Holiday Inn Kochi – Hospitality defined

A brand new definition for hospitality in Kochi – The Holiday Inn. Yes, the international hospitality brand 'Holiday Inn' soon to start operations in Kochi! London, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC are the very few other places where the 'Holiday Inn' has its presence. Phoooo.. There are already many hospitality giants offering their services in Kochi. But the striking factor that this was noticed in 'Holiday Inn' is their sports pub, 'Stadia' !!! Other offerings from Holiday Inn Kochi: 'Masala' – An all day dining restaurant that serves authentic Kerala and International Cuisines. 'Deli KC' – offers deli style meals and take away options. 'Roma' – An Italian Bistro with a strong Seafood influence, offering an a la carte menu for lunch & dinner. 'Outdoor pool' – for exercise and relaxation with state-of-the-art fitness and health facilities. 'Oasis Pool Bar' – offers refreshing food and beverage. Contact: (Towards the right side of the NH 47 when you travel from Vytilla junction to Palarivatom. ) Chakkaraparambu junction, NH-47 Bypass, Vennala, Near Palarivattom, Kochi – 28. Web-Link: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/cochin/coker/hoteldetail Ph: 0484 4199000 Fax: 91-0484-4199111 Booking starts from May 15 2011. They have an opening special offer of Rs. 3,750 (per night). Thats a good deal guys, believe me. Grab it

Kochi Airport Museum and 'aerotropolis' concept ! Soon, there would be one more addition to the list of picnic spots in Kochi – The Airport Museum !!! And guess what…This latest venture from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is going to be the first of its kind in South India. The 12000 sq. ft. Airport Museum is as part of the proposed 'Aerotropolis' (A city in which the layout, infrastructure, and economy are centered around a major airport) concept and will have four halls exhibiting details about world airports and other related informations supported by photos and models. - Theme of the first hall is 'World history of airports', 'History of Indian aviation', 'World's ten big airports, 'World's unique airports', etc. - The second hall will have its theme as 'Evolution of airports' and 'History of Indian aviation since 1912′. - Another hall will have information about CIAL like its origin, important mile stones, its future programs and also a full model of CIAL ! - Info on various other stuffs would also be displayed like evolution of flying machines, fighter aircrafts, helicopters, aircraft engines, models of fighters and helicopters, visual and navigational aids, highest airport in the world, most difficult airport in landing, airports in strategic locations etc. For the macho ones,  there is the 'Fighter' and 'Bomber' sections. Other than to the exhibition halls, a simulator room (where visitors can have an almost real aircraft movement experience) and a library cum training hall (containing books from aviation field which could be of great help to kids) is also being set up. Entry ??? - Would be open to anyone. Mainly targeting families and school kids. - Obviously, there would be entry fees, about which has not been decided yet.