Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) in association with Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia will organise a three-city Australian Seafood and Wine Festival in India. The first one has got underway in The Oberoi, New Delhi and will last till the 15th of November. The next two will also be held in the Oberoi properties in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Along with a variety of seafood from Australia, some of the finest wines from well known wine growing regions of Australia, like Margaret River, Yarra Valley, and Hunter Valley will be showcased during the festival.
Speaking at the inaugural of the 10-day long festival, Michael Carter, Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade Commission, said that the festival was a first of its kind initiative to promote and launch Australian seafood and wines in the burgeoning organised fine dining hospitality sector in India. He added that it was also part of Australian Government's ‘Utsav Australia’ programme to raise awareness about the capabilities of different Australian industries in potential markets. |