Being in the hospitality sector for many years added a winning edge to Sumit Kumar, General Manager of Hyatt Place Hampi to steer his career. He never had to look back as he focused his talents and innovations in the right path. In a tete-a-tete with ASIAN TRAVELLER, he unveils how the right decisi... | | | 
Exploring new avenues and utilizing the opportunities to the maximum is the success of Krishnaprasad, General Manager of Vivanta by Taj, Surya Coimbatore He has a wide knowledge and vast expertise in the hospitality industry and the key to his success to the top level is his hardwork and determinat... |
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Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere, embarked on a mission which he successfully proved as a major landmark in the hospitality sector. He took up the challenge of implementing a new project in a small town and came out with flying colours in his endeavour. While speaking to... | | | 
Modern thinking blended with contemporary style is the identity of Vijay Krishnan V Menon, the Executive Manager of THE PARK KOCHI. The idea of creating a motivating team with ideal ambience for work is his strength as a successful professional. While exploring into the details of his success sa... |
Erine Louis, General Manager, The Residency, Coimbatore, is young at heart and thinks today’s youth are energetic, who on proper guidance would bring in the best results in whatever they are entrusted with. A true leader that he is, Louis is fully dedicated to his team, and provides enough avenues ... | | | 
Meeting and conversing with Terry Austen, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Kochi, in itself is a pleasant experience that one will cherish for a while. Imagine, how a great experience would it be then to stay in his hotel and taste the sweet of the hospitality his team delivers! A traveller from a ver... |
Who won’t relish building a career in a field that has fascinated one, at a very young age? And Raju Shrestha, General Manager, Holiday Inn Cochin, has every reason to sport a smile on his face, looking back to the days, when he cherished a job in the hospitality sector. He has realised his dream a... | | | 
Hard work can do wonders. That’s what the success story of Pradipta Narayan Biswas, General Manager – Operations, Galaxy Hotel, Shopping and Spa, Gurgaon, conveys. From the humble beginning as a hotel receptionist, he has steadily grown to reach the top in a sector, where dedicated work matters a l... |
Here is a humble and down-to-earth hospitality professional, who made a choice to be part of this fascinating sector, to realise the passion he developed at a young age. And today, Alex Koshy, General Manager, Carnoustie Beach Resort and Ayurveda Spa, has made his mark in the sector, both in India ... | | | 
Becoming a General Manager at an age of 26 or a VP – Operations at 30, is a rare feet in the hospitality sector. And Jitesh K Patta, General Manager, Parkland Exotica, Delhi has achieved such a pedestal. After entering the hospitality sector to fulfil his father’s dream, he has not looked back. It ... |
For a majority, a job is all about a means to make a living. But, there are a few, who embrace it to the heart and take satisfaction and pleasure in leaving an indelible stamp, by taking the company to new heights. And, Murugan Rajan, General Manager, Vivanta by Taj, Trivandrum, is one such person.... | | | 
Some choose a career of their interest and succeed in it. While there are others, who take up a job that has come to them and excel in it. The story of, Akash Gupta, General Manager, Park Plaza, Coimbatore, could well be categorised into the latter. Through 10 questions, he unfolds several things a... |
Eleven years ago, on one fine day, a causal interaction with his soon to be sister-in-law, led Solly Garth to build a career in the hospitality industry. Through Ten Questions, he unfolds several things about his career and the hospitality industry.
You have been in the hospitality industry for... | | | 
What Mahesh T S was looking for after his graduation was a career in teaching, but he ended up doing a course in Hotel Management. One thing led to the other, and he joined the hospitality sector and climbed the ladder of success. He shares his experiences.
How did you come to join the hos... |
Saeid Heidari has worked in different parts of the world in different capacities, before coming to India. He talks about his vision and plans.
