FROM THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, AHMEDABAD…………….2

" A HOTEL'S REPUTATION IS BUILT BY THE LOCAL PEOPLE "

                                    

"Any hotel should be able to serve the local cuisine to the local people as per their taste. We have been successful in doing so. The reputation of any hotel is built by the local people. The happier the local people, that much better for the hotel" says Gaurav Singh, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad. 

This hotel boasts of many firsts....Remember this is the only Marriott hotel in the whole of Gujarat. It's the first 5 Star Deluxe hotel in Ahmedabad...and the most  successful hotel in Ahmedabad business wise. The first hotel in Gujarat to have HOG (Harley owners' Group) Spot.   Java+ an international brand debuted in India in this hotel. The green smoking zone with an open air vertical garden is the first of its kind in Gujarat. First to bring cigars to Ahmedabad; Java+ happens to be the first true luxury coffee bar in Ahmedabad open 24 x 7. First to offer single origin coffees and teas plus Haagen Dazs, one of the best ice creams in the world imported from New York.....good job done by Gaurav Singh and his team.

"Last year we could save 25 % of the electricity cost, as we wisely invested in Enekeeper (high voltage stabilizer that ensured  stabilized power supply), chillers and installed LED's in all light fittings" says Gaurav Singh, who spearheaded this game changing initiative.

"The GM must be humble; the associate in the lowest rung also must be humble. Simplicity, honesty, being true to yourself is what goes to help you to get ahead; certainly not arrogance". 

"Be street smart. Decision making has to be NOW.Take decisions quickly; never procrastinate; be assertive in your thought process" opines Gaurav Singh (36) married to Swati, a homemaker. Blessed with two children- Samarth Vir (7) and Adira (6).

Around six years each has been his stint with ITC Group as well as the  Oberoi Group. Next two years were with the Leela Group in Mumbai. Took charge as General Manager in Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad in Sept 2013.

Text and Pictures: R Kesava Mallia in Ahmedabad