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DATE NIGHT IN HONG KONG WITH QUINARY, QUINARY, HONG KONG IS FEATURED ON ASIA’S 50 BEST BAR LIST FOR 2024

3 CITY BAR TAKEOVER SERIES

BENGALURU 4TH| MUMBAI 6TH| DELHI 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — All Things Nice with the support of the Hong Kong Tourism Board are happy to present a guest shift bar takeover series in India with Quinary from Hong Kong, one of the world’s leading bars and featured on Asia’s 50 Best Bar list. Quinary will give us a glimpse of Hong Kong’s vibrant bar scene and a preview of the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival that takes place in October.

Kai & Ganesh Gurung from Quinary will showcase their fine cocktails at three of the finest bars in India.

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival:

Wine & Dine Festival  – 23 – 27 October 2024 is Hong Kong’s most anticipated annual culinary event – set against the breathtaking Victoria Harbour skyline. This year, the Festival will be extended by one day, becoming a five-day, open-air culinary party. The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2023 edition at Central Harbourfront drew over 140,000 culinary enthusiasts. Wineries and breweries from around the world brought a selection of liquor assortments, while local culinary masters served up their delectable creations and signature dishes, there were country pavilions and 250+ Wine & Food Booths. 

The Festival features Celebrity Chefs & Foodie Tour to experience gastronomy excellence – inviting World’s 50 Best Restaurants and showcase of Best of the best Hong Kong dining experiences. Other key highlights include dozens of food stalls serving up epicurean delights, including about 10 award-winning restaurants that will showcase their culinary mastery in a designated gourmet area, an exclusive cocktail lounge in front of Victoria Harbour for the perfect setting to enjoy signature serves expertly designed by renowned mixologists and an exciting programme of spectacular music performances throughout the five-day festival.

The Festival will also provide the perfect launching pad for “Taste Around Town”, a citywide culinary celebration across Hong Kong over the entire month of November, with special menus and offers that leave everyone’s palates wanting more.

Quinary Hong Kong – No.26 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024:

Taking a lead from the inventive approach to food pioneered by the likes of Ferran Adria at his El Bulli restaurant, Quinary brings to cocktails the same food-science approach that understands why certain aromas, flavours, and textures work together. Using inventive culinary approaches to mixology, Quinary seeks to engage all five senses –what we call Multisensory Mixology. With internationally acclaimed mixologist Antonio Lai, also Diageo World Class 2015 Hong Kong & Macau Champion at the helm,  Quinary has consistently been voted as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars (2013-2017 & 2021) & Asia’s 50 Best Bars (2016 – 2024).

KAI NG  – Quick-witted like a local Hong Konger, and smart like a German with an unencumbered sense of humour. “My favourite cocktail is the Martinez. Since that’s my very first classic drink I made it when I started my career”.

Venues : The event series is hosted at ZLB23 at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, AER at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, and The Library Bar at Leela Palace New Delhi. 

Cocktails :

  • Gents O Clock – made With Codigo 1530 Blanco, Madeira Rainwater, Coffee Bean Maple Syrup, and Campari Cream
  • Wax made with Flor De Canas 12YO, sweet vermouth, cedar wood tincture and pine tart spray
  • Earl Grey Martini made with Sabatini Gin, Cointreau, and elderflower juice
  • Wood made with Fandango Mezcal infused with pine, Oak sous vide Bourbon, Bitter Truth Falernum spice, and Cocchi Americano Mix Gum

The series is supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and one of India’s leading importers of Wines & Spirits –  Anggel’s Share LLP.

Schedule For The Takeover Series :

Bangalore4th September – ZLB23 at The Leela Palace Bengaluru

Mumbai – 6th September – Aer at Four Seasons

Delhi – 7th September- The Library Bar at The Leela Palace Delhi

Timing – 8 pm onwards

ABOUT HOTELS :



About ZLB23, A Kyoto Speakeasy Bar – Awarded India’s Best Bar, ranked #40 at Asia’s 50 Best Bars:

Travelling through time, Zia is bringing her mystery to a secret hideaway – ZLB 23. The hideout’s surreal decor and theatrical concoctions evoke an absinthe dream. With its hidden entrance, vintage décor and speakeasy style, it transports guests back in time to the era of Prohibition. This urbane space reveals an atmosphere of transcendental glamour where gatherings are held over magnetic music, remarkable dining, and prohibition cocktails.

