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Meet the new director of food and beverages at
Swissôtel Kolkata
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bhishek Kar has been appointed as the new director of
food and beverages, Swissôtel Kolkata which is a part
of the Accor Group. With his new appointment, he brings
over 12 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant
industry.
Prior to this, Kar served as a director of food and beverages
at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in Bengaluru. He has got
some rich experience at some of the most prominent hotels
in India and has received multiple honours as well.
His career was started at Taj Palace and Resorts, Kolkata
in 2007, and after six years, he moved to Hilton Bengaluru
Embassy Golfl inks. Post that, he moved on to The Leela
Palace Hotels and Resorts, Bangalore.
“We are excited to have such a talented individual join
our team at Swissôtel Kolkata. He not only brings years of
expertise but a passion for the industry. We are confi dent
he will continue our tradition of contributing to the growth
of the organisation with his innate organisation skills,” said
Jameson Solomon, general manager, Swissôtel Kolkata.
Can you get Corona after
eating ice-cream?
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any falsifi ed messages are being disseminated on social
media and other communication platforms linked with the
spread of Coronavirus through ice creams and other food items.
The IICMA (Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers Association), in a
statement, has clarifi ed, “We would like to reassure and inform
everyone that ice creams do not carry the virus. In fact, no food
items can spread the disease. To avoid the spread of Coronavirus
and to stay safe you need to wash your hands frequently and wear
a mask if you are unwell.”
They also appealed, by saying “We request everyone to join
the fi ght against misinformation to ensure people have the facts
about Coronavirus so that they can protect themselves.” It has
also drawn attention to a UNICEF notice clarifying that ice cream
is safe.
Drink Asia
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March-April 2020