Located in central Dubai, the Al Jaddaf district connects the old and new areas of the emirate, providing easy access to Dubai Festival City, Dubai Frame and Dubai Mall
The three-bedroom suite is currently the largest room a guest can choose
Ajman Saray, A Luxury Collection Resort in Ajman, has brought on five new professionals to make up part of its leadership team. Covering all aspects of operations, hires have been made in F&B, sales, marketing and front of house.
Shardul Kulkarni, executive chef
Leading the culinary operations of the beachfront destination is Indian national Shardul Kulkarni, bringing 15 years of experience to the kitchen. He will oversee six F&B venues, covering a range of dining experiences and cuisines.
He joins the team after a post at Ritz-Carlton, Dubai where he was the executive sous chef. Kulkarni boasts years of Dubai knowledge, previously working with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Madinat Jumeirah, The Address Downtown and The Palace Old Town.
The goal is to make the hotel the go-to culinary destination in the Northern Emirates, said the chef.
Anna-Lena Behrendt, assistant director of sales
Behrendt has been climbing the sales ladder at Ajman Saray since 2014, where she started out as the assistant sales manager. Then made sales manager, she now finds herself assistant director of sales, tasked with overseeing all operations in terms of sales.
She said, "I will not only oversee operations in terms of sales but also ensure that the future of our property thrives as we keep solidifying our presence in the UAE, Germany and Russian market as a go-to-stay resort for a luxurious Arabian holiday by the beach."
Mahmoud Elsayed, front office manager
Egyptian national Mahmoud Elsayed has worked with Marriott International, the global operator which owns the Luxury Collection brand, for years. He was front office supervisor at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites, later becoming assistant night manager at Dubai Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf before transferring as night manager to The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, thereafter assuming his most recent assignment in JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai, where he was assistant front office manager.
He will now elevate guest satisfaction at Ajman Saray, making it “the favourite luxury beach resort of Ajman”, he said.
Jeda Al-houdan, food and beverage manager
Jeda Al-houdan, as food and beverage manager, will lead service operations at the hotel’s six F&B venues.
Seema Nandwani, assistant marketing manager
Seema Nandwani is responsible for all the hotel’s marketing, PR and communications. Prior to joining Ajman Saray, she was with The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.
In her new capacity, she will establish the property as a go-to destination for beach staycations.
In his new role, Nisbet will oversee the day-to-day operations and spearhead the growth and development of the property.
Boasting more than two decades of hospitality experience for the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, he previously served as the cluster general manager at Hilton Hanoi Opera and Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi since 2015.
In 2014, Nisbet was based at Hilton Melbourne on the Park (now Pullman Melbourne On the Park) as general manager. He has also held positions in the areas of F&B, conference & banqueting sales, operations and general management.
Prior to that, Nisbet fast-tracked from the role of director of operations to hotel manager and finally to general manager in 2012 when he led the team at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and Kawarau Hotel
The Fern Hotels & Resorts is once again on an expansion spree and will be opening 8 new Fern hotels over the next four months, the CEO of the company, Suhail Kannampilly said.
Of these, 3 new hotels are opening in the state of Gujarat, at Kevadia (Statue of Unity), Junagadh and Jamnagar. A sea-fronted tented resort is opening in the union territory of Daman. And another resort opens in the mountainous beauty of Gangtok in Sikkim. Other new openings are in Thane (Mumbai), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) and Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh).
The expansion in Gujarat will propel the company as the largest organized hospitality player in the state, with presence in 18 cities.The total number of hotels in the state will increase to 21 hotels across Saurashtra, Kutch, south and north Gujarat, further consolidating the company’s position.
The other state which will witness a very healthy growth is Maharashtra, where the company will have a presence of 18 hotels in 10 cities.
The opening of these new hotels during these tough times reflects our confidence in the hospitality industry, Suhail said, adding, “it is also testimonial to the fact that as a group we are on a very strong footing”. Praising the team work behind the success, he said, “The team has been working very hard and are busy putting our foot print across all the geographies of the country”.