The place offers fabled food, curated to reveal the lost recipes from the East. You’ll find that the ingredients, measurements, and methods unite to tell a flavourful narrative buried in time. The skilled mixologists have crafted a menu of prohibition cocktails, each with its own unique flavour and story. These might sound classic but are futuristic in taste, look and sense such as the Paleman, inspired by the well-known Halloween monster, or Kyoto Sunrise which pays homage to the Land of the Rising Sun. And for those who want a taste of the good life, the menu also features a selection of rare and premium spirits. The last of the order but standing taller still is magnetic music, relaying a firm promise of original and curated music, making it a noteworthy destination for events that you would not want to miss. Instagram – ZLB23



About AER:

Perched high above the city, AER is the iconic rooftop bar of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, offering scenic views of Mumbai’s skyline and bay with fresh Art Deco-inspired décor. This chic open-air bar, reimagined as a yacht club in the sky, includes a retractable Libart system with an all-glass roof that closes in minutes, ensuring the bar remains operational even during the heaviest downpours. Brunch on a casual Sunday admiring the beautiful skyline of the city, indulge in an evening tipple witnessing breath-taking sunsets, or dive into the city’s vibrant nightlife with the flavour-packed, exclusive AER Gin crafted just for this stunning venue.

About The Library Bar at The Leela Palace New Delhi :

The Library Bar at The Leela Palace New Delhi is an experiential cocktail bar that believes in offering immersive experiences to its patrons. Stepping into The Library Bar, guests are enveloped in an ambiance that effortlessly marries timeless elegance with a high-energy setting. It serves as a sanctuary for connoisseurs who seek the epitome of refinement while seeking cocktails that one wants to come back to time and time again.

Considered one of the best cocktail bars in the city, the interiors of the bar have been inspired by the bygone era of Chesterfield chairs, dark wood paneled settings, a warm fireplace, leather interiors and a collection of rare leather-bound first edition novels that are handpicked from all over the world. All these elements, combined with the cocktail menu at The Library Bar, has allowed the bar to evolve into a high-energy space and a one-of-a-kind cocktail destination in the city, over the years.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board:



The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhance visitors’ experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities.

The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination.

About All Things Nice:



All Things Nice (ATN) is a platform to introduce and educate the Indian consumer on all things nice ranging from wines, cognacs, single malts and gourmet food. ATN works with corporates in the financial and luxury sectors in their client engagement and client acquisition activities through innovative events and services. The company also offers consultancy to restaurants, hotels, retail chains, airlines and Indian and international brands in the luxury food and drink sector. The company also pioneered the prestigious annual ‘Indian Wine Consumer’s Choice Awards’ a platform for consumers to rank Indian and international wines according to their choice, irrespective of brand and price.

All Things Nice is spearheaded by the renowned Wine & Spirits Expert, Writer and Judge – Nikhil Agarwal who has raised the bar for wine, spirits and luxury gastronomical events in India. The company is also affiliated with The Wine Cellar by All Things Nice and retails bespoke wines & spirits in India. This luxury wine store is prominently located in Mumbai’s prestigious neighborhood, Malabar Hill.

Nikhil is a partner at Anggel’s Share LLP – a wine and spirits import company that is now responsible for bringing to India wine, sake and spirit brands of high repute. All Things Nice is the Co-organizer of ProWine Mumbai, a subsidiary of ProWein, the world’s largest wine and spirits exhibition. ProWine Mumbai is the largest platform for wine and spirit brands to showcase their products and services to potential buyers and consumers

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Lumina Datamatics Wins IMC RBNQA – Performance Excellence Trophy 2025 in the Service Category

MUMBAI, India, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, has won the IMC RBNQA – Performance Excellence Trophy 2025 in the Service category. The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony held at the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai on 30th April 2026.

This esteemed recognition is part of the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality (RBNQ) Awards for 2025, one of India’s most respected benchmarks for organizational excellence. The award underscores Lumina Datamatics’ unwavering commitment to business excellence, quality-driven processes, and continuous performance improvement. Notably, Lumina Datamatics Limited is the only organization recognized in the service segment this year, representing excellence across the Business Process Management spectrum.

