AWARD | The Executive Chef Jerson Fernandes, has been recognized by Guinness world record holder and Padma Shree Dr. T.P Lahane for his valuable contribution to the culinary field

The Executive Chef of Mumbai’s iconic Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Chef Jerson Fernandes, has been recognized by Guinness world record holder and Padma Shree Dr. T.P Lahane for his valuable contribution to the culinary field on 6th March 2022 at Nehru Art’s Centre, Worli.

Passionate about his profession, Chef Jerson is a stalwart in integrating innovative ways of art and the science of cooking. He strongly believes that food is an experience, and what is cherished is more than just a menu or a restaurant, it is creating gastronomical delight in every experience through a blend of intrinsic flavors, local touch, and creative plating. 

Another recognition of Chef Jerson’s outstanding performance, is his being awarded the prestigious Executive Chef of the Year Award at the Hotelier India Awards 2021 in the upscale to the mid-market segment. The award is a testament to his high standard of professionalism, being a catalyst in driving change in the hospitality industry and aspiring young professionals to follow their dreams and always aim higher. 

Speaking on this achievement, Chef Jerson, Executive Chef, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, adds, “I am extremely honored and humbled to receive this recognition from Padma Shree Dr. T.P Lahane who himself holds a Guinness world record for the highest number of successful cataract surgeries. While I reflect on my journey, I believe preserving tradition, creating health and sustainable food menus, combined with variation has helped me achieve change in this space. I would like to take the opportunity to thank my mentors, colleagues, team, support staff and so many other who have encouraged me to follow my aspirations. The award is monumental in further exploring my career path, aligning my future actions through a collaborative transformation in 2022, where tenacity and originality will shape the future of gastronomy.”

Chef Jerson’s career has garnered multiple accolades, including holding the Guinness World Record for the largest number of bread varieties in 2020. He has worked with several Accor properties, namely, Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, and Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and has also been associated with P&O Cruises, Taj Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Los Angeles based Berggruen (Keys) Hotel. When not in the kitchen, Chef Jerson enjoys capturing moments and different food aspects through photography.

 He is passionate about travelling in search of great food.

Gorav Arora, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “We are truly proud of Chef Jerson and his remarkable efforts in spearheading change and innovation in the Food and Beverage space. His eagerness and willingness to constantly learn and implement new ideas to enhance dining and change the perspective of a regular meal into a memorable culinary experience, is what sets him apart. We are grateful for his immense contribution to our hotel and along with the entire team congratulate him on his achievement.”

AWARD | Chef Jerson Fernandes has been awarded with the Executive Chef of the Year Award at the Hotelier India Awards 2021

The Executive Chef  of the Year awards represent the magnum opus of fine dining interactive  experiences and is the most challenging to achieve, with the majority of the culinarians having to consistently establish innovative ways of the art and science of cooking.  

Having embraced opportunities spanning the Accor, P&O cruises, Taj Hotels, Berggruen (Keys), Ritz Carlton- Marriott Hotels,  the 13 years in the world of tradition, history and creativity in cuisines  has earned Chef Jerson  the  reputation of transforming and delivering  exceptional guest experiences. Chef Jerson Fernandes,  fondly known as CJ has been conferred with the Executive Chef of the Year Award at the Hotelier India Awards 2021 in the Upscale to Mid-Market segment (Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach), for his key role in a better food future. 

The jubilant Jerson says, “Awards and Honours are recognition of the notable  efforts and the impacts that professionals have on our sectors, both, for the present and the future. In our day, more than ever it is important to reward and inspire innovation and inventiveness, as we, the community, work together with resilience and ensure that inspiring narratives and stories are shared, as trailblazers.”

Chef Jerson’s contribution of integrating the contemporary and progressive  with the classic is the epitome of hours of experimentation and purpose.  He has been heralded for his culinary prowess by the Honourable Mayor of Mumbai, Kishori Pednekar  on 27th December 2021. The appreciation and recognition aims not only to honour the high standards of professionalism but serves to create opportunities for aspiring professionals to lead as vision builders, catalysts for change, influencers and rising achievers. He extends his sincere gratitude to the management of Accor and Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach for providing him with an opportunity and platform to showcase his skills and talent.

Food is an experience, and what is treasured and cherished is more than a menu, and the restaurant, the ambience and quality produce, but the demonstration and marvel  of the integrity and reflection of the locale to create the spectacular. Chef Jerson’s immediate endeavor is to render  these events as the focal point of signature performances, and unify India’s diverse culinary landscape with the intangible aspects of culture and heritage through his food plating’s at the various restaurants of Novotel Juhu where he believes in serving all his guests a dining experience of a lifetime, rather than just mere great food.