With these 8 new additions, Concept Hospitality Pvt Ltd will be managing 82 hotels & resorts with 4800+ rooms across 67 locations in India and internationally, under The Fern, The Fern Residency, The Zinc Hotels and Beacon Hotels brands.
"Enabling Security Everywhere" has been the focus of React Mobile since its inception. Our company was founded on the principle of making safety simple for every hotel employee through technology. While COVID-19 has been devastating to everyone in the travel and hospitality industries, it appears to have a silver lining: The hotel industry is improving the safety of hotel workers everywhere.
Daily I read reports of new technologies entering the hotel space that are designed specifically to make hotels safer for staff and travellers alike. SafeScanRX is a start-up company in California with strong synergies to React Mobile, and their temperature screening kiosk caught my attention as a solution that will help hotel employees get safely back to work.
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, announced the opening of The Connaught, New Delhi. The Connaught presents a unique and striking design, combining the art deco charm of Connaught Place and contemporary luxe interiors. Strategically situated in New Delhi's prime area, Lutyens, The Connaught will be a part of the SeleQtions brand - a named collection of hotels and resorts.
Exuding character at every corner, the hotel features 104 spaciously designed rooms conceptualized by the globally renowned Swedish designer, Christian Lundwall, of LWA. Located in the heart of the city, The Connaught is a perfect abode for business and leisure travellers.
The hotel's distinctive offerings include an all-day diner, The Hub, which takes guests on a gastronomical journey across global and local cuisines, whilst featuring some of Delhi's legendary favourites. The restaurant opens into an al-fresco dining venue, and also extends into a stylish cocktail bar that promises to be the city's most sought after watering hole. The Connaught has state-of-the-art spaces for business conferences or social gatherings, including a 2000 sq. ft. open air terrace.
Actors Shantnu and Kiki Vijay at Somerset Greenways Chennai
Chennai – The Ascott Limited (Ascott) organized a Vintage Car Rally in the city on
Sunday, 8 November 2020. The event was organised in association with the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency and Historical Cars Association of
India. The car rally was organised in support of refugee welfare and highlight the role of the communities
hosting them.
The event began with a display of the classic cars at Citadines OMR Chennai, Ascott’s apart ’hotel
located in Sholinganallur. Over 15 classic cars including Cadillacs, Mustangs, Jaguars and Mercedes’
were on display, with some vintage car owners arriving from Bangalore and Goa to participate in the
event. The car rally was flagged off by Ms Karin Stoll, Consulate General of Germany in Chennai and
Mr Nitirooge Phoneprasert, Consulate-General of Thailand in Chennai. The vintage cars proceeded
towards the city centre and the rally culminated at Somerset Greenways Chennai, Ascott’s serviced
residence in MRC Nagar.
Ms Supriya Malhotra, Ascott’s Area General Manager for Chennai, said: “We are excited to partner with
UNHCR and the diplomatic community in Chennai to host this event this year. We hope this paves the
way for more such collaborations in the future.”
The event saw a remarkable turnout of vintage car enthusiasts and key members of Chennai’s diplomatic
community.
About The Ascott Limited
The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging
owner-operators. Ascott’s portfolio spans more than 190 cities across over 30 countries in Asia Pacific,
Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA.
Ascott has more than 69,000 operating units and over 49,000 units under development, making a total
of more than 118,000 units in over 760 properties.
Chief Guests at the Event
Cars On Display - Citadines OMR
Chief Guests Flag Off The Rally
Bacardi has made a giant leap forward in the fight against climate change and plastic pollution, as it unveils plans to put the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle on shelf by 2023.
The new 100% biodegradable bottle will replace 80 illion plastic bottles – 3,000 tons of plastic – currently produced by Bacardi across its portfolio of brands every year.
This revolutionary move by Bacardi is possible thanks to its close collaboration with Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable products.
Petroleum-based plastics used by Bacardi will be replaced by Danimer Scientific’s Nodax™ PHA, a biopolymer which derives from the natural oils of plant seeds such as palm, canola and soy. While a regular plastic bottle takes over 400 years to decompose, the new spirits bottle made from Nodax™ PHA will biodegrade in a wide range of environments, including compost, soil, freshwater and sea water, and after 18 months disappear without leaving behind harmful microplastics.
