The Indian Hotels Company Limited : TAJ PALACE, NEW DELHI RECOGNIZED AS THE WORLD’S BEST BUSINESS HOTEL 2011

New Delhi, India, January 2012 -Taj Palace, New Delhi has been recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence in services being offered to today's discerning business travelers. According to Travel + Leisure Annual World's Best Awards Survey-2011, the iconic Taj Palace, New Delhi has been recognized as amongst World's best international business hotels in 2011.

Taj Palace Hotel has hosted eminent gatherings and events at its convention center which is the largest in the capital, spanning 40,000 sq ft of innovative design, distinct décor and state of art amenities all meticulously put together for an unparalleled business and style experience. The 13 meeting halls including 11 indoor and 2 outdoor spaces provide an ideal atmosphere for significant business events with versatility for every conference requirement. Guests are provided with meticulous seating arrangements, high quality audio-visual equipment, sumptuous menu options, and exciting themes which make regular business extraordinary. The design of the halls blend traditional craftsmanship with modern hospitality, excellent seating and dining arrangements make conducting business here an experience to cherish.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Taljinder Singh, General Manager, Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, said, "We are very proud to be recipients of this prestigious award that recognize highest standards of service quality and excellence. We have worked hard at earning the repute of being a preferred hub for significant international and domestic events. Having endeavored to innovate continuously to match the needs of the discerning global business traveler, to emerge a winner at this platform acknowledges our initiatives in offering the finest elements of a luxury business hotel experience."

Every year, Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine asks business travelers to vote for the hotels that serve them best in cities around the globe. As selected by the survey readers, Taj Palace of New Delhi received a score of 95.00. The scores are indexed averages of responses concerning applicable characteristics. With this award, Taj Palace has reaffirmed its reputation for excellence derived from the superior standards of quality maintained to provide business travelers with unique and memorable experiences.

A full survey methodology involved in World's Best Awards Survey includes a questionnaire developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, in association with ROI Research Inc., which was made available to Travel + Leisure readers at TLWorldsBest.com from December 15, 2010, to March 31, 2011. Readers were invited to participate through Travel + Leisure magazine (January, February, and March issues), and online at TravelandLeisure.com. To protect the integrity of the data, after March 31, 2011, respondents were screened by Travel + Leisure and responses from any identified travel-industry professionals who completed the survey were eliminated from the final tally. The survey website, TLWorldsBest.com, was maintained, monitored, and kept secure by ROI Research Inc., which collected and tabulated the responses and kept them confidential.

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About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 114 hotels in over 50 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.

For more information, please contact:
Reema Dewan
Public Relations Manager
Taj Palace, New Delhi
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