JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI JUHU RECOGNIZED WITH CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S 2022 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD #17 OF BEST HOTELS IN INDIA
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Mumbai, October 2022 - Condé Nast Traveler earlier this month announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu recognized as the #17 Best Hotel in India.
More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the top places they enjoyed this year and can’t wait to return to next.
“As we celebrate our 20th year, we feel honored that the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler again recognized our hotel for being among the very best of the best. This win is a true testament to the passion and commitment of our associates,” says Nikita Ramchandani, General Manager at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and the full list of India winners can be found here.
About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. Inspired by the principles of mindfulness, JW Marriott is a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in over 30 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
Anantara Spa Scoops Wins at 2022 World Spa Awards
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Anantara Spas worldwide has received 13 top accolades in the World Spa Awards 2022, a tourism industry awards programme that recognises leading spas from across the globe.
From Sri Lanka to the Seychelles, Anantara Spa was privileged to receive several awards, including Zambia’s Best Safari Spa, Oman’s Best Resort Spa and Dubai’s Best Wellness Retreat.
Drawing on Thailand’s wellness traditions, Anantara Spa offers unique signature journeys deeply rooted in indigenous experiences. Centred on movement, nutrition, mindfulness and innovative technology, Anantara Spa takes a holistic approach, providing personalised solutions to optimise health and wellbeing.
Ohri’s Sahibs Barbeque awarded as “Best Restaurant” at the Telangana Tourism Awards 2022"
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Hyderabad: October , 2022: Ohris Sahibs BBQ has been awarded the prestigious “Best Restaurant” award by the State Government of Telangana on the occasion of Telangana Tourism Awards 2022 Hyderabad. Ohri's Sahib's Barbeque is the latest offering from the house of Ohri's delicious traditional Hyderabadi and Awadhi cuisine. This unique recognition has come for 2nd year in a row and is a huge reinforcement of the brand name and customer satisfaction offered by Ohris Group.
Ohri’s Group, with over four decades of culinary legacy, provides its connoisseurs with thematically designed restaurants offering experiential dining. Ohris is also known for its world-class facilities and exceptional service standards and has been winning accolades for the same since its inception. In the recently organized Telangana Tourism Awards ceremony held at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre in Hyderabad, Ohri’s Sahibs Barbeque has won “Best Restaurant” two years in a row. Telangana Tourism Awards celebrates the best in the Telangana & Hyderabad Culinary Industry and provides a platform to recognise their talent. Ohris Shaibs has won this reward amongst leading restaurants, in Hyderabad through an online voting system.
Expressing delight over achieving the award, Mr Amar Ohri, Managing Director Ohris Group said, “We are truly honoured to receive affirmation from industry experts and guests for two years in a row. We want to thank our patrons and guests who have experienced delectable cuisines and services at our restaurant and have forwarded and voted for us. The award acknowledges Sahibs BBQ unique offering as one of the best grills offering unmatched food and experiences to the customers. We are planning to open more branches of Sahibs BBQ in Hyderabad and other cities so that more people can experience our hospitality.”
Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils receives ‘AIMA – RK Swamy High-Performance Brand Award 2022’
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Hyderabad: September 2022: Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils, the flagship brand of Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd (GEF India) received the prestigious AIMA-R K Swamy High-Performance Brand Award 2021 in a Special Session at AIMA's 49th National Management Convention which was held with the theme 'Advantage India: Thriving in the New World Order. The award was received by, Mr. P Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils from Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India in the presence of other dignitaries.
The AIMA-R K Swamy award was instituted in 2009 by the advertising agency R K SWAMY and All India Management Association, in memory of the founder of the agency Sri R K Swamy, who also was a past president of AIMA. The award is to be given to a high-performing Indian-grown brand. Sri Swamy was a true nationalist who felt that Indian companies and brands are as good as MNCs and to honor his view on the subject, AIMA and R K SWAMY instituted this award. The High-performance brand is identified by a panel of leading Industry leaders. The winning brand must consistently outperform others in the category in terms of revenue and profitability as well as satisfy the Jury that the brand has performed well across other categories as well.
Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils was chosen for the aggressive growth seen from Rs 6,500 Cr to over Rs 10,000 Cr with similar growth in profitability in the last couple of years.
Past President of AIMA and the Chairman & Managing Director of R K SWAMY Pvt. Ltd, who was the Jury Chair said "We reviewed several categories and studied the performance of various brands before we zeroed in on Freedom. They join several other illustrious brands over the last 12 years like LIC, SBI, Tata, Amul, Titan, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Auto, Wipro, etc. So many congratulations to them and wish them continued success."
Reacting to receiving the award, Mr. Pradeep Chowdhry, Managing Director, Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd said "We are delighted to win this award. This was made possible by the hard work put in by our employees and the distributors as well as our agency partners over the last several years. My special thanks to every one of them."
