Event Partners
In Association:
The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry aims to promote and enhance trade and economic relations between India and Italy. The chamber is a member of Assocamerestero, the parent body of Italian chambers of commerce abroad, and is one of the largest Italian chambers of commerce abroad. The chamber plays an active role in stimulating both the Italian and Indian markets by promoting knowledge sharing between the two countries through business and institutional delegations, b2b meetings, seminars, conferences and round tables, and international trade fairs and product exhibitions. It is mainly due to these activities that the chamber has developed strong ties within India and Italy, principally with sectoral associations, public and governmental bodies, and well known personalities in the industrial and local media sectors. Through these associations, the chamber performs the strategic role of representing various interests to policy makers in both countries. Members of the IICC can avail of the excellent services provided, which are especially geared to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises that seek business or trading partners in India or Italy.
Website: www.indiaitaly.com
The Wine Society based in New Delhi is the first institution in India to promote wine culture. It holds old and new world wine tastings for its members along with winemaker dinners. The society has organised workshops by well known sommeliers for the food and beverage staff of Delhi hotels. Wine companies have taken advantage of the platform that The Wine Society offers to launch their range of products in India. The Society also has an understanding with some wine marketing boards to jointly organise promotions in India.
Website: www.thewinesociety.org
Online Partners:
Finewinesnmore (FWM) is one of the leading importers, distributors and marketers of premium imported wines, spirits and beverages in India. FWM has established itself as a credible, qualitative and innovative player in the Indian wine industry in a short time by building brand equity for its internationally reputed F&B partners and presenting a unique interactive platform - www.fwmclub.com - which brings consumers and producers together to share knowledge and passion in the world of wine and related lifestyle products. FWM is focussed on providing an environment for building a community of lifestyle connoisseurs through consistent interactions between consumers and specialists. FWM imports the finest wines and beverages from 8 countries and is present in 13 cities across India. FWM is proud to be associated with The India International Gourmet Show (IIGS 2009)
Website: www.fwmclub.com
Indianwine.com is the first online portal for the Indian wine industry that provides unique content on the Indian wine industry both in India and abroad. This includes business news, messages, interviews with wine subject matter experts, industry analysis, wine product features and tasting notes and more.
Website: www.indianwine.com
Official Print Partners:
India’s first and only magazine dedicated to wine and wine lovers, Sommelier India is about the culture surrounding wine. Filled with news, feature articles, wine profiles, wine travel and more, it is written by international and Indian writers, wine experts and afficionados.
Printed on quality art paper with an emphasis on good design, Sommelier India, The Wine Magazine matches the standards and lifestyles of its affluent readership. A special interest publication for the discerning reader, the magazine targets successful Indians around the world who enjoy the good life. Marketed in major Indian and international cities that have high Indian populations, it is available primarily by subscription.
Website: www.sommelierindia.com
Time Out Mumbai an entertainment and lifestyle magazine showcases reviews and previews of Mumbai’s art, books, children, dance, health and spirituality, film, television, radio, music, nightlife, sports, restaurants & eating out and shopping scenes. It comprehensively guides readers through the fascinating range of entertainment and cultural opportunities that exist in Mumbai. Like its 56 partners around the world, Time Out Mumbai features witty, intelligent reviews and previews and comprehensive, accurate listings. It is honest, critical and independent and written by a dedicated team that has sweated over every little detail to ensure that their readers don’t have to.
Website: www.timeoutmumbai.net
Hospitality Partner:
Amongst the most spacious and sophisticated facilities in the city, Grand Hyatt Mumbai offers over 30,000 square feet / 2788 square metres of conference and meeting space. The facilities include one of the largest, fully wired ballrooms in the city, seven additional meeting rooms and boardrooms, a spacious pre-function area and several outdoor venues such as the ballroom gardens, lawns and courtyard.
The venue's central location and proximity to both the domestic and international airports, large room inventory to support its convention facilities and spacious underground parking coupled with superior rooms and amenities not to mention five award winning restaurants make it the ideal location for the India International Wine Fair.
Website: http://mumbai.grand.hyatt.com
Travel Partner:
All visitors to IIGS 2009 will benefit from the bespoke services of our exclusive travel partners - Sahara Global. Sahara Global is an integrated company offering complete solutions for your conference travel management and tourism requirements. We offer a wide range of services for every exhibitor and visitor, including special rate hotel, airport transfers, pre & post-event regional and city tours, accompanying person programs, air ticketing and foreign exchange facility.
As a convenient value addition, we also provide a state-of-the art online booking facility through a secure payment gateway system.
To make your travel arrangements for IIGS 2009, contact:
Tel: +91 11 46080812
Fax: +91 11 26784312
Email: informa@saharaglobal.in