Delegates visited Nancy on the 4th and 5th October where a study tour was organised by the National Association of Cities and Countries of Art and History (AHVPAH) and The City of Nancy. A presentation was given on the City of Nancy and its development followed by a guided visit of the city. The delegation visited the Musée Lorrain; Rive de Meurthe; Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy; Notre Dame de Bonsecours. A meeting was held with the Deputy Mayor of the City and a representative of the town-planning department in where projects between Indian and French Cities were discussed.
The delegation visited Paris on the 6th and 7th October where they visited the Musée Louvre, section Denon; Musée Orsay; National Assembly and the Eiffel Tower as well as a boat tour Rive Droite – Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches.
Active mode of transport - Cycle Stand at Nancy, France
Garden Management at Nancy, France
Deputy Secretary, MMCF Development, Dr. Mayank Gupta said "our participation in the Study Tour was valuable. It was an important educational and cultural journey. The tour has helped to initiate peer-to-peer exchanges between Indian and French officials towards the promotion of heritage-based sustainable urban development in the city".
What the Media is Saying
Article: A Medley of Tradition – The block printing legacy of Brigitte Singh Publication: artetc. By Sonika Soni October 2011, Vol 4 No.2 Page No. 33,34 and 35 |
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Protecting India's Royal Heritage
By Kymberlee Fernandes Oct 10th 2011 at 1:30PM,
http://luxpresso.com/interviews-indulge/protecting-indias-royal-heritage/8292/1
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar
Heritage hospitality is one of India's biggest USPs. Ahead of the CII-ET Dialogue in Luxury to be held in Delhi, we spoke to Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, of Udaipur's House of Mewar, who heads the HRH Group of hotels, on his work preserving India's royal heritage though his palace-hotels across Rajasthan
Kymberlee Fernandes
Q.How has the Indian luxury market changed in the last decade, in terms of hospitality?
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar
A. The last decade has witnessed immense changes in the Indian luxury market: the era of globalization has finally dawned. Luxury products and services in India are reflecting the aspirations and needs of our global citizens, who are discovering their new identities and demonstrating greater spending power. Global luxury brands are slowly establishing their roots in the Indian market. The hospitality industry too is keeping abreast of these global changes. India, being a diverse market, the development of luxury hospitality is uneven at the moment. I am sure, over the next few years, the luxury market will spread itself out and not be confined to a few mega-cities and pockets.
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Extract from the article titled: House of Mewar
Publication: Business Standard – My Life My Style
By Malavika Sangghvi
Oct 15 2011, Page IV
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