Speaking on the occasion Mr. P. Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils said, "We are happy to receive the AIMA-RK Swamy High-Performance Brand Award 2021 for Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils. The brand 'Freedom' is built on the fundamentals of consistently providing good quality products, attractive packaging, deep market knowledge and penetration, innovative marketing, customer outreach, and communication strategy. It has helped us grow and become the No.1 brand by volume sales in the country in the sunflower oil category (Neilsen IQ – MAT March 2022) in an extremely competitive marketplace."
Recently Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils bagged the 'Pride of India Brand Award 2022' in the category 'Best Brands of South India'. The Pride of India Brand awards 2022 recognizes and rewards some of India's most loved, home-grown brands.
About GEF India (Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils):
'Freedom' is the Flagship brand of Gemini Edibles & Fats India Limited (GEF India). Freedom Healthy Cooking Oil Range is available as Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, Freedom Physically Refined Rice Bran Oil, Freedom Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, and Freedom Groundnut Oil.
The ‘Freedom’ brand was launched in 2010 in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is the No.1 Brand by volume sales in India in the sunflower oil category (according to Nielsen IQ data on the Refined Oil Cons Pack (ROCP) market in India (U+R) for the year ending (MAT) March 31, 2022).
Freedom Rice Bran Oil was launched in 2015 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
‘Freedom’ was ranked among the top five cooking oil brands in India according to the India Today ‘Ipsos Urban Consumer Sentiment Survey 2020’.
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GEF India is proposing, subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to undertake an initial public offer of its Equity Shares and has filed the DRHPdated August 7, 2021. The DRHP will be available on the websites of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in, stock exchanges i.e., BSE at www.bseindia.com, NSE at www.nseindia.com, respectively and is available at the respective websites of the BRLMs, i.e. Axis Capital Limited atwww.axiscapital.co.in, Credit Suisse Securities (India) Private Limited at www.credit-suisse.com/in/en/investment-banking-apac/investment-banking-in-india/ipo.html, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited at www.investmentbank.kotak.com and Nomura FinancialAdvisory and Securities (India) Private Limited at www.nomuraholdings.com/company/ group/asia/india/index.html. Potential investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risk, see the section titled "Risk Factors" of the Red Herring Prospectus, when filed. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP filed with SEBI for making any investment decision
Dr. Chef. Kaviraj bags the Prestigious Human Rights Nobel Award for 2021 - 2022.
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Having known for his outstanding achievements, dedication and winning attitude since over two and a half decades Chef kaviraj has been one name which is synonymous with quality and perfection.
His passion of being known for his creativity and out of the box thinking, impressing foodies and guests with his art - skills, and talents have made success stories the world over since around 25 years now.
This Human Rights Nobel Award has been conferred upon him for his untiring efforts and support extended to the food and Hospitality industry including operations to Academics and beyond.
Hundreds of Hospitality industry employees were helped get back into their jobs and also the fresh graduates were shown directions on how to start up and find the right place to Kickstart a successful career, being stable in a job and not changing often have been a few of his contributions to name a few which have been of true help to professionals.
We are happy - proud and wish him all the very best for the kind gestures extended towards humanity and the development of quality manpower for the industry on the whole. Wishing Chef kaviraj all the very best in all his upcoming endeavors.
American Brew Crafts wins GOLD at the annual Spiritz Selection Awards
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Hyderabad: August 2022: American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd, a modern-day brewing company has been awarded GOLD in two categories for their flagship brand Blockbuster at Spiritz Selection Award 2022. The awards are given under the Packaging and Liquid Tasting categories to both Lager and Strong variants of Blockbuster. The brand resonates with creativity, innovation, and experimentation and ensures the consistency of Quality and freshness of taste. In a short span of time Blockbuster has emerged as one of the leading and most preferred brands in India.
The Spiritz Selection 2022 awards evaluated a total of 65 entries in the category by an elite panel consisting of 12 connoisseurs. The rating was undertaken on the basis of the aroma, taste, finish, and color of the brews. After a thorough evaluation, American Brew Crafts brand Blockbuster was rated GOLD in two categories – Packaging and Liquid Tasting. The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony in the presence of 800 people along with dignitaries like the Ambassador of Cuba, Mr Neeraj Kumar - MD of Beam Suntory; Mr Prem Dewan, CMD, Devans Modern Brewery; Ms Roshini Nath, Chairman of Logix Group and many others.
