Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) hosted the fifth edition of Literary Escapes, its signature cultural initiative in collaboration with Simon & Schuster India, at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport. This edition featured acclaimed author, historian, and cultural critic Dr Rakshanda Jalil, celebrated for works such as Liking Progress, Loving Change, A Rebel and Her Cause, and Invisible City.
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A cultural partnership
Literary Escapes is a bespoke collaboration between RHG and Simon & Schuster India, designed to celebrate the joy of words, imagination, and wanderlust. Each edition transforms select Radisson hotels across India into hubs of creativity with book lounges, pop-up libraries, curated panels, and themed experiences — blending the world of travel and literature in immersive ways.
By combining culture and hospitality, RHG taps into the growing global trend of bibliotourism, where modern travelers seek not only luxury but also authentic cultural connections and storytelling experiences.
“At Radisson Hotel Group, hospitality goes beyond accommodation — it is about creating experiences that inspire and connect. Through initiatives like Literary Escapes, we bring together literature, culture, and travel, reinforcing our hotels as vibrant cultural hubs. Bibliotourism is shaping today’s journeys, and we are proud to lead with such immersive storytelling platforms,” said Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
“It is a proud moment for us to partner with Radisson Hotel Group. Literary Escapes reflects the importance of books as a bridge to empathy and connection. We are delighted to support an initiative that allows readers to discover Simon & Schuster works in inspiring settings,” said Sanjiv Gupta, Managing Director, Simon & Schuster India.
Continuing the Journey
Over the years, Literary Escapes has welcomed renowned voices including Vikas Swarup, Advaita Kala, Benyamin, and Kasturi Mahanta across destinations like Dharamshala and Delhi. Building on these successes, RHG continues to curate immersive experiences at the intersection of culture, literature, and travel, reinforcing its mission to create meaningful connections and memorable stays for modern travelers.
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RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,580 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
The Radisson brand portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.
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