The selection followed a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted by an eminent panel of judges, assessing organizations on key parameters such as leadership, strategy, customer focus, operational effectiveness, and overall business performance.

Speaking on the achievement, Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director & CEO, Lumina Datamatics, and Vice Chairman & CEO, TNQTech said, “We are deeply honored to receive this recognition. This achievement reflects the collective dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus on quality demonstrated by our teams across the organization. It reinforces our commitment to delivering consistent value to our clients worldwide while continuously striving for excellence in everything we do.”

The milestone highlights Lumina Datamatics’ strong foundation in operational excellence and its ongoing efforts to set new benchmarks in service delivery across global markets.

About Lumina Datamatics:

Lumina Datamatics is a trusted partner in providing digital Content Services, Retail Support Services, and Technology Solutions to companies in the Publishing and Retail Industries worldwide. We are among the largest service providers in the Content space, and our customers include 8 of the top 10 academic publishers and 3 of the 5 largest Retailers and Marketplaces. Lumina Datamatics’ expert solutions combine its various in-house and client-facing platforms, partnerships with global technology leaders, and more than 7,500 professionals across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Philippines, and India. This integrated global capability enables the company to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions to clients worldwide.

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HOP Events, helmed by Kalpesh Kinariwala, bridges Indian talent and global prestige at the Shows of India 2026 Conclave

  • The anchor sponsorship of the Shows of India 2026 Conclave marks HOP Events’ official pathway into the Indian subcontinent; the UAE-based premium live entertainment company aims to source and showcase extraordinary Indian talent in the markets it operates in.
  • This move will bridge the gap between iconic Indian artists — rooted in Indian and South Asian culture — and world-class international venues and global audiences.
  • In addition to headlining the conclave as its anchor sponsor, HOP Events also made its presence felt in crucial conversations and networking hubs, with Founder and Chairman Kalpesh Kinariwala gracing the conclave as a speaker.

NEW DELHI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOP Events, a UAE-based premium live entertainment company, made landfall on Indian shores through the eagerly awaited Shows of India 2026 Conclave. The sixth edition of the event, which drew to a close on May 2, brought together high-profile industry veterans, change-makers, and disruptors who are shaping the future of India’s live entertainment economy.

Led by industry trailblazer Kalpesh Kinariwala, HOP Events not only participated as the anchor sponsor for the conclave but also broke new ground by offering Indian talent and agencies unprecedented inroads into global markets and prestigious productions.

Held at Delhi’s upscale The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, the two-day Shows of India 2026 Conclave is India’s most anticipated flagship gathering focused on the live entertainment, events, and experiential segments. It brings together key players from across the industry’s value chain, including event professionals, artist managers, promoters, brands, and creators, and facilitates industry-shaping conversations and collaborations.

HOP Events’ rationale for backing the Shows of India 2026 Conclave was simple but powerful – as a hub for some of the greatest artistic talent in the world, India stands to benefit immensely from HOP Events’ proven expertise in the premium live entertainment industry. With the conclave sitting at the intersection of India’s creative excellence and its commercial ambition, it is the perfect avenue for HOP Events to seek the artists, managers, collaborators, and cultural voices they want to elevate and present to the world. This anchor sponsorship is thus a declaration of HOP Events’ intent to champion Indian talent and carry it far beyond India’s borders.

Elaborating further on the sponsorship, Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder and Chairman of HOP Events, who also spoke at the conclave, shared:

“India is producing some of the most streamed, most loved, and most culturally significant artists on the planet. Arijit Singh ranks ninth among Spotify’s top artists globally. A.R. Rahman has 75 million followers and ranks ahead of global superstars. Rishab Sharma is the number one followed sitar player in the world. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Aditya Gadhvi, Anuv Jain — these are artists with massive, passionate global fanbases.

Yet their presence on international stages, particularly in the Gulf and beyond, remains far below what their stature deserves. That is the opportunity HOP Events is seizing. The UAE is home to a millions-strong South Asian diaspora — professionals, families, and communities who are hungry for these artists and have both the means and the desire to attend premium live experiences. The Shows of India 2026 Conclave gives us the needed platform to engage with this talent ecosystem at exactly the moment when appetite for Indian talent on the global stage has never been higher.”