Expressing ecstasy at receiving the award, Mr. Nagendra Tayi, Chief Executive Officer, American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd said, “Blockbuster featuring and winning the GOLD award in the Spiritz awards 2022 recognizes our uncompromised drive for Quality and perfection. Our working model focuses on the Quality of ingredients, processes, and products prepared in small batches to ensure consistency and the people behind it. We are thrilled that ABC Ltd has been recognized for its work in the processing of brew and this recognition is proof of success in this competitive marketplace
It’s Raining Awards @Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
/It’s Raining Awards @Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
“Best Sunday Brunch” by Travel & Leisure – Delicious Dining Awards
“Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award” by Restaurant India Awards 2022
Hyderabad August: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) has been awarded the prestigious “Best Sunday Brunch” award by Travel & Leisure – Delicious Dining Awards and the “Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award” at the Restaurant India Awards 2022 Hyderabad. Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) is known for its world-class facilities and exceptional service standards and has been winning accolades for the same since its inception.
In the recently organized awards ceremony both by Travel + Leisure and Restaurant Association of India Hyderabad, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre has achieved this feat of winning two awards for The Food Exchange at NHCC. There were a total of 51 participants in the category Best Sunday brunch, Delicious Dining Awards 2022 which celebrates the best in the Indian culinary Industry. NHCC has won these rewards amongst leading restaurants, and bars in the country through an online voting system.
According to Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, “We are truly delighted and honored to receive affirmation from industry experts and guests who have experienced delectable cuisines and services at our property. The award acknowledges Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre as a world-class hotel enhancing guest experiences through an amazing range of food choices for a global audience. We foster a culture of innovation and research in every aspect of our operations and processes to give our guests a superlative experience at the property.”
Food Exchange is a contemporary, casual & multi-cuisine restaurant serving food from the four corners of the world. The restaurant is widely known for its innovative and modern reinterpretation of popular dishes and beverages. A selection of pan-Asian, global and local cuisines. Explore fresh new flavours with Exchange Kitchens that dish out delicacies using handpicked ingredients and organic produce, cooked right in front of you.
Among the best restaurants in Hitech City, Hyderabad, Food Exchange is designed to be a Social Hub with flexible seating options. The relaxed ambiance creates an experience suitable for the family packs as well as “together alone” guests. A scenic poolside & beautifully landscaped lawns form the backdrop of the restaurant.
AWARDS | Chef Jerson Fernandes wins award for Novotel Juhu at the India Food and Beverage awards.
/Food and Beverage is the best thing that has ever happened to me- Chef Jerson Fernandes wins another award for Novotel Juhu at the India Food and Beverage awards.
Chef Jerson Fernandes, indubitably Accor India’s most decorated chef was yet again awarded another award- the India food and Beverage awards by FBAI (Food Bloggers Association of India) held at Jio world center- BKC, Mumbai on the 14th of July for his contribution and excellence in the food and beverage industry in the 5-star hotel category.
A master at F&B concepts and someone who believes in serving an experience rather than mere food have exceeded the expectations of all his guests, bloggers, and influencers when it comes to curating some of the best dining experiences at Novotel Juhu which proudly boasts of its 6 unique and interesting Food and Beverage outlets. His passion and love for food and beverage are simply second to none. Chef Jerson Fernandes is the Executive chef of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach and believes there is only one boss- the guest!
The delight of receiving an excellence award amidst the countless operational challenges that the hospitality industry navigated over the past two years is accompanied by a combination of celebration for both, the recipient – as indicative of the standards of professionalism and positive hospitality, and for the brand; reinvigorating differentiation and leadership! He was also awarded the best Executive chef of the year 2021 by Hotelier India in Dec 2021 and The Best Chef of the year 2022 by food Connoisseurs awards in March 2022.
He was also awarded and felicitated at the South Asia Accor Awards Ceremony at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Chef Jerson Fernandes is .known for creating culinary experiences that obscure the boundaries between food and art, curating menus that reflect fresh tastes, mastery of diversity, and delighting guests through every interaction.
Accor has been a culture of recognition, where each employee is valued in their career journeys, and encouraged to be proactive in professional self-development. While our masterpiece performances or endeavors may be their own reward; the acknowledgment of the fruits of one’s efforts and intentions from great leaders such as Mr. Puneet Dhawan- Sr. Vice President of Operations, India and South Asia, and Mr. Gorav Arora- General Manager of Novotel Juhu helps reveal the secret of our individual capabilities and competencies, passion for service and achievement and the admirable flavors of ingredients: our harmonious team.
The exclusivity of delivering personalized guest experiences has necessitated Chef Jerson’s potential to inspire newer gastronomic creations to suit a multiplicity of palates; whilst remaining true to the simplicity and authenticity of flavors, cuisines, embracing the unexplored, revolutionizing perceptions, and multi-sensory encounters
In the words of Chef Jerson, “ This recognition and appreciation by FBAI for the Food and beverage Awards in the best Hotel Chef Category, 2022 reinforces my learning agility and personal discovery and strengthens my emotional connect and investment with the Accor values. I have always believed, that there is only one boss- the guest! ”
Expressing his happiness at the achievement, Gorav Arora, the General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, "I am extremely proud of Chef Jerson's commitment to hospitality and his personalization of service; vibrancy in food and beverage offerings and being an inspiration to team members."
