KAZIN DMC, in collaboration with JW Marriott Absheron Baku, The Ritz-Carlton Baku, and Absheron Hotel Group (AHG), successfully hosted an exclusive travel trade networking evening titled “From Baku for Chai – An Evening of Adda, Chai & Azerbaijan” at JW Marriott, Kolkata.

Designed as an intimate platform for meaningful interactions, the event brought together leading travel professionals, industry stakeholders, and hospitality partners to showcase Azerbaijan as one of the most promising emerging destinations for the Indian outbound travel market. The evening highlighted the country’s luxury hospitality offerings, rich cultural experiences, and growing appeal among Indian travellers.

Representing KAZIN DMC, Mr. Vikrant Grover and Mr. Avijit Biswas, Regional Sales Head – East, engaged with attendees and destination partners, sharing insights into Azerbaijan’s tourism potential while discussing collaborative opportunities to further promote the destination within the Indian travel trade.

The event was honoured by the presence of distinguished hospitality leaders from Azerbaijan, including:

• Alexander Zribi, Group Commercial Director, Absheron Hotel Group (AHG)
• Durdana Baghiyeva, Commercial Director, JW Marriott Absheron Baku
• Nilesh Singh, Cluster General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Baku

The gathering served as an excellent opportunity for Kolkata travel partners to gain first-hand knowledge of Azerbaijan’s evolving hospitality landscape, premium accommodation options, and unique experiences available for Indian leisure, luxury, MICE, and group travellers.

Speaking on the occasion, Vikrant Grover, KAZIN DMC, said, “Azerbaijan continues to emerge as one of the most exciting destinations for Indian travellers, offering a unique blend of heritage, modernity, luxury, and warm hospitality. Through initiatives like ‘From Baku for Chai,’ we aim to strengthen our partnerships with the travel trade and create greater awareness of the destination’s immense potential. KAZIN DMC remains committed to bringing destination partners and the Indian travel fraternity together through meaningful engagement and knowledge-sharing platforms.”

The “Adda over Chai” format encouraged open conversations, networking, and the exchange of ideas, reinforcing KAZIN DMC’s commitment to fostering stronger relationships between international tourism partners and the Indian travel trade.

With growing interest in Azerbaijan from the Indian market, KAZIN DMC continues to play a pivotal role in promoting the destination through strategic collaborations, educational initiatives, and industry engagement events, further strengthening tourism ties between India and Azerbaijan.