Lesson Learned by Wajeed Bagwan, General Manager, Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
/Therefore, the learnings were clear in understanding that long stays were much better sustainable business options than short stays in hotels.
Read MoreTherefore, the learnings were clear in understanding that long stays were much better sustainable business options than short stays in hotels.
Read MoreThere absolutely have been a lot of learnings on this journey, the most important being perseverance.
Read More“The first week after closure I was under some kind of negative feelings”
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