Pride Group of Hotels has announced its first post-pandemic event in the hospitality industry with the Pride Cup for Lawn Tennis in collaboration with Indian Hospitality Network, Bharat and Play Tennis Academy, New Delhi. The tournament will take place on November 20 and 21. The Pride Cup for Lawn Tennis will have over 500 entries from the corporate world. Travel Wizus is the prize sponsor for the event, the Mumbai-based luxury hotel chain has said in a media release.  

Amit Sidana, the vice-president (sales & marketing) of Pride Group of Hotels, has said: “From March 2020, when the pandemic erupted, our lives had come to a standstill. Since then, employees and professionals have faced enormous work pressure. We aim to support and enhance the health and well being of all participants through this event. Through such a concept, the hospitality industry and the corporate sector will be supporting each other. It will be the first-ever initiative from the hospitality industry to host a sports event in India.” 

In this professionally-organised tournament, participants will have singles and doubles playing format categories. Pride Cup for Lawn Tennis will have knock-out rounds on November 20, and the semi-final and final tournaments are scheduled on November 21. The winners will be awarded with international and domestic stay and food vouchers, the media release has added.