BACARDÍ rum will be the first spirit to appear in the new bottle, before the plant-based material is rolled out to replace single-use plastic across the entire Bacardi supply chain and the company’s 200 brands and labels including BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, GREY GOOSE vodka, PATRÓN tequila, MARTINI vermouth and DEWAR’S Scotch whisky.
Lords Hotels and Resorts a leading mid-market hotel chain in 40 cities 11 states and 2 countries has expanded its presence in the sugar bowl of Karnataka – Belgaum officially known as Belagavi .
This is the third property of Lords in South India after Bangalore and Kurnool. The new property will be launched under the ‘Eco Inn’ branding and is expected to commence operations before the end of year.
The hotel is strategically located in in the prime area of Kolhapur Circle and in close proximity to the railway station and airport . It will offer forty-three well-appointed rooms, banquet hall, multi-cuisine restaurant and roof top bar.
Commenting on the development Pushpendra Bansal, Chief Operating Officer, Lords Hotels and Resorts said, “ We are glad to add our second hotel in the state of Karnataka and in this rich heritage city . We thank the hotel ownership for recognizing the advantages with Lords Brand.”
Vikas Suri, Senior. Associate Vice President of the group further added “ The hotel aims to promote business and tourism in the area and offer quality accommodation and services at best rates, we hope to ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests travelling to this region.”
Sarovar Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of Geeta Sarovar Portico in Panipat, marking the group’s foray into Haryana.
The hotel was launched in the presence of S.P Bansal, Owner, Geeta Sarovar Portico; Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts.
Spread across 4 acres of land, Geeta Sarovar Portico is an upscale and contemporary hotel offering well-appointed rooms including executive and presidential suites.
Savour a delightful meal at the hotel’s multi cuisine restaurant Flavours or go for Rooftop restaurant, Sky Lounge, where guests can enjoy quality dining under the stars. To reinforce that feeling of relaxation, Geeta Sarovar Portico also offers a rooftop swimming pool.
Managing Director of Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, Ajay Bakaya said, “Panipat is a growing city with significant business demand. Geeta Sarovar Portico is an important addition to our portfolio. We are delighted to mark our presence in this growing market and present Sarovar’s signature hospitality to our guests in the city”.
With its resplendent interior, the hotel offers the city’s biggest banquet and conferencing facility. The Imperial Banquet hall has an area of 11,000 sq. ft with a capacity of hosting very large gatherings and is perfect for weddings. The Crystal Banquet hall, spread in 3000 sq ft. is ideal for hosting social gathering and at Regal, one can host corporate and business events. The hotel also houses the biggest parking space of accommodating over 300 vehicles in a go.
Given its strategic location, away from city’s hustle and bustle, the hotel is ideal for business as well as highway travellers.
Dipti Mohan, Senior Manager - Research, New Delhi & Mandeep S Lamba, MRICS, President (South Asia), New Delhi
Food & Beverage (F&B) has always been a significant component of hotel operations and revenue. Several hotel chains have created their own iconic in-house restaurant brands over the last few decades. Dining at these hotel restaurants, known for their high-quality cuisine and celebrated chefs, had a novelty factor that was missing from the options available outside of hotels.
However, over the last decade as the retail boom started gaining momentum, hotel restaurants soon began losing guests to the slew of high-end, new-age, standalone restaurant brands that were promising unique dining experiences to guests. Changing demographics, evolving preferences of diners, and the fact that these younger, more trendy and less formal places provided a great variety of quality food and ambience at more ‘affordable’ prices helped increase their popularity. The growth of shopping malls and mixed-use restaurant districts facilitated these chains to expand their presence across the country, resulting in lower footfalls at hotel restaurants. As a result, most hotels started reducing the number of F&B options at their premises to counter the loss in demand.
Is Covid-19 the inflexion point of this trend?