Chef Maha Naseer, Creative Culinary Director at Oaga Resorts Awarded Title of 'Master Chef'
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Chef Maha Naseer, Creative Culinary Director at Oaga Resorts Awarded Title of 'Master Chef'
Oaga Art Resort, is proud to announce Chef Maha Naseer, Creative Culinary Director to become the first Maldivian to be awarded the title of Master Chef from the Master Chef Society of the World. The World Master Chefs Society is a leading global honours society for exceptionally skilled professional chefs with over 200 members across 50 countries. Founded over 50 years ago, the World Master Chefs Society, is the only Society certified to award the title of World Master Chef and regularly awards reputable Chefs with their prestigious recognition. Membership of this society is offered on a strict base of high qualifications, career achievements and managerial recommendations.
Maha is currently one of the few handfuls of female Executive Chefs from the Maldives. She first started her kitchen adventures at age 8 and had a firm decision on becoming a renowned chef since. A professional chef and mother of 4 started her career 8 years ago to cater for international clients.
Maha is a graduate in Culinary Arts and Cuisine from Singapore’s Creative Culinare. She currently holds the position of the Secretary General of Chefs Guild of Maldives and is a World chefs approved rookie Judge in pastry. The enthusiastic entrepreneur has won multiple national and international awards and recognitions over the years.
Maha’s goal is updating, curating, and elevating local cuisines with quality products that reflect what she sees from her travels around the world. Her aim is to offer unique conceptualization developments and exclusively designed programs in the industry.
At Oaga Art Resort, her role will be to elevate the culinary journey with artistically experimental creations, fun innovations and a fusion of local culture.
Oaga Art Resort is situated in North Malé atoll, 40 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport; Oaga Art Resort is a singular island, which is scheduled to open its doors for guests in Q4 of 2022. Oaga Art Resort is currently in pursuit for creative local talents to join their team.
Oberoi Hotels and Resorts voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand at the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards, 2022
/Oberoi Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel
Oberoi Hotels and Resorts has been voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand at the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards, 2022.
The Oberoi, New Delhi has also been voted the World’s Best City Hotel in Asia. The Oberoi, Marrakech: The Best Resort in North Africa and the Middle East and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur: The Best Resort in India.
Brand at the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards, 2022
Oberoi Hotels and Resorts has received this title from among 9.5 million readers of Travel + Leisure magazine in a Readers’ Poll conducted by them
Travel + Leisure USA’s World’s Best Awards are amongst the most prestigious in the travel industry as it is the readers who define excellence in hospitality and travel. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has received this recognition from among 9.5 million readers of Travel + Leisure magazine in a Readers’ Poll conducted by them.
Arjun Oberoi, Executive Chairman, The Oberoi Group said, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award and honored to have contributed in our own small way to the “Make in India” initiative. My heartfelt gratitude to our valued guests for their continued support and our exceptional colleagues for their dedication and commitment to excellence.”
Vikram Oberoi, CEO, and MD, The Oberoi Group further added, “The awards are an affirmation of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ unwavering commitment towards offering guests exceptional facilities and unparalleled levels of service. Our founder Rai Bahadur M.S. Oberoi and Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi our former Chairman and mentor have always maintained that people are our most important asset – time and again our colleagues live up to this enduring belief.”
ACCOR INDIA’S MOST DECORATIVE CHEF-JERSON FERNANDES OF NOVOTEL MUMBAI JUHU BEACH WINS SPECIAL JURY RECOGNITION AT THE ACCOR SOUTH ASIA HOTEL AWARDS HELD AT PULLMAN AEROCITY.
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ACCOR INDIA’S MOST DECORATIVE CHEF-JERSON FERNANDES OF NOVOTEL MUMBAI JUHU BEACH WINS SPECIAL JURY RECOGNITION AT THE ACCOR SOUTH ASIA HOTEL AWARDS HELD AT PULLMAN AEROCITY.
The delight of receiving an excellence award amidst the countless operational challenges that the hospitality industry navigated over the past two years is accompanied with a combination of celebration for both, the recipient – as indicative of the standards of professionalism and positive hospitality, and for the brand; reinvigorating differentiation and leadership! He was also awarded with the best Executive chef of the year-2021 by Hotelier India in Dec 2021 and The Best Chef of the year-2022 by food Connoisseurs awards in March 2022.
Having being awarded and felicitated at the South Asia Accor Awards Ceremony at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Chef Jerson Fernandes is .known for creating culinary experiences that obscure the boundaries between food and art, curating menus which reflect fresh tastes, mastery in diversity and delighting guests through every interaction.
