Hospitality News
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu in Association with Media 9 Organised Hyatt Wow Women Achiever’s Award 2018 To mark International Women’s Day, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu partnered with Media 9 Pvt Ltd for the second consecutive year to organize the Hyatt™ WOW Women Achievers Awards 2018 in line with the International Women’s day campaign theme, Press for Progress. Women in five categories were honored at the event, which saw the participation of a distinguished panel that helped select the honorees. The honors were presented in the following categories: • • • • •
Entrepreneurship Arts Social Activism/Service Leadership Inspiring Woman of the Year
The program started with a panel discussion by Ms Amud Mishra, the founder and Executive Director of
The Ujyalo Foundation, and panellists Ms. Samiksha Rai, Founder, Pack My Lunch, Ms. Srishti KC, Founder, Blind Rocks/Dancer/Motivatioal Speaker, Ms Samriddhi Rai, Singer, Song Writer, Media Personality and Dr Tseten Yonjan Tamang, Surgeon, Ms. Sadiccha Shrestha, Ms. Nepal 2010 and Gold medalist and Ms.Ranju Darshana, Politician.
Fourth Edition of “Goût de France"
French Embassy in Kathmandu organized a press conference on March 5th at the Residence of The Ambassador of France to Nepal to introduce the fourth edition of “Goût de France (u'8 k|mfG;) / Good France”. Goût de France / Good France is a unique global event held on 5 continents in over 150 countries which, for this fourth consecutive year, will involve French embassies abroad and chefs from around the world. It unites chefs from all over the world on the same evening (March 21) with one common objective: celebrate French gastronomy with the local products and talent. This fourth year will see some 3,000 participating restaurants worldwide. During the press conference organized at the Résidence of France, French Ambassador to Nepal, H.E. Mr. Yves Carmona said, “There is a traditional strong link between diplomacy and gastronomy. There was a cuisine "à la française" (22)
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Awards were presented to Ms Aayushi KC (Entrepreneurship), Ms Ranju Darshana (Leadership), Ms Shailee Basnet (The Arts), Ms Sristi KC (Social Activism/Service) and Dr Tseten Yonjan Tamang (Inspiring Woman of the Year). The event was supported by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd., Dabur Honey and Varun Beverages (Nepal) Pvt. Ltd.
already in the 14th century, well before there were permanent Embassies (16th century).” He also said that “although the origin of the event is French, it can be considered a very Nepali event since almost all restaurants or schools are run by Nepalis. It perfectly exemplifies the spirit of openness of French gastronomy and is a testament of Nepali talent”. This year, following restaurants and schools will participate in this prestigious event from Nepal: 1- The Old House Pvt. Ltd. 2- Garden Terrace, Soaltee Crowne Plaza 3- La Terrace, Global Academy of Tourism & Hospitality Education 4- Rox Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu 5- The Chimney Fine Dining, Hotel Yak & Yeti 6- Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management 7- Olive Garden, Radisson Hotel Kathmandu 8- Pauline's Garden