AHPWI felicitated the leaders of the Hospitality Industry

Apr 5, 2022 06:50 1625 0

AHPWI felicitated the leaders of the Hospitality Industry

Association for Hospitality Professionals Welfare India (AHPWI) felicitated the leaders of the Hospitality Industry, who have shown great merits and zeal during the Corona pandemic on 2nd April, 2022. The event was celebrated for the achievements of the industry members that persisted through a very challenging year.

And the Awardees were - 

  • Superheroes of Corona -  Mr. Quaiser Khalid – IPS, Commissioner of Railway Police, Maharashtra 
  • Life Time Achievement Award - Mr. Anil Madhok- Executive Chairman- Sarovar Hotels
  • Leadership Award - 
    • Mr. S.P. Jain – M.D. Pride Group of Hotels
    • Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli – Vice President FHRAI & Joint M.D. Pritam group of hotels
    • Chef Satish Arora – Former Corporate chef- Taj group of hotels
  • Young Achievers Award
    • Mr. Rishi Puri – Senior V.P. Lords Hotels
    • Mr. Shankar Bharadwaj – Director Parkside Hotels UAE & India
    • Chef Harpal Singh- Celebrity Chef – Turban Tadka
    • Chef Kamal – ITC Welcome Heritage
    • Mr. Sumit Kant – Former CEO Centre point group of hotels

APHWI was started by Mr. Pradeep Chandel (Founder Chairman & National President) with the vision to work for the betterment of the hotel owners and also the smallest designated employee in the industry. During the pandemic times, APHWI helped the fraternity by assisting with lifesaving equipment, drugs, food packets and overall support across India. It assisted the industry workforce in reaching their family members and home town while there was no assistance provided to them by the government machinery.

Commenting on the workforce of the association, Mr Pradeep Chandel, said, "Today while the industry is getting back on its feet AHPWI is helping its members and people from the fraternity for job placements. To ensure the growth of individuals during the pandemic AHPWI, started an online education platform “Hospitality ki Pathshala” where the education would be easily accessible to the smallest person from the trade."

The Chief-Guest for the event was Dr. Dhananjay Sawalkar – Joint Director Govt. of Maharashtra – Tourism. Mr. S.P. Jain, Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli and Mr. Quaiser Khalid graced the event with their presence. And the award ceremony was hosted by The Byke Hospitality Ltd. at their thane property The Byke Suraj Plaza, Thane. The event was well executed by Mr. Sharad Belsare -Sr. V.P. Western India- AHPWI & Mr. Mihir Sarkar- Sr.V.P. Western India- AHPWI.