There is no denying that the Hotels and Restaurants sectors have been two of the worst hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Though hotels have started witnessing a gradual increase in occupancy, recovery for restaurants, especially for dine-in, has been relatively slow as most people are still worried about dining out.
This model can create a win-win situation for both hotels and restaurants in the current scenario. Hotels not only get an opportunity to win-back the customer share they had lost out to standalone restaurants over the last few years, but can also draw in footfalls and revenues during periods of low occupancy by marketing the restaurant as a destination in itself. Meanwhile, the restaurants get an opportunity to renew operations at much affordable costs with the added benefit of a captive clientele.
Mandarin Oriental, Doha introduces the ideal solution for extended stays in Qatar: stylishly-appointed Serviced Apartments. Located within the hotel, the Serviced Apartments offer the comforts of home in a residential ambiance, whilst providing access to all hotel amenities and complemented by Mandarin Oriental's intuitive and personalized service. Located in trendy Msheireb Downtown Doha, discover a variety of innovative dining experiences and eclectic cafés, pedestrian friendly streets, and a convenient internal tram network, all just steps from the hotel.
Apartments range from one to four-bedrooms and are ideal for executives or families looking to experience a chic urban environment in Doha's most exciting new neighbourhood. Selected apartments feature a luxurious duplex layout and distinctive features such as an expansive terrace or study.
These bright and spacious apartments include a fully equipped kitchen complete with Gaggenau appliances, washing machine and dishwasher, built-in wardrobe, guest powder room, and bathroom fitted with dual basins, rain shower and stand-alone bath.
Residents of the Serviced Apartments enjoy full use of the hotel's facilities, including the Fitness and Wellness Centre. Guests staying a month or more will receive a host of exclusive benefits including privileged prices at the hotel's restaurants and laundry service, daily housekeeping and a dedicated parking space.
The Pride Hotel has announced its alliance with a financial firm for the ‘Wedding at Pride’ initiative. The luxury hotel chain will now facilitate financial assistance to guests in order to make their dream wedding come alive and help them create special memories with grandeur and care at Pride.
To relieve the patrons from financial stress, the Pride Hotel has tied up with a financial firm to ensure finance doesn’t stop them in making their dream wedding come true.
“Every Wedding Event that is held at the Pride properties is seen as one of authentic distinction and storied elegance, and we aim to create an unmatched ambience that truly befits our guests’ dream wedding within the specified budget. And if one requires assistance, then our group has the financial partner to help make the event memorable” says Amit Sidana- VP Sales & Marketing, Pride Hotels Ltd.
Samson Mathews has been appointed as the Director of Human Resources at Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park. Bringing with his 24 years of experience in the service industry, Samson takes on a leadership position to create a positive environment, wherein the whole team is aligned with the goals of the hotel.
As the Director of Human Resource at Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, Samson will implement his experience in people management, maintaining healthy employee relations, handling employee grievances.
On his appointment, Anand Nair, General Manager Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, said, “We welcome Samson to our Leadership team at Crowne Plaza Chennai with his rich experience in Human Resources having worked with multiple international hotel brands we believe that he will be a great addition to our team and his experience will add great value to our organization.”
Samson has completed his Master of Business Administration in Human Resources and Bachelor of Economics, from Loyola College, Chennai. His professional journey began as an HR Executive at The Residency Coimbatore a Pre-opening hotel, and he worked almost 10 years in the The Residency Group and opened up new hotels for the group, he worked in various international hospitality brands such as Marriott International, Starwood International, Mahindra Holidays and Sterling Holidays., before taking on his new role at Crowne Plaza Chennai. Samson is passionate in adventure, biking, and all kinds of Sports.
The iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi has unveiled the new avatar of the Capital’s original and much-loved dining destination Machan.
The hotel also reopened to an elegant new lobby and the Emperor Lounge after a stylish makeover. Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been under extensive renovation since July 2019, reinventing itself to offer the essence of timelessness and heritage of Lutyens’ Delhi, coupled with contemporary flair and impeccable service the hotel has been renowned for.
