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Club Mahindra launches discover India NFTs
Mumbai: Club Mahindra, the leading brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd, has launched its first-ever, limited-edition series of NFTs, offering a unique opportunity to discover India through digital art. The collection comprises of 25 AI-generated digital artworks inspired by the iconic paintings by global maestros. The series is a fusion art that celebrates the beauty of some of India’s incredible destinations and the spectacular masterpieces by legendary artists.
The NFT offering from Club Mahindra unveils an incredible opportunity for art aficionados, holiday enthusiasts, and art collectors to own a piece of exclusive virtual art, showcasing awe-inspiring images of Club Mahindra resorts. Club Mahindra has partnered with TreasurePACK to host these utility-led NFTs minted on Polygon POS, offering a diverse range of resort images in MP4 and GIF files.
Through these fusion artworks, Club Mahindra transports you into a realm where artistry intertwines with the serene landscapes of the resorts. In a stroke of creative brilliance, the pictures of select resorts have undergone a remarkable transformation, seamlessly merging with the iconic works of art by maestros such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Edvard Munch, Katsushika Hokusai, and Rabindranath Tagore. These meticulously edited images form a harmonious blend, capturing the essence of the resorts’ natural beauty and infusing them with the distinctive styles of these legendary artists.
Each picture tells a story of its own, showcasing the timeless charm and allure reminiscent of the iconic paintings they are inspired by. Just as the brushstrokes of these masterpieces are eternally unique, so do the Club Mahindra resorts, each possess an unrivalled charm and character. Through this captivating fusion of art and nature, Club Mahindra paints a vivid portrait, evoking a sense of exclusivity and reminding us that, like these extraordinary paintings, these resorts are truly one-of-a-kind treasures awaiting to be discovered.
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Ltd CMO Pratik Mazumder stated, “As Digital collectibles and blockchain technology is evolving in India, NFTs are an enabler for us to offer an immersive experience to our consumers. We are thrilled to present these artistic interpretations of our resort images, blending the worlds of art and family travel. Through these stunning visuals, we aim to inspire our guests and create an immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary. We believe these images will captivate the imagination and enhance the anticipation of our guests, encouraging them to embark on a truly unforgettable vacation.”
As a bonus, buyers of the NFTs will receive a complimentary 2-night/3-day holiday voucher, allowing them to experience the beautiful Club Mahindra resorts first-hand. This NFT offer is open to everyone, regardless of whether they are members or non-members. This inclusive approach ensures that art enthusiasts and vacation lovers from all walks of life can avail this opportunity.
Brands
Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
