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Four Kolkata and Hyderabad. The events brought workshops Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE brims with modern T where attendees learnt more about what Taiwan had to offer sophistication featuring interiors by Yabu Pushelberg, beautifully complemented by a carefully curated collection of paintings, to both leisure and MICE travellers. They also interacted with prints and sculptures by more than 25 contemporary Indian workshop delegates, who included TTB officials and its airline artists throughout the hotel. and DMC partners. Inside Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, there are 191 rooms In his opening remarks, Dr Trust Lin, Director, Taiwan Tourism and 39 suites, a spa, 100ft. outdoor pool, and world-class dining Bureau, Singapore office, revealed plans to promote Taiwan options. Speaking on the occasion, Fredrik Blomqvist, General as the ideal travel destination. 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