The next phase of the transformation will include the redesigned rooms and The Chambers – expected to be completed by end of the year. Machan, the international dining destination has been a defining part of the city’s culinary landscape for many decades.
Machan’s décor is based on Indian wildlife, reminiscent of the days where ‘Machans’, or raised platforms, were built as look-out and observation posts. The redesigned Machan will present a gastronomical confluence of the old and the new with an eclectic menu.
With a state-of-the-art air purification technology for reduction of particulate matter and mitigation of microbes, Machan offers an environment with heightened safety and hygiene protocols. The Emperor Lounge that has been the centre of many conversations and high-powered business meetings returns with elevated style and novel culinary offerings.
With the refreshed Machan and Emperor Lounge, the hotel welcomes its guests once again to relive their old memories and create new ones. With inspired and warm service, the Hotel promises to delight the gourmands of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Satyajeet Krishnan, Area Director – North and General Manager, Taj Mahal, New Delhi said, “The Taj Mahal, New Delhi remains an ideal location with exquisite dining choices. The re-imagined Machan makes a comeback featuring some of the signature favourites in addition to cuisine inspired by the forests of the world and India. We welcome guests to experience Delhi’s veritable institution once again”.
What experience and skills do hospitality organizations look for when hiring graduates? What elements should a good resume of young professionals contain?
We spoke with Leonie Trottmann (HR) from the Hilton Garden Inn in Davos, Switzerland.
What skills and qualities do you value most when hiring new employees?
When hiring graduates, we focus primarily on the personality. We look for charisma and self-confidence, a deep understanding of service orientation and the ability to work in a team.
But besides soft skills, abilities like foreign languages and IT knowledge are also very important to us.
What are the characteristics of a good resume for new graduates?
It is important for us to see in the resume that the graduate feels comfortable in different hotel areas and works well in a team.
Since our hotel is located in the mountain area and attracts active vacationers, we are also consciously looking for active employees who feel comfortable outdoors and can achieve satisfaction and a good work-life balance in their free time. Not only the guests but also the employees should feel comfortable with us.
Besides theoretical knowledge, practical experience is very important. This strengthens the ability to grasp interrelationships in the company with logic and the self-confidence in dealing with people. When starting a career, it is an advantage to have some initial experience already.
What do you think makes graduates of the EHL Passugg particularly interesting for employment?
We especially appreciate the strong foundation in theory and practice of graduates of EHL Passugg. But it is also an advantage for us as an alpine hotel that they speak the languages, feel comfortable in the Alps and are familiar with the Grisons region.
What advice do you have for young talents interested in a career in hospitality?
It is important to gain a lot of practical experience and start lifelong learning.
"You should first get to know different companies, from 5-star hotels to small private hotels, gain valuable experience and feel confident in different hospitality areas before focusing on one area and building your career."
Hotel management school's provide exactly this, the insight into different companies and areas.
The pandemic has snarled leisure and business travel this year, but the latest travel horizons™ survey, conducted by MMGY Travel Intelligence, found that the travel industry is likely to get a significant boost over the holidays. The survey, which queried people planning to travel in the next six months, found that half of respondents intend to take trips between November and early January, with 25% traveling for Thanksgiving, 31% traveling for the December holidays and 15% for New Year's celebrations.
The holiday season is being met with optimism, as 67% of those who will travel indicated that they are enthusiastic about their upcoming trips. Much of that fervour is from Millennial travellers - a generation that outpaced its older counterparts1. Thirty-five percent of Millennials will travel for Thanksgiving, compared to only 23% of Gen X, 18% of young Boomers and 8% of older Boomers. For the December holidays, Millennials also led other generations with 43% planning to travel, while only 26% of Gen X, 19% of younger Boomers and 8% of older Boomers will travel.
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Goa Resort under the hotel company’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. This opening marks Hilton’s third property in Goa. Hilton Goa Resort is located at Pilerne Candolim Road, Saipem Hills, Candolim, Goa.
