IHM Kufri Hosts Japanese Theme Lunch “SAKURA” with Special Guests from UAE
Shimla, 27 February 2025: The Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kufri, Shimla organized an exclusive Japanese Theme Lunch – “SAKURA”, celebrating Japanese cuisine and culture. The event was graced by special guests from ADNH Catering, UAE – Mr. Vishal Subba (Chief People’s Officer), Chef Shaun Rensburg (L&D Culinary Manager), and Mr. Sanjay Sharma (Talent Acquisition Manager) – who also signed an MoU with IHM, Shimla to enhance global hospitality training.
Adding to the grandeur, Mr. Sunit Makhija, General Manager, Wildflower Hall, Shimla, also attended the event.
A Culinary Celebration of Japan
The Gourmet Restaurant at IHM Kufri was transformed into an authentic Japanese dining experience, complete with traditional décor and an elaborate menu featuring classic Japanese delicacies.
The event was made possible through the generous sponsorship of:
✅ Welcome Hotel Tavleen, Chail – ITC Hotels (Mr. Anshul Sanwal, General Manager)
✅ The Taj Theog Resort & Spa (Mr. Sanket Chugh, General Manager)
Meticulous Planning & Execution
The event was successfully coordinated by:
- Ms. Kirti Puri (Academic Incharge)
- Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Puri & Mr. Prashant Vijeta (Heads of Department)
- Mr. Deepak Parmar (Administrative Officer)
- Mrs. Punita Thakur (Librarian)
- Mr. Abhishek Rajan, Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Mr. Ishan Negi, Mr. Somaprava Panda, and Mr. Avirup Mallik (Faculty Members)
- Final Semester Students
Principal’s Address
Dr. Mukul Dimri, Principal, IHM Kufri, addressed the gathering, expressing appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the faculty and students in curating a world-class dining experience.
This successful initiative reflects IHM Kufri’s commitment to providing its students with global exposure in the hospitality industry, further strengthened by the collaboration with ADNH Catering, UAE.
