Encalm Hospitality announces the launch of Encalm Privé, its newest business-class lounge at Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi International Airport, and India’s first women-led business-class lounge. Setting a new benchmark for domestic airport travel, Encalm Privé is located within the domestic departures zone and conceived as an intimate, service-led sanctuary for travellers where elevated comfort, refined dining, and warm, personalised hospitality come together. Led entirely by a team of women, the lounge brings a distinctive layer of care, attentiveness, and empathy to the Privé experience.
The lounge has been envisioned as a private, serene sanctuary where guests can unwind, work, dine, or simply pause before their journeys. Plush seating, warm lighting, refined interiors, and an atmosphere of quiet sophistication set the tone the moment guests enter. Every element, from the soothing design language to the tranquil ambience, has been curated to elevate the domestic travel experience, transforming routine departures into moments of calm and comfort.
Dining is a central highlight at Encalm Privé. Travellers can indulge in an expansive multi-cuisine buffet, enhanced by interactive live counters that bring freshness and variety to every plate. The menu celebrates elevated Indian favourites and global classics, ensuring that the dining experience matches the sophistication of the space itself. Adding to the culinary offerings is a well-curated bar service with complimentary access to select alcoholic beverages, allowing guests to enjoy premium spirits including sparkling wine, handcrafted cocktails, and elegant non-alcoholic options, ideal for unwinding with a refined drink before takeoff.
Commenting on the launch, Vikas Sharma, Group CEO, Encalm Hospitality, said, “With Encalm Privé at Terminal 1, we set out to reimagine what domestic lounge experiences could feel like – calm, intuitive, and truly premium. As domestic travellers increasingly expect the same comfort and refinement as international journeys, Privé reflects that evolution. As India’s first women-led domestic business-class lounge, it stands for the kind of hospitality we believe in, one shaped by empathy, attentiveness, and leadership at the frontline. We’re proud to bring this experience to Terminal 1.”
Encalm Privé is built on the belief that premium travel should feel seamless and calming. With its thoughtful design, gourmet dining, interactive live counters, and indulgent service, the lounge sets a new benchmark for luxury within India’s domestic travel landscape. As Encalm continues to expand its presence across major Indian airports, Privé stands as a testament to the brand’s vision of enhancing domestic travel through warmth, service excellence, and meaningful experiences.
