Sunil Kumar

General Manager, The Westin Goa

As we entered the last month of the year in 2021, I had noticed an opportunistic growth in the Goa market. With tourists mostly vaccinated, there was an increase in domestic travel, and I am hoping that in 2022 our state regains its footprint in the tourism sector and hopefully reaches stability. In 2021, we saw consistent growth in our hotel’s occupancy in the last few months of the year, whether in staycations, vacations, or even visiting the hotel on the weekends. Further, we hope that our well-placed strategies will help guests enjoy our top-notch services and explore the lesser-known aspects of Goa, and ultimately create everlasting memories.

Goa is constantly evolving in terms of attractions and offerings. Our strategy, therefore, is to keep up with the interests and demands of our guests. Right from the artist featured in the flea market as a part of our theme-based Sunday Brunch, to the curated menus, or even the Sundowner events at Drift – the poolside deck, has in this short period, truly proved to be a delight. We will hence keep innovating experientials to engage with our guests. Last but not least, it will be our constant endeavour to incorporate the local Goan culture in our offerings, thus keeping the Susegad life intact.