Fairmont Jaipur Starts The Christmas Festivity With a Tree Lighting Ceremony

*JAIPUR, 19th December 2019 - Basking in the true spirit of Christmas, Jaipur’s modern palace, Fairmont Jaipur celebrated the lighting of their spectacular Christmas Tree last evening. The majestic 12 feet high Christmas tree next to the gingerbread house, added to the merriment of the Christmas spirit as the special guests hit a switch at 1900 hours to light up the décor and mark a symbolic start to the festivities.

The creative team of the hotel donned their innovative hats, decorating the hotel’s lobby and Anjum, the coffee lounge with a dazzling display of edible decor, including a giant gingerbread house complete with a toy train and ‘Fairmont’ station.

Guests discovered an epicurean extravaganza with an irresistible choice of delicacies by the talented culinary team. Anjum presented a delicious array of appetizers and delightful concoctions as festive as the décor. A giant tapestry house was constructed to allow chefs to take the stage and present scrumptious canapés, Brioche Burgers, Deconstructed Teas and a Foaming Station. This was complemented by a marvellous selection of traditional Christmas cakes, cookies and chocolates. To complete the experience, the mixologists prepared favourites such Glüwein and Eggnog, as well as exciting new creations including a Snowglobe Shot.

The festive season commenced with a good cause as General Manager Rajiv Kapoor took the stage to announce the story at the core of this event. This event is a part of a series which Fairmont Jaipur has been conducting for in house guests as well as employees in order to raise funds for a charity account of the hotel. The funds collected from this will be used to fuel various activities as part of Fairmont Jaipur’s corporate social responsibility, including their adoption of Rajkiya Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, a local school and Christmas celebrations at the school.

Guests at this lively event included many of the city’s well-known socialites, journalists and bloggers. This marked the start of a festive season with plenty of enjoyable activities, making Fairmont Jaipur the place to be.

About Fairmont Jaipur

Fairmont Jaipur is an ode to the pink city with its awe-inspiring architecture and decor, inspired by the Mughal dynasty and Royal Rajputs of yore. Nestled amidst the majestic Aravalli hills, with elegantly appointed 245 rooms and suites, it reflects a perfect blend of traditional Rajasthani décor and modern amenities. Zoya, the bright and vibrant all-day dining outlet, Zarin, the fine dining outlet celebrating the royal cuisines of India, Anjum, the central tea lounge which is home to signature Fairmont tea culture and Aza, the colonial library bar serving a range of aperitifs and cocktails, form the food and beverage offerings of Fairmont Jaipur. Along with this, the expansive pillarless ballroom and complementary lawns and meeting rooms make it an ideal place to host social events, meetings and conferences.

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group which invites travellers to feel welcome at more than 4,600 hotels, resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes around the globe.