本日、夫のもとに "Thank you" という件名で、メールが届いた。先月末、テロの被害に遭ったホテルThe Taj Mahal Palace & Towerのタワー側が、21日午後7時より営業を再開するそうだ。
被害の大きかったオールドウィング(旧館)の修復にはまだ時間がかかりそうだが、いくつかのレストランやバーを擁するタワー(新館)の方は、先にオープンするようである。
今週末、またムンバイ宅に舞い戻るので、ぜひ足を運ぼうと思う。
Dear Mr. Malhan,
Let me begin by thanking you for your overwhelming support, we appreciate your empathy and concern at this difficult time.
It is incredibly difficult to find the right words to write to you today, but I can say this much, we all share a sense of shock, bewilderment, hurt and anger. It is still difficult for us to understand just what happened and why as some actions are beyond comprehension.
However, what has occurred has left us motivated by a clear and unyielding conviction to rebuild the Taj. For the sake our guests who have made it their first port of call in India for over a century. For our brave colleagues and the citizens of India for whom the Taj is more than just a building. We are constantly conscious that the Taj is a symbol of so much to so many people.
At 7 pm on December 21st, this enduring icon to the indomitable spirit of our city, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, will play host to the world again, with the reopening of The Taj Mahal Tower. This event is dedicated to the city of Mumbai as an affirmation of its values of courage, resilience and dignity.
The hotel will open in a record time but with no loss of attention to detail. You will be able to enjoy the signature restaurants; Zodiac Grill, Souk, Masala Kraft, Shamiana and Starboard, and the facilities of The Chambers, again. We will be delighted to introduce Taj Club rooms with all their associated privileges in the Taj Mahal Tower. Our endeavor, as always, will be to ensure service which is quintessentially Taj.
We look forward once again to welcoming you back to India’s first landmark in hospitality – The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower.
With regards,
Ajoy K. Misra
Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing
The Indian Hotels Company Limited