The chic full-service resort is 34 kilometers from the Goa International Airport and is ideally located 10 minutes away from the popular Candolim and Calangute beaches. The resort is operated by Hilton and owned by Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Speaking on the launch, Navjit Ahluwalia, Senior Vice President, and Country Head, Hilton India, said, “Hilton Goa Resort marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand our presence in India and also gives us an added opportunity to offer our world-class hospitality to Guests and Hilton Honors members. Opening of our third Hilton property in Goa, is a testament to our commitment to expand our presence in destinations that are popular with travelers. The resort is equipped with all world-class amenities to offer exceptional experiences to our guests.”
The resort offers three unique food and beverage options. Guests can relax at @Saipe, the all-day dining restaurant offering a unique menu with a modern twist and unobstructed views of the pools and river; or treat themselves to assorted artisanal coffees, sweet treats, bakes and brews at Doce, the charming coffee lounge. Alternatively, they can choose to unwind and lounge at Coco, the transformative high-octane bar and restaurant featuring a Mediterranean- inspired menu.
Suraj Morajkar, Managing Director - Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd., said, “The tranquillity and serene villages with their beautiful architecture have always mesmerized me since my childhood. Goa being the tourism capital, I have always dreamt of building an iconic address through the medium of hospitality, which brings people from all over the world together. I am delighted to bring grander hospitality to Goa in partnership with Hilton. Being a first-generation entrepreneur, achieving this monumental task, which will highlight my village on the world map and create ample of employment opportunities, is simply a dream come true.”
Round-the-clock concierge service is available for guests to customise their own experiential packages to explore the plethora of sights and landmarks of Goa. Guests could also indulge in curated experiences @YourBalcony such as wine tasting, yoga, BBQ, cocktail making and culinary masterclasses.
For Guests looking for adventure, the resort offers bicycle trails, underwater escapades and luxury cruises along the backwaters of Goa. There are a lot of activities curated for children too – be it participating in a baking or cooking class or they could enjoy an exciting chocolate or colour canvas painting session.
The resort features four outdoor pools with a temperature-controlled whirlpool, dedicated kids’ pool, Fun N Frolic, an aqua themed kids’ club, soon to open full-service spa and salon and 17,600 sq ft of event space.
InterGlobe Hotels Private Limited has been conferred the prestigious 7th IGBC Green Champion Awards 2020 under the category of 'Pioneer in large scale adoption of green buildings in hospitality sector in India'.
InterGlobe Hotels Pvt. Ltd. has been involved in the development of around 6 IGBC green ibis hotel projects so far in the country. The award was presented to JB Singh, President and CEO, InterGlobe Hotels in a virtual event organised recently.
The Green Champion Awards is an annual flagship event organised by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of CII. The award is the most prestigious honour bestowed by IGBC upon the leaders of the green building movement in India. In line with the global spotlight on people and health, the theme for this year is: 'Hygiene, Health and Wellbeing' in Green Built Environment. Each year, organisations are felicitated as recognition of the efforts of organisations that strive to further advance green building movement in the country.
Commenting on the win, JB Singh, President and CEO, InterGlobe Hotels, said that,”We are honoured and delighted to be the recipients of the prestigious ‘Green Champion award’. Our teams work with a deep commitment to ensure best ethical practices are adopted, and this recognition would go a long way to motivate us to remain steadfast in this effort. It is our belief that the natural environment is a vital part of our business environment and this must form a part of our strategic perspective. We also believe that as a leading and a responsible industry player, we have a special role and responsibility to confront the challenges of climate change and sustainability and take a long term and a broad view. We will continue to remain committed to this effort and I would like to congratulate our teams, and everyone involved in our company who continue to work behind the scenes, helping us set new benchmarks.”
Subhrajit Bardhan has been appointed as the General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad. Bardhan comes with 25 years of work experience in domestic and international markets, with notable expertise in food and beverage, revenue management and operations management. His work achievements indicate him to be an innovative and result-oriented business leader with extensive knowledge in all aspects of the hotel industry.
His last assignment was General Manager at Swissotel Hotels Kolkata. Prior to that he was associated with Park Hyatt Goa as Executive Assistant Manager - Rooms.
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