Maya dazzles in Ahemdabad
The fourth edition of the West India Travel Awards was held at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre amidst industry moguls
India's first heritage city as per UNESCO, Ahmedabad played host to the fourth edition of the West India Travel Awards, held at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre on October 15, 2017. Pioneers and achievers from the travel and tourism industry in this region were rewarded for their continued hard work and sincere dedication in the interest of the entire industry. The glitzy ceremony saw in attendance the barons from the travel and tourism industry from not just the host city, but from across West India. The event was graced by the presence of Bhupendrasinh Manubha Chudasama, Cabinet Minister, Revenue, Education (Primary, Secondary and Adult), Higher and Technical Education, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Gujarat, who was also the Chief Guest at the event.
Conceding how this prestigious award would act as a stimulator to grow the industry even further, he said, “It's a great initiative to identify and give due credit to those who have shown great enterprise and steeled their way to become one of the forbearers of the industry. Such motivation and incitement will spur talents from across our dynamic industry to consolidate and contribute even further towards the development of this sector.” These one-of-its-kind awards have been concocted to provide an extraordinaire platform
that recognises and encourages the leaders and innovators of the tourism industry pan India.
The formal black tie regal ceremony brought together more than 150 stars of the travel industry under one roof. Welcoming the guests for the award, SanJeet, Mentor, India Travel Awards, said that the awards acknowledged the consolidated efforts of the trade partners from the western region owing to whom the travel industry is now growing by leaps and bounds. "Today tourism has become a key driver for socio-economic progress of India and every small hotel, restaurant, tourist attraction, or tourism outlet contributes towards the growth of this country. The regional award recognizes those establishments who have shown steadfast commitment, added value and chaperoned our industry to greater heights,” he insisted. These exclusive awards are based on a unique jury judgment and a final list is made after a fair online voting process. The awards themselves were divided into four different categories—Personal Awards, Business Awards, Trending Awards and Partner Awards. Also gracing the evening were, Nirav Munshi, Manager (Tours & Travels), Gujarat Tourism, the guest of honour and Dr. Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs. India–North 2017. Awards were presented in a total of 49 categories in both travel and hospitality. Mahesh Shirodkar, MD, Tamarind Global was the recipient of the illustrious DDP Game Changer award, while the famed DDP Trailblazer award went to Mahendra Vakharia, Managing Director, Pathfinders Holidays.