In Conversation with Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram's GM, Vijai Singh

p/p pFamous for offering discerning luxury experiences, Intercontinental Hotels Group launched its first exclusive beach resort in Mahabalipuram, Chennai. We speak to its General Manager, Vijai Singh, to delve deeper into this property set in the UNESCO world heritage site of Mahabalipuram.br /andnbsp;br /strongDiscovering the potential in Chennai/strongbr /The brand saw immense potential for hospitality and luxury experiences in the city; hence, they planned the resort and decided to take it to the next level. Apart from that, Singh mentions that, andldquo;The owning family of the resort is from Chennai, and being by the beach, the east-coast road has been a hotbed for potential developments in the future. It only had two resorts that have been there for almost 25-40 years.andrdquo;br /strongandnbsp;br /Uniqueness in the property/strongbr /Singh insists that the one thing that stands common amongst each Intercontinental property is the luxury factor that is synonymous with the brand.br /andnbsp;br /The brand has something for everyone, which is proved by its tailor-made programs for adults and kids like the Planet Trekkers and Club Intercontinental. Planet Trekkers is not a playhouse but an engagement centre where they cater to younger guests between the ages of 4 and 12. He elaborates, andldquo;We have a team onboard that engages children from an arts and craft perspective, to offer an engaging learning experience. We also have a specialised kids menu.andrdquo;/p pandnbsp;/p p style="text-align: center;"/p pbr /andnbsp;br /Club Intercontinental, another hallmark of the property, is a concept of a resort within a resort with separate rooms, lounge and meals. It is an experience for those discerning few, who want to be away from the rest. Other unique elements of the property are its dedicated concierge service that helps you with experience trips within and outside the resort. These trips are not done by tour guides but an established person who knows the place very well.andnbsp; br /andnbsp;br /strongDining destinations/strongbr /Vijai adds, andldquo;Our main strength is food and beverages, and it is not just about the food but the overall experience that we provide.andrdquo;br /andnbsp;br /The luxury resort offers an array of dining experiences, from European, South Asian and Peninsular Indian to Chinese cuisine. It also boasts of the Gatsby Lounge, a space inspired by the jazz age, which offers classic cocktails and beverages.andnbsp; br /Two prominent highlights of dining at this resort are the Design by Design and Wine by Design; they feature a private dining experience on by the ocean with your loved ones. Vijai says, andldquo;It is something that India has not seen. People are doing this in different styles, but we have elevated it to another level.andrdquo;br /strongandnbsp;br /Because itandrsquo;s all about holidaying with your family/strongbr /The USP of this ultra-luxury resort is to encourage a family experience. andldquo;Families are big in India; today, parents donandrsquo;t decide locations but kids do. The success of a holiday, these days, is based on the kids.andrdquo; The mind set essentially is that if the kids are happy, the trip was great.br /strongandnbsp;br /Authentic Experiences/strongbr /While the resort is providing such international class services, the brand has itself rooted in some authentic experiences. One such highlight is the evening ritual of illuminating candles and getting it to the central area of the resort and placing it on various candle points in the property. It signifies the transition of the resort from day to night, complemented by a 35-50 minutes of a flute or violin performance on the performance pavilion. Although the ritual is performed every evening, the live performances take place only over the weekend or depending on the occupancy.br /andnbsp;br /strongThe Guests/strongbr /According to Vijai, conference and corporate meetings, which go on from Monday to Thursday, are the largest segments. Apart from that, families, weddings, foreign inbound travellers and the weekend leisure segments are what the Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort wants to attract. They also target the long stay travellers who want to avoid staying in apartments; they could check-in into the resort and stay for two to three months.br /andnbsp;br /strongIntercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort andndash; a destination within itself/strongbr /From food and beverages, activities for kids, cultural and educational experiences to spa and wellness, water sports and unique dining experiences, the property promises its elite guests everything they can ask for!br /br /strongMore On andgt;andgt; a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.luxpresso.com/lifestyle/travel" target="_blank"Travel/a/strong/p pandnbsp;/p

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