Fairmont Jaipur will host the fifth edition of Talk Journalism

Jaipur, 9th August 2018: The 5th edition of the 3-day journalism and media festival, “Talk Journalism” will be held at the luxurious palace hotel, Fairmont Jaipur from 10th August to 12th August 2018. A non-profit initiative, Talk Journalism is a platform to discuss & debate journalism, a profession that seldom talks about itself. With a sprawling 90,000 square feet of convention space along with seven additional meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Fairmont Jaipur is the hospitality partner for the most talked about media festival of the year. The luxury hotel will witness the participation of 150 speakers that will include international journalists, editors, and writers from the various states of India.

Some of the prominent names who are expected to experience the royalty of the palace hotel and grace the event include Barkha Dutt, Ayaz Menon, Ravish Kumar, Shivam Vij, Shripal Saktawat, Vinod Dua, Subramanian Swamy, Abhinav Sinha, and Rajdeep Sardesai among other media personalities. A few topics that will be discussed at the event will emphasis on different aspects of media such as Elections: How do you read an election wave?, Transition that digital media brings to storytelling, Caste-bias, Regional Journalism among other hot topics.

Speaking about the summit, Srijan Vadhera, General Manager, Fairmont Jaipur said, “It gives us great pride to host one of the most eclectic gatherings of journalists in the country. We are enthused to have them stay with us, discuss ideas and the way forward for media in the country. Such events have put Jaipur on the radar for various national summits, MICE gatherings, and destination events.”

Commenting on the event, Avinash Kalla, Co-founder, Talk Journalism says, "We are delighted to be associated with Fairmont Jaipur for the 3-day event and take pride in creating a community that collaborates to share ideas & themes around the future of journalism; given new media and platforms available for community discussions. Through this platform, we aim to create links amongst media practitioners, professionals and organizations globally to bring to table good practices prevailing internationally."

Fairmont Jaipur has been at the forefront of hosting events that are culturally and intellectually relevant to one's times. Talk Journalism directly espouses this quality of the property by bringing intellectual discourse centered around the media in today's day and age to the property. This year, the spectacular occasion will set a benchmark for notable events at the luxurious property. The media meet will comprise of discussions, documentaries screenings, workshops for journalists, live performances, photo & cartoon exhibition by five eminent photojournalists & cartoonists respectively, digital journalism awards among other hosts of activities for the attendees.

About Fairmont Jaipur

Fairmont Jaipur is a palace property that gracefully combines the glories of the past with modern day comforts. The luxury hotel has 245 guest rooms that are bespoke residences exuding a perfect blend of traditional Rajasthani décor and modern amenities. Every aspect of the hotel, the architecture, the layout, the décor, the hospitality has been inspired by the legends of two of India’s most celebrated culture – the Mughals and the Rajputs. Fairmont Jaipur takes pride in 90,000 square feet of conference space, perfect for large conferences, business meetings and weddings blending classic grandeur and style with the best in modern meeting technology.

An ode to the extravagant cuisine, the hotel offers a plethora of restaurants and bars, including Zoya - all-day dining restaurant featuring international cuisine, AZA - The library bar, Anjum - lobby lounge, Zarin - Indo-Mediterranean cuisine outlet, Cigar Diwan, as well as a poolside bar. The hotel also features a luxurious Spa called Ruhab, a fitness center, and a Chaupar shaped swimming pool. For reservations, kindly visit www.fairmont.com/jaipur

About Talk Journalism

The triumphant journey of Talk Journalism started in July 2012 with a simple tweet call to journalists to come forward to discuss the Evolution of collaborative journalism. At this platform, the leading personalities of the media industry discussed their opinions; experiences and knowledge on various topics related to news and media journalism.

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