Accor has been a culture of recognition, where each employee is valued in their career journeys, and encouraged to be pro-active in professional self development. While our masterpiece performances or endeavors may be its own reward; the acknowledgement of the fruits of one’s efforts and intentions from great leaders such as Mr. Puneet Dhawan- Sr. Vice President of Operations, India and South Asia and Mr. Gorav Arora- General Manager of Novotel Juhu helps reveal the secret of our individual capabilities and competencies, passion for service and achievement and the admirable flavors of ingredients: our harmonious team.
The exclusivity of delivering personalized guest experiences has necessitated Chef Jerson’s potential to inspire newer gastronomic creations to suit a multiplicity of palates; whilst remaining true to the simplicity and authenticity of flavors, cuisines, embracing the unexplored, revolutionizing perceptions and multi-sensory encounters
In the words of Chef Jerson, “ This recognition and appreciation - “Special Jury Recognition” in the Accor South Asia Hotel Awards 2021 reinforces my learning agility and personal discovery and strengthens my emotional connect and investment with the Accor values.”
Expressing his happiness at the achievement, Gorav Arora, the General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, "I am extremely proud of Chef Jerson's commitment to hospitality and his personalization of service; vibrancy in food and beverage offerings and being an inspiration to team members."
DR. KAVIRAJ KHIALANI honoured with India’s Iron Man’s Award under the title of Celebrity Master Chef Award 2022 by MMTV Media Awards.
/DR. KAVIRAJ KHIALANI honoured with India’s Iron Man’s Award under the title of Celebrity Master Chef Award 2022 by MMTV Media Awards.
A passionate foodie with a zeal to do something different ever since he wanted to make his hobby his full time profession chef kaviraj has been one name among many who has carved a niche for himself in the hospitality industry. Having developed a keen interest in cooking since the age of seven he grew up learning the basics at home followed by formal educational certifications within India and overseas to learn and absorb the best of his area of interest. His initial years were full of struggle, hard work, long hours of work and an untiring dedication at work which he enjoyed to the very best from hotels to airlines, from restaurants to banquets, from working for vvip events, serving the who’s who in the top ranks around the world his rich and varied experience has always been his positivity card. Two times national award winner and loads of other esteemed awards have been conferred upon chef Kaviraj at various parts of the country since last few years.
Besides loving his role in the food industry he also had a keen interest in writing and expressing his views, thoughts and experiences in words and wanted people to know about his doings and his to do lists. He started writing articles and books since the year 2000 from hospitality magazines, newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs etc along the way which offered his creativity and recipes a wider and bigger circulation as well.
People connected with me from all over and extended their best wishes and appreciation towards my efforts which were visible all across from domestic to international media too. He always loved accepting challenges and opportunities coming his way since it would always be offering something different to do, present across and share it all over. Today he has been featured in over 35 plus publications and news portals, websites etc already. Since he always had something different to offer and with continued stability attitude with regularity traits his presence has been seen for long time on various social media platforms and publications around the world.
Dr. Kaviraj has also been very actively involved in the academia related to the food and hospitality industry and has been contributing, sharing, mentoring, coaching, teaching and training students of culinary arts and hospitality on various platforms from online webinars to offline sessions, training workshops, personality development programs etc. he is also associated with a number of colleges and universities across India where he not only associates to share his experience and knowledge but he is also on the board of studies and advisory board for enhancing curriculum and syllabus structuring, teachers training, train the trainer programs as well. His work has been well noticed, observed and appreciated over the years and he has been presented with a number of appreciation notes, letters and tokens from the universities and governing bodies of educational institutions and training centers.
“according to me it is inevitable to overlook the development and growth aspect of today’s young minds, aspiring to be chefs and food service professionals. We need to stand with them and be around them to develop their confidence and communication skills, sharing our experience helps but ultimately it is practice and regularity which gives results”
The recently received award by MMTV Media is one such more appreciation received for all the outstanding work and efforts being put in by chef kaviraj over 22 plus years now and it keeps him going and working even more stronger towards reaching his goals and ambitions.
The team wishes Dr. Kaviraj Khialani all the very best for this much deserved recognition and appreciation by means of this esteemed award, media bite speaking on his success story and the certificate which pens it down as well, signifies the moment to level next.
SUCHIR JINDAL AWARDED HOSPITALITY MARKETEER OF THE YEAR 2022
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SUCHIR JINDAL AWARDED HOSPITALITY MARKETEER OF THE YEAR 2022
Suchir Jindal, Corporate Head of Marketing and Communications, Sayaji Hotels Ltd. has been awarded Hospitality Marketeer of the year 2022. The award was handed over to him at the recently held “India Hotelier and Hospitality Award 2022”, instituted by Navi Mumbai Chamber of Business & Industries (NMCBI) in association with the India Coaching Federation (ICF) and Great Human University.
A seasoned hospitality professional, Suchir Jindal holds strong digital, traditional marketing, performance marketing, and PR management skills with over 7+years of experience in the domain and overall 11+years of experience in Analytic & customer service. His focus area is to manage Digital Marketing, E-commerce, and Social media for Brands and individual properties. In his illustrious career, he has worked with some of the leading hospitality brands like Accor Hotels, Sarovar Hotels, Novotel Hotels, and Sayaji Hotels.
