BANGALORE PALACE GROUND GLOBAL WEDDING TOURISM HOT SPOT
Wedding Tourism in India is becoming popular as more and more Foreigners, NRI & Indians are taking interest in the grand wedding functions held in Historical Forts & Palace of India
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April 12 2016, 11.59 AM IST || Pocket News Alert
Highlights
The seamless opportunities Bengaluru is enjoying to become the Global Wedding tourism hotspot.
Advantages enjoyed by the Palace ground and Bengaluru in world Wedding Tourism sector.
Latest trends in selection of wedding destinations.
How the Wedding tourism can benefit the city & state
Blending traditional and modern wedding culture
All kinds of Indian weddings have become a hit around the world.
While traditional weddings are in no way passé, they have undoubtedly been given the western touch. Theme based wedding celebrations are becoming popular facet of Indian weddings.
Tourism which has the distinction of third largest contributor to the state’s GDP is in the forefront of creating new opportunities in the state. Karnataka in general and Bengaluru city in particular has become world’s favourite destination for several new branches of tourism industry including medical tourism, helitourism etc. Along with all these city is all set to become the hot spot of Global Wedding tourism which is relatively new concept in the state tourism sector.
The age old tradition and practice of organising marriages in temples / churches or marriage hall is slowly fading out. Latest trends including marriages in resorts, destination weddings are becoming more and more popular with marriages are considered as more than just a celebration. Marriages are given the western twist with theme based weddings are fast becoming popular among Indians especially NRIs, foreigners. Heritage properties see a steady stream of weddings that prefer a historical background to add to their special day. Global Wedding tourism, as an authentic and imminent part of the tourism industry, is a sensation that has taken off worldwide in the past three-four years.
Bengaluru which has already carved niche in the filed of medical tourism now all set become hot-spot of this fast growing Global Wedding Tourism. Heritage site of the city Palace ground has all set to become the center of action for fast growing global wedding tourism activities in the city. The man behind this Wedding Tourism revolution is renowned Wedding Planner Gayatri Vihar, Bangalore Palace Ground, Mekhri Circle, Pankaj Kothari of Sagar Caterers
Pankaj Kothari, is a man with a new mission. According to him Karnataka in general and Bengaluru in particular are not just land of diversity, but also a cultural potpourri. “In line with this blend, it is hosting some of the finest weddings in India with wedding organizers not leaving any stone un turned to see that the weddings remain cherished moments for everyone. Best of the hotels of the country, relatively better connectivity and infrastructure, trained man power has made the Palace Ground of the city the first choice of the every prospective brides and bride grooms,” he observed.
First choice:
According to Pankaj Kothari Palace ground of the city which is on the Airport road, has become the first choice of NRI families to conduct the marriages of their children beside foreigners who opt for Indian style marriages. “Every marriage attracts hundreds of visitors from abroad and creating job opportunities of thousands of people at a time beside valuable foreign exchange. People having different skills are provided with job opportunities leading to creation of wealth,” he said.
Unique theme for every wedding:
Uniqueness of Pankaj Kothari’s Wedding tourism is that he is creating a new theme for each wedding. “Whether it is the environs of the Bengaluru Palace ground or a resort around the city, I have themes and packages to suit those who want to have a wedding that is totally different and forever,” he says.
“From the theme, which is decided well in advance, to the sangeet ceremony to the honeymoon, weddings are planned in Bengaluru. It is becoming popular among NRIs and others who like the city’s weather and its touch of tradition and modernity,” he said.
Food for appreciation:
Food plays a key role in the success of any marriage. Pankaj Kothari ensures that food is top class and should be a talking point. “Besides food, décor and uniqueness take precedence. Whether it is north Indian wedding or a South Indian wedding, the team tailors it according to the needs of the families, while I largely give fresh ideas for them to consider,” he said.
According to Mr. Kothari, capitalizing on the offerings that Karnataka has to give in terms of destinations – be it beaches, be it hill stations, be it resorts, be it palaces, be it a wedding hall, wedding organizers are coming up with new trends in weddings that are leaving fond memories for each and everyone. “Karnataka has several heritage sites and best tourism spot. All these places can be converted into Wedding tourism destinations. Government should come out with an exclusive policy in this regard,” he said.