As 2020 comes to an end, and as travel restrictions start to ease, people are increasingly looking for offbeat destinations within the country to unwind in a safe and secure environment. In a bid to tap this growing demand, Global hospitality chain, Araiya Hotels & Resorts has come up with its Year-End stay package.
The package starts at Rs.50,000 (2 pax) – Rs 1,50,000 (6pax) inclusive of stay, breakfast, locally influenced finger foods with a wide ranging selection of teas, evening entertainment and a dinner buffet which boasts of a delectable mix of local and global cuisines.
On New Year’s Eve, the hotel will be hosting a gala which will have music accompaniment by an Indie quartet as well as a DJ, set against the sprawling panoramic views of the Dhauladhars at 5000ft up in the skies. The hotel will also offer an open bar on the night with abundant cocktail snacks and buffet dinner.
According to Murlidhar Rao, COO, Araiya Hotels and Resorts, “Being an off-beat destination, Araiya Palampur has been witnessing a 70% increase in direct bookings ever since operations began post easing of lockdown restrictions. We believe this is owing to the fact that people are looking to take advantage of the outdoors in a safe environment. Our resort by design as well as by virtue of its location ensures all social distancing can be maintained while providing the most relaxing stay. With our year end offering, we anticipate a keen interest in the new year’s festivities at Araiya Palampur, given the number of enquiries we have received.”
During the course of their stay, guests are also encouraged to book an outdoor activity from the immersive Araiya experiences to explore the destination through a Jeep safari, River Side Picnics, Tea estate tours and Paragliding or book a relaxing session at the Araiya Spa (both at an additional cost).
The hotel is emerging as an ideal choice of stay among travelers with the property being booked out almost every weekend post the easing of COVID related travel restrictions. This is also, in great part, due to the strict adherence to safety and hygiene protocols, such as:
• Limited points of entry to allow the security team to conduct non- invasive temperature checks.
• Guests are advised to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet away from other groups of people.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers and face masks are placed at key guest and employee entrances and rooms, contact areas such as the resort entrance, main porch, reception areas, hotel lobby, the restaurant entrances, meeting space, pool, bar and exercise areas.
• Health and hygiene reminders are placed throughout the property including proper ways to wear, handle and dispose of masks.
• Carefully regulated area sanitization procedures.