Mr. Jindal’s core focus area is managing Digital marketing, E-commerce, and Social media for brand and individual properties. He has been responsible for increasing revenue from E-commerce/ OLTA for hotel properties, content management, competition analysis & monitoring brand reports, Search Engine Marketing, and Social Media Marketing with a strong focus on ROI.
Sayaji Hotels is India’s premier upscale lifestyle hospitality brand, renowned for its bespoke experiences, signature hospitality, and ushering new standards of opulence in the 4-star and 5-star hotels category. The group’s flagship 5-star property in Indore is one the most sought-after destinations for weddings and the only hotel in the city to introduce the grill restaurant concept in India- Kebabville. The group plans to have 50 operational hotels
Seven Sinclairs properties bag the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
/Ranked among the top 10% of hotels worldwide
Sinclairs is proud to announce that seven of its properties, namely Sinclairs Retreat Ooty; Sinclairs Darjeeling; Sinclairs Burdwan; Sinclairs Bayview, Port Blair; Sinclairs Retreat Dooars, Chalsa; Sinclairs Siliguri and Sinclairs Gangtok, are the recipients of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2022, based on the reviews and opinions from travelers around the world. This annual award recognizes the best tourism establishments in terms of service, quality, customer satisfaction, and more, across a range of categories.
Travelers’ Choice recognizes businesses that earn consistently great reviews and the award winners are among the top 10% of listings on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice honors select accommodations, and attractions that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.
Travelers’ Choice honors favorite hotels based on the reviews and opinions collected from travelers around the world on TripAdvisor over a twelve-month period. The winner is determined on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings posted on TripAdvisor over a twelve-month period as well as an additional editorial process.
The other two Sinclairs properties namely Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong is consistently ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor while Sinclairs Yangang in South Sikkim has only recently commenced operations.
AWARD | Niraamaya Wellness Retreats bags multiple awards by TripAdvisor for its retreats in Kerala
/Adjudged TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice – Best of the Best for the year 2022.
Niraamaya Wellness Retreats has been awarded TripAdvisor’s “Travellers’ Choice – Best of the Best” award for the year 2022 for its multiple retreats in Kerala.
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters And Beyond, Kumarakom has been ranked 8th in the category of Top Luxury Hotels in India and 11th in the category of Top Small Hotels in India. Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club, Thekkady has been ranked 24th in the category of Top Mountain Lodge & Resort in the World, 9th in the Top Small Hotels in Asia, and 4th in the category of Top Small Hotels in India. The newest entrant in their growing portfolio, Niraamaya Retreats Samroha, Athirappilly is already creating waves and has been ranked 22nd in the category of the Top Hotels in India.
Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Best of the Best awards instituted by the travel platform “TripAdvisor” is given to the best resorts and hotels in the world. These awards are based on guest reviews and Niraamaya Wellness Retreats has been amongst the top-ranked hotel brands with votes and support through excellent reviews from many travelers around the globe.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards recognize the world’s finest hotels, committed to the highest standards of quality and service excellence. It was founded on the principle of celebrating extraordinary hotels that have quality service and encourages them to maintain excellence within a highly competitive industry. It is all about congratulating hotels that have taken the extra step by providing the guests with outstanding experiences.
“After a grueling and extremely challenging period that the hospitality industry has seen recently, these awards are a testament to the hard work, skill, and passion that our teams possess. It is an honour for us to be recognized by our guests and be a part of the top 1% of the hotels worldwide. I consider myself privileged to lead a team that strives to excel at service delivery every single day.” said Allen Machado, Chief Executive Officer of Niraamaya Wellness Retreats.
AWARD |IHM Ranchi wins the award of 1st Rank of Government Hotel Management Institutions Survey 2022.
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Global Human Resource Development Center Survey 2022 released for Hotel Management Institutes in India.
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi, established by the Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand has been awarded as "Promising Hotel Management Institute" award for the year 2022 among all Government IHMs of India in the Top Hotel Management Institutes Survey 2022 by Global Human Resource Development Center (GHRDC).
