New Delhi, Nov 28 (KNS): The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg, won the award for the Favourite Boutique Hotel at the seventh edition of the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards.
In a statement issued to KNS, the event hosted in New Delhi on 27th November, saw the attendance of select invitees comprising industry leaders, influencers and marquee names from travel, tourism and government bodies.
The evening was a glorious occasion for The Khyber as readers of Condé Nast Traveller, the Last Word in Travel, honoured it for the fifth year running.
“Being selected once again as Favourite Boutique Hotel –India (2017) by Condé Nast Traveller India readers reaffirms the traveller’s belief in The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa as the finest resort in Gulmarg; offering services, comforts and facilities on a par with international standards,” reads a statement.
“It is a gratifying moment for The Khyber team as we constantly strive to exceed the expectations of our guests and make every visit a memorable experience for them. Of course, the legendary beauty of Gulmarg and its year round appeal as a destination -- whether it is to ski in the winter or to play golf or trek in the summer -- for Indian as well as foreign travellers—also augments its charm and we hope it will beckon more travellers to come and experience Kashmiri hospitality,” said Umar Tramboo, MD, Pinnacle Resorts Pvt. Ltd, promoter of The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg.
Readers of Condé Nast Traveller India voted for their preferred Destinations, Airlines, Hotels, Spas, Airports and more, across several categories, based on their personal experiences. Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards are globally renowned and considered the most prestigious in the industry. They honour the best in travel, tourism and hospitality, as chosen by the discerning and influential readers of Condé Nast Traveller.
The awards are closely watched, as they are a barometer of the market’s changing tastes and preferences. With no nominations for the award categories and voting left open to readers, Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards are considered indicative of what discerning travellers really want and enjoy.
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg located at an elevation of 8,825 ft. in the Pir Panjal range of the majestic Himalayas is spread over seven acres in a pristine pine valley. (KNS)