You have more than three decades experience in the hospitality industry. Could you tell us about your early days? How did you come to join the hospitalit... | | | 
You have more than a decade plus of experience in the hospitality industry. Could you tell us about your early days? How did you come to join the hospitality sector? ‘Once a hotelier, always a hotelier’ - That’s what my father says (who is also a hotelier) and I took him... |
Vini Gupta started his hoteliering career in US more than three decades ago and worked in different capacities in different parts of the country before moving to India and then to Nepal.Tell us about your hotel and its USPs.Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu is managed and owned brand part of InterCont... | | | 
B. Gopinath is widely experienced in the hospitality business, especially at the managerial level. He shares his thoughts and experiences.Tell us about your hotel and its USPs.The Residency Coimbatore is a four-star deluxe property with 133 rooms and a part of The Residency Group of Hotels which op... |
Shijo N. Varghese who started his career ten years ago has reached the top rungs through dedication and hard work. He speaks about his experience, passion and dreams. Tell us about your hotel and its USPs. Regant Lake Palace is four-star category hotel and has got 41 luxury rooms and 11 cottages si... | | | 
Rajesh Kumar Madan, who has more than three decades experience in hospitality industry believes that passion, commitment and self belief are the qualities required to excel in one's chosen field. Tell us about your hotel and its USPsA name synonymous with distinctive European style, fine dini... |
Saji Joseph has over 14 years of expertise in the hospitality industry and is currently the General Manager, Alila Diwa Goa. Goa, IndiaTell us about your hotel and its USPs.Alila Diwa Goa is a lifestyle and destination hotel. It is a personalized lifestyle hotel and part of Asia’s leadin... | | | 
Ramnidhi Wasan has more than two decades of experience in the hoteliering industry Tell us about your hotel chain and its USPs.We recently launched Citrus hotels, which is India’s newest chain of full service smart, sophisticated and stylish hotels, for the value conscious. Citrus Hotels is l... |
N C Somaiah, in his careering spanning over 15 years, has worked in various capacities at Oberoi hotels Oakwood and Radisson before joining The Leela Kempinski Kovalam. Tell us about your hotel and its USP’sThe Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach is top of the line luxury resort in India offering w... | | | 
Sharat Dhall is an MBA in marketing with a total experience of over 16 years in the FMCG and internet industries. At the moment he is the Managing Director of TripAdvisor India. Tell us about your portal and its USPs.TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel community with more than 30 millio... |
Utkarsh Faujdar has more than two decades' experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked with a number of leading groups in India before moving to Maldives.Tell us about your hotel.Hulhule Island Hotel was officially inaugurated on August 15, 2001 by His Excellency President of Republ... | | | 
Sanjay Sharma is a veteran of hospitality industry with years of experience under his belt. After spending successful years at Le Meridien Kochi in Kerala now he is the Complex General Manager for The Westin New Delhi, Gurgaon and The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa Gurgaon. He shares his experience... |
Deepak Ohri, has nearly two decades experience in hospitality industry and has handled projects in different countries. He is the CEO of lebua at State Tower in Bangkok nowTell us about your hotel and its USPs.lebua at State Tower, an all-suite hotel with breathtaking views of Bangkok from every u... | | | 
Tell us about your hotel and its USPs?Our resorts are placed in stunningly scenic locations. Our very first beach resort, the Estuary Island is built where a lake and a river meet the Arabian Sea. Similarly our bed and breakfast facility, Tom’s Inn, is just a stone’s throw from the famo... |
Suresh Kumar who has more than two decades experience in the hospitality industry, is currently the General Manager, Ramada Resort in Kochi
Tell us about your hotel and its USPs.Ramada Resort is a luxury resort in Cochin which is less than a year old. The resort has one of the most breathtakin... | | | 
Lemuel Herbert started his career more than a quarter century ago and at present is Associate Vice President & General Manager, The Park Chennai.
Tell us about your hotel and its USPs. The Park in Chennai is all about cutting edge design and fresh concepts in décor, the best food in Che... |
Tell us about your hotel and its USP'sMy USP is ofcourse the location 15meters from the sea, the largest inventory, the best of facilities with combination of services. Now it has been re-branded as a wellness resort with ayurveda, spa and an in-house dental clinic. The branding is 4 star at the mo... | | | 
Tell us about your hotel and its USPs.The Sheraton Shanghai Honqiao has been one of the first International hotels in Shanghai and is renowned for its impeccable service delivery and warm interior for 23 years now. We are close to the Hongqiao Airport and about 45 minutes away from the Pudong Airpo... |
Tell us about you Hotel & its USPs?Our Hotel is an oasis of luxury and grandeur for our valued guests where they can lure in the warm and cozy ambience. We are committed to give the best service available in the industry by providing quality workforce, amenities, ambience and dining maxim... | | | 
Tell us about your hotel and its USPs. Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai opened its doors officially in May 2008, and despite it being a new player, wO feel confident in the success of our hotel. Our product has been build to the highest standards and the genuine and personalised service we provide is trul... |
Tell us about your Hotel Group. We have 61 heritage properties, with each being different and with its own unique USP. For instance, we have a number of properties located at National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, which are famous for their special category of wildlife and foliage. There are Pala... | | | 
Tell us about Orchid Group The Orchid- an Ecotel Hotel is Asia's first certified eco-friendly five-star hotel and worlds only Ecotel to be certified as ISO-14001. It has received more than 54 national and international awards for its commitment to save environment by practicing responsible tourism.... |
How do you position Kadavu in the market? What is your marketing strategy?We position ourselves as a premium product in the market. Although classified as a Resort, we can cater to all kinds of clientele. Hence rather than targeting a particular segment, we are attacking all up market segments. Do... |