Also, IHMCT&AN Ranchi has been given the first position in the state of Jharkhand. In this survey, the ranking criteria is based on the infrastructure, faculty, research and publications, admission and curriculum delivery system, placement and industry network, etc. On being honored with the award, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal of the Institute, has shown his humble gratitude towards Secretary Tourism & Director Tourism, Jharkhand, teachers, staff & students of IHM Ranchi, associate hotels of Ranchi such as Hotel Radisson Blu, Hotel BNR Chanakya, Capitol Hill, etc and all the media stakeholders for their unconditional support throughout. Further, he said that the purpose for which IHM Ranchi has been set up by the Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand, it is continuously working in that direction and will strive to be the best in the world. After all the struggles and difficulties, the institute started in the year 2019, and in the last three years, wherein two years were hard hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming all these difficulties, IHM Ranchi has been successful in setting this example as a new upcoming, most admired and promising Hotel Management Institute in India. For the efforts shown by the Institute, Shri Gyan Bhushan, CEO, NCHMCT, another official of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India & NCHMCT, congratulated and expressed their confidence toward the Institute that in the near future, IHM Ranchi will grow as one of the reputed and esteemed institution not only in the country but in the world and will provide the best facilities in providing Hotel Management education.
INDIAN LEADERS & ACHIEVERS AWARD 2022 PRESENTED TO DR. KAVIRAJ KHIALANI – CELEBRITY MASTER CHEF
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INDIAN LEADERS & ACHIEVERS AWARD 2022
PRESENTED TO
DR. KAVIRAJ KHIALANI – CELEBRITY MASTER CHEF.
In honour for his exemplary & untiring dedication, passion and commitment to the field of hospitality education – training & development, consultancy for hospitality professionals and beyond, Chef Kaviraj has been remarkably appreciated, noticed and admired for his quality of work and his unmatched delivery style coupled with quality experience all across various verticals in the hospitality industry.
Being an achiever and setting records for being different takes him back to the age of 11 months when he was selected to be a brand image and ambassador for a healthy baby tonic called “Alvite Drops “the posters of which were put up all across India at various nursing homes!
Growing up being a foodie ever since childhood he enjoyed watching his food being cooked at home and with a keen observation skill and for the fact the interest towards trying his own hands too kick started from a tender age of 7 where he picked up the basic skill sets needed to work in a kitchen to make simple things like tea, coffee, sandwiches, pizzas etc and over the years that interest and hobby picked up shape towards getting moulded into a professional approach.
Having completed his academic studies within India and overseas his vision, insight and imaginations knew no boundaries, creativity became second nature to him since then. He loved experimenting with unusual combinations with ingredients, cuisines, methods of cooking, mix- n- match etc. working with five-star hotel chains, in-flight catering units, growing up further being a food consultant, research and development specialist for various food brands across the globe challenged him all the way to stand out with his uniqueness and out of the box thinking and performance.
A flair for writing which grew over the years made him visible on a number of media platforms from newspapers, magazines, blogs, websites on food and health, a count which has crossed over 50 plus publications globally! Chef Kaviraj has also been featured on television shows on star plus and the very first food reality show on colors television as well. writing books, conducting live cooking workshops, master-class sessions, training sessions for hotel chefs and other departments too fall under his profile which he has executed brilliantly over the last 22 plus years now.
“This recently received award reminds me that I need to be reaching out to my audience in a more varied and versatile way and to work even more harder, doing things in a more interesting way from creating concepts, applying and imparting new industry centric ways of training young aspirants, to be available in both online and offline mode to mentor, counsel, coach and guide those young candidates who wish to see themselves as successful in the world of hospitality. Being able to offer even better consultancy solutions to hoteliers around the world, not to forget offering an active, strong and positive offering to the education sector at all times in order to help shape up, mould and deliver apt and able candidates to the hospitality industry for the near future. I am grateful to the jury at the Indian Leaders & Achiever’s Awards 2022 for having selected me as one of the many lucky winners and by bestowing me with an esteemed award of this stature, thank you to my parents, all my well-wishes, my fans & followers. my students, hospitality and education industry colleagues and fellow mates for your constant support in all my endeavours”- Chef Kaviraj upon receiving the award and recognition.
Awards | 25 hotels and resorts managed by Concept Hospitality win Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Award for the year 2022
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25 hotels and resorts managed by Concept Hospitality win Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Award for the year 2022
As many as 25 Fern and Beacon hotels and resorts managed by Concept Hospitality have won the prestigious Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Award for the year 2022, Noshir A Marfatia, senior VP, Sales & Marketing, The Fern Hotels & Resorts said.
Congratulating the winning hotels, he said, “It is a moment of great pride when we receive the acknowledgment of our hospitality and services from our guests. It is a validation of the processes we have adopted that make our guests feel safe and secure.”
Giving the breakup of the awards he said, “Nine of our upscale The Fern hotels won this award, as did 15 of our mid-scale Fern Residency level hotels. And one of our smart, efficient Economy brands, Beacon Hotels, also received the award.”
The Fern Hotels & Resorts is India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain and amongst the fastest growing hotel brands in India, with 88 hotels & resorts currently operational under management or opening shortly across 72 locations in India and internationally, under The Fern, The Fern Residency, Zinc by The Fern and Beacon Hotels brands. The company is a part of CG Corp Global, a multi-dimensional Nepalese conglomerate.