The conclave’s growing eminence as a premium, high-production-value platform was further underscored by its association with HOP Events, an industry leader in creating large-scale experiential events. Through the years, the Shows of India Conclave has differentiated itself through its trailblazing properties and a star-studded artist line-up. By essaying the role of anchor sponsor for India’s premier business and entertainment conclave, HOP Events is throwing the doors open for partnerships with Indian artist managers, talent agencies, record labels, and creative professionals.

As the force behind the sold-out Etihad Arena concert with Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, and Rishab Sharma, HOP Events knows what it takes to market Indian artists to global audiences, fill premium venues, and create experiences that do justice to the cultural magnitude these artists carry.

In the mid-to-long term, HOP Events aims to become the defining bridge between Indian artistic talent and the global stage. The company is actively scaling across the GCC and extending further into South Asian diaspora hubs globally, with the goal of bringing world-class talent backed by high-end productions and marketing sophistication to deep, passionate, and underserved audiences for Indian and South Asian cultural experiences.

About HOP Events

Founded by industry veteran Kalpesh Kinariwala, HOP Events is one of the UAE’s most prestigious names in premium live entertainment. It is hailed for curating global live experiences across the UAE and beyond. The company brings together eminent international artists, creativity, and immaculate organization on one stage, delivering world-class live concerts and entertainment experiences that make a lasting impression on the cultural fabric of the region. HOP Events’ expertise spans from close-up intimate performances to sold-out iconic arenas and includes notable names such as Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, and Rishab Sharma. The company differentiates itself through the three pillars of innovation, excellence, and a strong community focus. In doing so, it creates experiences that anchor communities, build connection, and foster a stronger sense of belonging, while delighting audiences with seamless execution, elevated experiences, and disruptive thinking.

https://hopevents.ae/

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MSEED and SCOPE Global Skills University Sign Strategic Partnership to Shape the Future of Experiential Marketing Education

MUMBAI, India and BHOPAL, India, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Premium education institute MSEED (The Management School of Events and Experience Design) today partnered with SCOPE Global Skills University, Bhopal, to introduce a two-year MBA in Event Management and Experiential Marketing.

Besides boosting students academically, this association intends to equip them with the evolving demands of events and the experiential marketing ecosystem. Furthermore, the collaboration will be fueled by industry expertise and academic structure, helping students build a career in the fast-growing fields of events, entertainment, and experiential marketing.

At a time when experiential marketing is ‘evolving from a tactical activation to a strategic growth engine for brands’, this collaboration serves right.

Speaking on this exclusive partnership between MSEED and SCOPE, Joshua Newman, Vice-President – Marketing & Partnerships, MSEED, said, “Our focus has always been on outcomes, not just education. This partnership allows us to extend that vision by working with SCOPE Global Skills University to create a program that prepares students for real careers. From curriculum to classroom delivery and industry exposure, every aspect is designed to ensure that students graduate with confidence, clarity, and practical experience.”

The MBA program is designed to:

  • Provide a recognized postgraduate qualification with a specialized focus
  • Build practical skills through real-world projects and case studies
  • Offering industry interaction, mentorship, and exposure
  • Support students with internship and placement opportunities

Dr. Vijay Singh, Vice Chancellor of SGSU, hailed the launch as a landmark moment for the city. “This is a remarkable event not just for our university, but for the city of Bhopal. We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how specialized education is delivered in Madhya Pradesh. By launching this MBA in Event Management, we are providing our youth with a platform to master the art of execution, creativity, and management right here in their home state,” he said.

The partnership was formally cemented through the signing of an agreement between the two institutions in the esteemed presence of Mangubhai C. Patel, the current and 19th Governor of Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of industry-integrated education in India.

For more information on events and experiential marketing, please visit our website.

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tasneem@mseededucation.com 

About MSEED

MSEED, a part of EVA Group, India’s one of the largest live event companies, and backed by 200 odd industry veterans, the institute brings with it deep-rooted industry expertise and real-world insights. It is a creative business institute designed for the next generation of storytellers, strategists, producers, and brand builders. The mission is not just to prepare students for jobs, but to lead industries. 

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