The Times Hospitality Icons Jaipur 2026 celebrated the people, passion and innovation shaping the city’s vibrant hospitality industry. Held on 23 September 2026 at the prestigious InterContinental Jaipur, the gala brought together leading hoteliers, restaurateurs, café owners, and industry professionals to honour excellence and outstanding contributions to the sector.
Hospitality Partner – InterContinental Jaipur, Tonk Road
Adding glamour to the evening, Bollywood actor Pooja Chopra graced the occasion and presented awards to distinguished names across categories, including Iconic Hotels & Resorts, Culinary Icons, Nightlife Venues and Legendary Brands. The event celebrated industry professionals whose dedication and creativity continue to elevate Jaipur’s hospitality landscape. From delivering exceptional culinary experiences to creating welcoming spaces and memorable guest journeys, their efforts reflect the industry’s commitment to innovation, quality and service excellence.
Pooja Chopra, Actress and Model
Pooja Chopra expressed her admiration for Rajasthan’s rich culture, heritage, and cuisine, along with Jaipur distinctive hospitality offerings. Appreciating the industry’s contribution, she highlighted the importance of creating meaningful connections and lasting experiences beyond conventional service.The evening brought together fine dining, entertainment and meaningful industry interactions, providing hospitality leaders with a platform to exchange perspectives, strengthen professional networks and explore opportunities for future collaboration.More than an awards ceremony, Times Hospitality Icons Jaipur 2026 served as a celebration of the visionaries and professionals driving the industry forward. By honouring established names and recognising emerging excellence, the event highlighted Jaipur’s growing prominence as a hospitality destination while celebrating the creativity, ambition and dedication shaping its future.
Recognising excellence across hospitality categories
A key component of Times Hospitality Icons Jaipur was a comprehensive survey conducted by Avance Insights Pvt. Ltd. to identify professionals and establishments across different segments of the hospitality industry. The exercise sought to capture the diversity of the region’s culinary ecosystem, covering traditional food businesses, contemporary restaurants, cafés, resorts, bars, catering establishments and individual hospitality professionals.The recognition reflected the varied nature of the hospitality sector, where established businesses continue to preserve regional culinary traditions while newer concepts introduce different cuisines, formats and dining experiences.
The awardees and their respective categories
| Serial No. | Awardee | Award Category |
| 1 | 1932 Trevi | Iconic Luxury Fine Dining Restaurant |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | Iconic Hospitality and Restaurant Consultant |
| 3 | Amor Bagh | Emerging Pure Vegetarian Experiential Dining |
| 4 | Anopura Jaipur | Iconic Experiential Boutique Resort |
| 5 | Arena 360 Jaipur | Iconic Venue for Parties And Sport |
| 6 | Atmos – The Terrace Lounge | Iconic Terrace Lounge |
| 7 | Cafe Nola | Iconic Innovative Coffee House |
| 8 | Carbon | Iconic Coffee House |
| 9 | Coffee Sutra | Leading Specialty Coffee Brand |
| 10 | Delhi 6 Kebabs & Curries | Iconic Mughlai Food |
| 11 | Dushyant Singh | Culinary Icon of the Year – 2026 |
| 12 | Dyore Experience | Iconic Heritage Hotel with Restaurant and Bar |
| 13 | Govindam Sweets | Iconic Sweets Brand |
| 14 | Grand Uniara – A Heritage Hotel | Iconic Heritage Wedding Hotel |
| 15 | InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road | Iconic Luxury Hotel |
| 16 | Kitchen Affairs | Iconic Kitchen Equipments |
| 17 | Konark Jain MD, JHS Media Group | Iconic Podcaster for Hospitality |
| 18 | Love Over Coffee | Iconic Coffee Chain |
| 19 | Miraya – Banquet Beyond Luxury | Emerging Luxury Banquet |
| 20 | Mohanam | Iconic South Indian Restaurant |
| 21 | Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre | Iconic Hotel for MICE |
| 22 | Opera | Iconic Pizzeria |
| 23 | Out Bari – Once Upon A Table | Iconic Indian Fusion Food And Dining Experience |
| 24 | Paro | Iconic Rooftop Bar |
| 25 | Prevoir Infotech | Iconic Hospitality Marketing Company |
| 26 | Rajasthan Dreams | Iconic PR & Celebrity Management Company |
| 27 | RJ 14 | Iconic North Indian Family Restaurant |
| 28 | Ronak Maheshwari, Ujjwal Gupta, Aayush Khandelwal | Restaurateurs of The Year – 2026 |
| 29 | Saint Espresso | Iconic Specialty Espresso Bar & Coffee |
| 30 | Soul | Iconic Nightlife Venue of the Year – 2026 |
| 31 | Stephen D’Souza | GM of the Year – 2026 |
| 32 | The Bhatura Project | Iconic Bhatura & Amritsari Kulcha |
| 33 | The Big Door | Emerging Multicuisine Cafe |
| 34 | The Fern Habitat | Iconic Business & Corporate Hotel |
| 35 | Town Coffee | Iconic Cafe Chain of the Year |
| 36 | Tyohaar | Iconic Artisanal Sweet & Gifting Brand |
| 37 | Waraahi | Iconic Bakery & Cafe |
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An evolving hospitality ecosystem
The diversity of the award categories reflects the changing character of the hospitality industry across Jaipur. Coffee Culture, Mithai establishments and regional food brands continue to hold an important place in the culinary landscape, while international cuisines, specialty cafés, premium bars and experiential dining formats are expanding consumer choices.The growth of the sector also highlights the importance of professionals working beyond the restaurant floor, including chefs, hotel managers, consultants and entrepreneurs who contribute to business development, service standards and customer experiences.The InterContinental Jaipur served as the Hospitality partner for the event, while Clay Craft India Limited came on board as the associate sponsor.
Manoj Sharma, GM-Sales, Clay Craft India Limited felicitated by Pooja Chopra being Associate Sponsor
Beyond recognising individual and institutional achievements, Times Hospitality Icons Jaipur provided a platform for networking and interaction among industry stakeholders. As Jaipur continues to strengthen their presence as destinations for food, leisure and hospitality, the industry’s future will depend on its ability to balance culinary heritage with innovation, evolving consumer expectations and changing business dynamics. The initiative highlighted the people and establishments contributing to this journey, while underlining the growing importance of collaboration, creativity and effective communication in shaping the region’s hospitality story.Disclaimer: The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
