After a long gap the travel and hospitality industry has once again featured in the prestigious Padma Awards. Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels and Ajeet Bajaj, Managing Director, Snow Leopard Adventures have been selected for the Padma Shri Award by the President of India. While Priya Paul has been conferred the highest civilian award for her contributions in the field of trade and industry, Bajaj has earned it for his achievements in the field of Sports (Skiing, the first Indian to ski to both North and South Pole).
Reacting to the nation's highest civilian honour, Bajaj said that he was literally “excited” and felt like “being top of the world”. “I have the same excitement I experienced when I set foot on the North Pole. It's a fantastic feeling as a proud Indian to be recognised at the highest level. I will strive hard to take the Indian flag to further heights in future. I feel that no challenge is big for us Indians,” he added. He said that both adventure sports and Adventure Tourism are close to his heart.
Priya Paul was not accessible for her reaction as she is in US attending a course in Harvard. A Bachelor of Economics from Wellesley College, USA, Priya Paul started her career as a Marketing Manager in The Park Hotel New Delhi and took over the leadership of the hospitality group after the unexpected demise of her illustrious father, Surrendra Paul. Her leadership qualities are widely recognised and she has been the President of Hotel Association of India (HAI). A founder member of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) - Asia Chapter, Priya Paul is currently the Vice President of WTTC- India Initiative.
The travel and hospitality fraternity is elated at recognition, despite it being delayed, of the importance and contribution of the industry at the highest level. “It's a proud moment for the travel and tourism industry in the country. The momentum should go on and this kind of honour will work as a motivation for others in the industry in future,” said Dr Subhash Goyal, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Tejbir Anand, President, Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) while congratulating Bajaj for the Award, said that it was a “proud moment” for him personally and for the Adventure Tourism fraternity in the country, as Bajaj was one who laid solid foundation for Adventure Tourism in the country and is the face of the Association in the country.
Source : http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/priya-paul-and-ajeet-bajaj-selected-for-padma-shri-award-15520
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Priya Paul was not accessible for her reaction as she is in US attending a course in Harvard. A Bachelor of Economics from Wellesley College, USA, Priya Paul started her career as a Marketing Manager in The Park Hotel New Delhi and took over the leadership of the hospitality group after the unexpected demise of her illustrious father, Surrendra Paul. Her leadership qualities are widely recognised and she has been the President of Hotel Association of India (HAI). A founder member of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) - Asia Chapter, Priya Paul is currently the Vice President of WTTC- India Initiative.
The travel and hospitality fraternity is elated at recognition, despite it being delayed, of the importance and contribution of the industry at the highest level. “It's a proud moment for the travel and tourism industry in the country. The momentum should go on and this kind of honour will work as a motivation for others in the industry in future,” said Dr Subhash Goyal, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Tejbir Anand, President, Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) while congratulating Bajaj for the Award, said that it was a “proud moment” for him personally and for the Adventure Tourism fraternity in the country, as Bajaj was one who laid solid foundation for Adventure Tourism in the country and is the face of the Association in the country.
Source : http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/priya-paul-and-ajeet-bajaj-selected-for-padma-shri-award-15520
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