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AccorHotels & Adlabs to open integrated hotel & resort on 16 September
MUMBAI: AccorHotels is all set to open an integrated hotel and resort property – Novotel Imagica Khopoli on 16 September. Located in the Sahyadri Hills near theme parks of Adlabs Imagica and Aquamagica in Maharashtra, the hotel, which is accessible via the Mumbai – Pune Expressway, is owned by the Adlabs Group and managed by AccorHotels.
In its opening phase, the hotel features 116 rooms, which overlook the park, pool as well as the Sahyadri Hills. The hotel plans to add another 171 rooms and suites later this year, which will also comprise rooms for specially-abled patrons. By the first quarter of 2016, the hotel plans to have an inventory of 287 rooms. Additionally, there are 20 interconnected rooms on each floor catering to larger family groups.
Novotel Imagica Khopoli also features a large meeting space with a pillar-less ballroom that can accommodate approximately 460 guests. The hotel is also home to a bar and four restaurants, which offer a selection of cuisines.
AccorHotels India senior vice president – operations Jean-Michel Cassé said, “The opening of Novotel Imagica Khopoli strengthens our position in the Indian market in line with the brand’s growth strategy. The launch follows the growing trend of integrated hotels with theme parks, along with the brand’s assurance and service standards.”
Adlabs Imagica’s Pooja Shetty Deora added, “We are delighted to be associated with the Novotel brand in India, and are confident that the first theme park property under AccorHotels will prove to be the preferred choice for families and holiday makers. Guests can re-live their childhood memories and treat their children to numerous marquee characters around the hotel.”
To celebrate its opening, the hotel is offering one Superior room night stay with breakfast for two and theme park entry to Adlabs Imagica and Aquamagica park at Rs 10,500 on weekdays and Rs 13,300 on weekends.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
