Thoughtfully Sourced and carefully served” Our Team of Innovative chefs curates menus and experiences that are based around our philosophy. Ingredient-based food presented in Contemporary and stylish fashion keeping the food trends around the world in mind is what makes us thrive. As our menus are ingredient based and curated we ensure that dietary preferences of our guest are taken care of and we tailor-make the menus as per their preferences and likings. The culinary experience shall be a reflection of our commitment to responsible sourcing, nutritious cooking, and celebrating local flavours.

What experience about HICSA 2023 planning and execution?

We have been meticulously planning to be ready to play host to all our esteemed guests traveling to Bengaluru for the conference. It is an honour for my team and me to be able to work with Hotelivate’ s team led by Mr Manav Thadani , with a shared vision and commitment for ushering in what will be exciting times for the hospitality business in the days ahead.

Please share your views on the theme of HICSA – AI Artificial Intelligence, Astute Investments, and Aesthetic Interiors?

Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA), is an annual event that brings together a diverse range of delegates from the hospitality, real estate, and investment industries. It has evolved as the one industry event you need to attend if you want to expand your horizons in the business. In its 18th edition HICSA 2023 is themed Artificial Intelligence, Astute Investments, and Aesthetic Interiors – the essential pillars of the hospitality sector. As we become increasingly analytics-driven in making key business decisions, this year’s agenda promises to be a power-packed knowledge exchange platform that will help us understand trends and the future of hospitality, especially from a South Asia perspective.

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