Kerten Hospitality’s Business Development Lead Theo Bortoluzzi wins 2022 Young Leader Award at International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF)
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Kerten Hospitality’s Business Development Lead Theo Bortoluzzi wins 2022 Young Leader Award at International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF)
The achievement is a strong recognition of Kerten Hospitality’s commitment to the empowerment of young leaders as part of its business philosophy founded on ESG
BERLIN: May 2022: With more than 35 projects in development across 11 lifestyle-driven concepts on three continents, mixed-use lifestyle operator Kerten Hospitality’s dynamic disruption of the industry is making waves. With ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and responsible community-based business practices at its core, supporting the next generation of young hospitality leaders is a key part of the brand’s philosophy.
Recognition of this commitment has been cemented today with Business Development Manager Theo Bortoluzzi winning the 2022 Young Leader Award at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), held in Berlin from May 3-5, 2022, where he was also a guest speaker. Previously recognized on Hotelier Middle East’s 2021 30 Under 30 list of the most promising in the industry, Bortoluzzi was selected from a list of many outstanding candidates by hotel industry leaders, and takes over the 2022 title from last year’s winner, Davina Cisier, Director of Development Luxury Hotels for Accor
With a bachelor’s degree in Global Hotel Management from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Marbella and training stints in Barcelona and Hong Kong, Bortoluzzi joined Kerten Hospitality in March 2020 as an intern, and in just two years – at the young age of 23 – has risen to oversee the brand’s business development process, from lead generation to contract negotiation.
“As one of the youngest members of our team, we’re proud to see what Theo brings, not only to our brand but also to our owners and investors. The young generation is the driving force of our entire industry, and creating opportunities to empower individuals and help them grow is at the heart of what we do,” says Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality. Known for her commitment to mentoring and empowering the next generation of hoteliers, Knippenberg continuously pioneers innovation through the brand’s stakeholder network, including investors, owners, academia and hospitality leadership, always with a focus on ESG.
“By creating mixed-use lifestyle destinations with ESG at their core, we are attracting new audiences of savvy consumers committed to making responsible spending decisions that have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate,” she continues. “Not only does our focus on ESG benefit our guests, it’s also a huge opportunity for property owners and investors to be at the forefront of an evolving hospitality industry.”
A shining example of ESG in action, Bortoluzzi’s professional growth is testament to Kerten Hospitality’s empowerment of youth. He has been a key figure in the signing of Kerten Hospitality’s first European project, the Cloud7 Hotel Rome, opening in 2023. An innovative, community-centric destination, the hotel aims to be a place that’s as much loved by Romans as it is by visitors to the city by fostering local connections and collaborations. With an enviable location between Via del Corso and Via di Pietra, just steps from the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain, the hotel will be housed in a heritage building dating back to the early 20th century that was once home to the Banco di Roma. But rather than repeat the formula of many other boutique hotels, Cloud7 Hotel Rome will be different.
“Our mixed use and community-focused approach allows us to bring something completely new to Rome,” says Bortoluzzi. “While this will undoubtedly have benefits for our hotel guests, the opportunities for owners are also huge. Our mixed-use model sees us using rooms as offices during the daytime to generate incremental revenue, and our Social Hub for product launches, pop-ups and partnerships helps us reach non-traditional audiences and diversify revenue streams.”
With properties currently operating in Jeddah and 35+ and new mixed-use lifestyle projects coming up in Jordan, Georgia, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco and the UAE, Kerten Hospitality continues to disrupt the industry, creating next generation sustainable developments that will benefit guests, communities and stakeholders alike.
About Kerten Hospitality:
Kerten Hospitality (KH) is a mixed-use sustainable and responsible lifestyle operator managing and operating hotels, branded residences, serviced apartments, workspaces and business hubs and clubs under its 100% own and developed brands. KH transforms destinations through impactful collaborations both with our own and other branded Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, Art and Wellness brands with a focus on building Ecosystems, and unique community-centric destinations, that connect International & local travelers.
A division of Kerten, an Ireland-headquartered investment vehicle, KH manages a portfolio of 11 owned brands including: Cloud7 Hotel and Residence, The House Hotel and Residence, Ouspace – a collaborative Social Hub and serviced offices concept. KH has a suite of in-house designed and operated Food & Beverage offerings and employs and collaborates with world-renowned Michelin chefs to up-and-coming local foodpreneurs.
The current pipeline includes 35 projects from Eco-Luxury Resorts in the UAE, to Art Hotels including residencies in Georgia curated by the curators of the Louvre AbuDhabi, Urban City Centre Destinations in Italy, extension of the Cloud 7 Residence Ayla Aqaba success with an experience hotel & hub in Jordan, a Suite-only project in Kuwait, Leisure, Business, and Meeting Mixed-Use in the first Sustainable destinations in the most prestigious developments in the Egyptian North Coast, to name a few, with many further projects in Europe, Middle East and North Africa.
