Ashok Travels and Tours, travel division of ITDC has signed a MoU with CRPF to provide online travel solution for booking airtickets pan India. The MoU was signed by Rajiv Anand, GM ATT and Sh. MS Bhatia, IPS, IG (Admin) on 26th Nov 2021 in presence of Sh. SD Paul, VP(F&A) and other senior officials from both the organisations.
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ITDC organises awareness session to mark the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) organized an in-house training session on ‘Oncologist educative session’ for all its women executives at Hotel Ashok. The session was conducted by Dr. Neha Sehgal, Radiation Oncologist, Fortis hospitals, and Ms. Ranu Rana, Inspector CISF & Cancer Survivor to educate female employees about symptoms and causes of breast cancer. It was managed by ITDC’s Human Resource Development Division – Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management (AIH&TM).
ITDC begins Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge
India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC), hospitality major under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week starting from October 28, 2021, to November 02, 2021, with the theme of ‘Independent India 75: Self-reliance with integrity’. To commence the week, an oath-taking ceremony was held which was presided by Mr.Piyush Tiwari, Director Commercial & Marketing, ITDC.To promote transparency at work and better coordination among different departments, ITDC also organized a vendors’ interaction meet and sensitization program for employees on policies/procedures of the organization. Furthermore, all the departments of ITDC are organizing various activities & events to sensitize people about the threat posed by corruption and how people can collectively fight against it.
ITDC sensitises people about importance of cleanliness, observes ‘Swachhta Pakhwada
Aligned with the Prime Minister’s ‘Clean India Campaign’, India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC) the hospitality major under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism observed Swachhta Pakhwada with an objective to spread awareness about importance of cleanliness. All the units under ITDC undertook various activities during this period such as cleanliness drive, slogan writing, painting competition etc. on the theme of clean India. The event started with ‘Swachhta Pledge’. ITDC began observance of Swachhta Pakhwada-2021 starting September 16th, 2021 and will continue till 2nd October,2021. The event was joined by all the employees, children of the staff members (ITDC) and students of Ashok Institute of Hospitality &Tourism Management (AIH&TM).
आईटीडीसी में 14 सितंबर, 2021 को हिंदी पर्व का शुभारंभ, राजभाषा प्रतिज्ञा ग्रहण समारोह का आयोजन
14 सितंबर को “हिंदी दिवस” के अवसर पर भारत पर्यटन विकास निगम लिमिटेड में हिंदी पर्व 2021 का शुभारंभ करते हुए, निदेशक (वाणिज्यिक व विपणन), श्री पीयूष तिवारी द्वारा निगम के पदाधिकारियों को “राजभाषा प्रतिज्ञा” ग्रहण करवाई गई। इस अवसर पर निदेशक महोदय ने समस्त अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों से अपना अधिक से अधिक सरकारी कार्य हिंदी में ही करने की अपील भी की।
15th Duty Free Shop at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat
AITD division of ITDC added another feather in its cap by opening its 15th Duty Free Shop at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat on 7th September 2021. The shop’s inauguration was done in the august presence of Chairman (Deendayal Port), Customs Commissioner(Kandla), Director(C&M) ITDC and other senior officials of Port authority, Customs and CISF
Samrat Hotel celebrate the festivities of Raksha Bandhan by organizing a special workshop on Edible Rakhi
Samrat hotel , The property of ITDC organized a special Edible Rakhi making workshop on the side-lines of Raksha Bandhan on 19th August, 2021 at the hotel. The workshop was attended by key media and influencers. The workshop was led by Chef Amit Gothwal, Sr. Sous Chef at Samrat Hotel. The workshop was focused on familiarising attendees with the basics of edible rakhi making, its techniques, and new trends observed in the process of making desserts. Chef Amit demonstrated some quick and easy recipes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan that one can prepare at home. Some of the key preparation from the workshop included – Edible Rakhi, Lauki ka Halwa and stuffed parmal. Apart from easy-to-follow recipes, the workshop also offered insights into kitchen chemistry like pigmentation, aromatic delights, and food science. Strict social distancing and sanitization guidelines were followed during the workshop.
The Ashok, New Delhi curates exciting handmade gift hampers for Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan, a day celebrating the bond of love shared between brothers and sisters, is just around the corner, and to make this occasion more special, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi has designed special Rakhi gift hampers for your loved ones.
The specially crafted luxurious hamper includes delectable fruit cake, handmade nut molded chocolates, mouth-melting brownies, cookies, and cheese straws. Furthermore, for the diet conscious, a cookies hamper has been curated including an assortment of whole wheat, multigrain, and oats cookies.
Committed to placing health and safety on top priority, while retaining traditional hospitality, the hamper has been created while adhering to all the COVID protocols.
The hampers are available starting at INR 450/- (Exclusive Tax).
Date: 19th August, 2021 to 23rd August, 2021
Venue: The Cake Shop – The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) hosts the Tokyo Olympic Champions at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
A grand felicitation ceremony was organised by The Ashok Hotel honouring the athletes
National, August 18, 2021: The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi, flagship property under India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC), a public sector undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, dazzled with immense pride and glory as the hotel hosted Tokyo Olympics medallists and other athletes who represented India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Wrapped in the tri-colour, the hotel buzzed with enthusiasm as it welcomed the Tokyo Olympics gold-medal winner Neeraj Chopra followed by PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain, Bajrang Punia, India men’s hockey team and the rest of contingent. Ensuring the best in class hospitality, the Chefs served specially curated cuisine offering the taste of locale. The famous Churma, a well-known delicacy of Haryana was served to Neeraj celebrating his historic win. The highlight of the menu was in-house culinary innovation, Dal Raisina made from whole black lentils (Urad Dal) and tomato puree flavoured with saffron, followed by rabri & jalebi.
Sharing his delight about hosting the Indian contingent, Shri. GKV Rao, Chairman & Managing Director (ITDC) said, “The Indian Contingent of Tokyo Olympic 2020 is a source of inspiration for all of us, the joy & cheer that they have given us is unparalleled. India started its campaign with a Silver medal from weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and they ended the campaign with a historic gold medal when Neeraj Chopra won the Men’s Javelin gold. We are humbled to be part of this momentous occasion & look forward to more such opportunities.”
Taking about his experience, Chef Arvind Rai, Executive Chef, The Ashok Hotel said, “We are honoured to have an opportunity to host the champions of the Tokyo Olympics. The menu was curated according to their preferences and diet. We also had a chance to interact with several players and talk about their fondness for particular food and their favourite dishes.”
The Olympians were felicitated by the hotel during the grand ceremony which was organised by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and was attended by Shri. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister Of Sports & Youth Affairs GOI, Shri Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports GOI and other key dignitaries.
Tokyo 2020′ Indian Medallists, Including Neeraj Chopra, Felicitated at Ashoka Hotel
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sh. Anurag Thakur felicitated the Olympic medalists, namely Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, , Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain, and the men’s national Hockey team, at a gala felicitation program at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi. Among those present on the occasion to felicitate them also included Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju; Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik; Secretary-Sports Ravi Mittal, and Director-General, Sports Authority of India, Sandip Pradhan. The felicitation ceremony was held to honour the Indian players’ performance at Tokyo.