Being honoured and humbled by the Distinguished Award, I have and am  continually  rewarded with  leaders, employers, front-runners, colleagues, mentors, administrators and support staff who assist me in spearheading projects ranging from preserving traditions, to balancing health and sustainable food menus, championing under-represented menus through photography, and chronicling culinary memoirs. 

Reflecting on the memorable journey, the award is monumental in further  exploring my career path, aligning my future actions through a  collaborative transformation in 2022, where tenacity  and originality  will shape the future of gastronomy. 

The General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Gorav Arora said that he is immensely honored to have Chef Jerson create a legacy based on his strong devotion and commitment to food. “My respect and admiration for the brands culinary offerings and beverage concepts has enthused me to bring in a new wave of verve and vigor to the iconic neighborhood of Juhu and to the city of Mumbai”.

Kerten Hospitality awarded 2021 Most Innovative Lifestyle Hospitality Group - Middle East

Kerten Hospitality awarded 2021 Most Innovative Lifestyle Hospitality Group - Middle East

A global win for Sustainability, Innovation, and Excellence

Riyadh: December 2021: Leading the hospitality industry in the Middle East region, Kerten Hospitality, a mixed-use lifestyle operator, has been awarded a global recognition for its commitment to Innovation, Sustainability and Service excellence in lifestyle hospitality. UK’s Global Brands Magazine, one of the largest brand publications in the world, has been awarded the organization Most Innovative Lifestyle Hospitality Group – Middle East 2021. This annual accolade is given to the Group for standing out among the industry leaders demonstrating exceptional service and unique vision.

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kerten Hospitality has recently opened its lifestyle destination in Jeddah that connects people and brings a new edge to the city’s trendy area. The House Hotel Jeddah CityYard – is the place to rest, dine and socialize in the modern hotel with 114 room keys, 14 hand-picked dining options that dazzle palates, and a picturesque panoramic rooftop view from the pool that has quickly turned into the go-to destination for live music and entertainment. The House has become a home to famous local and international visitors, all positively surprised to find such a transformative experience in Saudi Arabia today. This is one of Kerten Hospitality’s mixed-use projects and a pipeline of 6 openings in 2022, a series of announcements about new curated projects along with an entry into new geographies with a growing team of disruptive professionals.  

Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality said: “We are thrilled to have been recognized as the leading lifestyle hospitality player in the region we have entered only 6 years ago. Today, we are building more than 35 sustainable lifestyle destinations globally with a focus on the local community, entrepreneurship, empowerment and soft-touch hospitality focused on ESG, entertainment, connecting local and international travelers, for our community of owners who are well established, well-traveled, successful business people, and whom by taking notice of the changing world want to be part of that change, with high yield long-term investments that become the talk of the town.”

Knippenberg added, “Recently, we have signed up to enter new markets such as the UAE, Italy and Morocco. Egypt, Kuwait, Georgia and the UAE, are the next destinations set to open in 2022, with a pipeline supporting the opening of minimum 10 projects in 2023! For our lifestyle footprint growth, we are thankful to our visionary owners who have welcomed us as their extended hand and with whom we would like to share this global win.”

About Kerten Hospitality’s win, the Global Brand Magazine asserted: “Your company was selected from a very competitive group of entrants, all of whom demonstrated unique and exceptional service delivery towards evolving Hospitality sectors. Kerten Hospitality was awarded this honour for its commitment to Innovation, Sustainability and Service Excellence.”

The Global Brand Awards were established with the aim of honouring excellence in performance and rewarding Companies across different sectors.

The Thinnai Organic Farm Hotel wins the the sustainability award 2021

The Thinnai Organic Farm Hotel Small and Medium Enterprise category from the Sustainable Supply Chains initiative at “Sustainability Awards 2021” held during the ‘Top German Brands in Sri Lanka’ event organized by Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka - AHK Sri Lanka

The award winners were selected after evaluating the participants of the Sustainable Supply Chains and Sustainable Tourism Initiatives. The evaluation criteria included

1. Holistic approach to sustainability

2. Visionary leadership

3. Innovative capability and

4. Resistance to external factors (ie. Pandemic) when implementing sustainability practices.

“Our industry was hit very hard in 2020. Financial commitments for social engagement were not possible, therefore, we challenged ourselves differently”, Said Janitha C. Madawala, The Cluster General Manager, The Thinnai Group of Hotels

Kamat Hotels (India) bestowed with Maharashtra State Best Employer Brand Award 2021

Kamat Hotels (India) bestowed with Maharashtra State Best Employer Brand Award 2021

Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd. has been conferred with Maharashtra state best employer brand award 2021. The award was hosted by the reputed Employer Branding Institute World HRD Congress and Stars of the Industry Group. KHIL received the award in regards to the covid challenges faced by one of the most worst affected industries and the critical teamwork by the staff to take care of covid patients, foreign returning Indian guests and staff well-being challenges alike.

Intensely researched by Dr. R. L. Bhatia, Founder of World CSR Day, and chaired and headed by Dr. Indira Parikh Ex-Dean of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad this award recognizes organizations that have used marketing communications effectively in attracting talent, retaining talent, developing talent, and in the retention policy.

The award was received by Varun Sahani, Vice President Operations, Kamat Hotels who said "What makes Kamats A great place to work is its our people cultures that has been imbibed over the last 75 years of our existence by the Late Shri Venkatesh Kamath and now by Dr Vithal Kamat. We invest in one's capability so that they can make the most of their career whether as part of us or when they branch outwards. Creating entrepreneur-thinking while keeping to our warm Indian Traditional Hospitality. During the lockdown, we rolled out various initiatives for our employees to protect them and their families. Connect with the people, Trust - Team Building, Appreciation, Expressing gratitude to employees boosts morale and help them endure difficult times.

Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd. (KHIL) is a leading Indian Hospitality player in India owning the Brand Orchid know to be Asia’s pioneering chain of environmentally sensitive hotels and resort and starting Asia’s First 5 Star Ecotel, The Orchid – Mumbai. Spread across multi states they also own a Heritage Collection of Fort JadhavGadh, Pune, Mahodadhi Palace, Puri and Lotus Eco Resorts.

Award | 9 Fern Resorts win prestigious Hospitality India Travel Awards 2021!

9 Fern Resorts win prestigious Hospitality India Travel Awards 2021!

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain won big at the Hospitality India Travel Awards with nine of its resorts grabbing the awards at a glittering ceremony held in New Delhi on 12th November 2021. Besides seven others from the Fern family were awarded for outstanding performances in the fields of Sales & Marketing, Business Development, F&B and Operations.

The awards were presented by the Chief Guests, Mr Prem Bahadur Ale, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal, Mr Vijay Goel, Member of Parliament-Rajya Sabha, and others.

Congratulating the winners, Noshir A Marfatia, senior vice president, sales and marketing said, “It is a matter of great pride for us that so many resorts and individuals achieved recognition. The entire team has shown great commitment to accomplish this.”   

Following nine properties were awarded

1. Mr Tushar Mali, General Manager - The Fern Leo Resort & Club, Junagadh for The Best Luxury Resort & Club in Gujarat

2. Mr Nikhil Singh Rawat, Operations Manager - The Fern Sattva Resort, Dwarka for The Best Coastal Temple Town Resort in Gujarat

3. Mr Ranjeet Kumar, Operations Manager - The Fern Gir Forest Resort, Sasan Gir for The Best Jungle Safari Resort in Gujarat

4. Mr Brajesh Soni, Operations Manager - The Fern Sattva Resort, Polo Forest for The Best Nature-Friendly Resort in Gujarat

5. Mr Gurpreet Singh Kandhari, Operations Manager - The Fern Seaside Luxurious Tent Resort, Daman for The Best Luxury Tent Resort in Daman & Diu

6. Mr Ramesh Kumar Gupta, General Manager - The Fern-An Ecotel Hotel, Lonavala for The Best Luxury Hillside Resort in Maharashtra

7. Mr Dinesh Kumar Yadav, General Manager - The Fern Samali Resort, Dapoli for The Best Leisure Resort in Ratnagiri

8. Mr Arindam Bahel, General Manager - The Fern Brentwood Resort, Mussoorie for The Best Hill Resort in Uttarakhand

9. Mr Amit Mishra, General Manager - The Fern Denzong Hotel & Spa, Gangtok for The Best Hotel in Sikkim

The Fern Hotels & Resorts is India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain and amongst the fastest growing hotel brands in India, with 84 hotels & resorts currently operational under management or opening shortly across 69 locations in India and internationally, under The Fern, The Fern Residency, The Zinc by The Fern and Beacon Hotels brands, with 15 hotels opened during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020 & 2021. The company is a part of CG Corp Global, a multi-dimensional Nepalese conglomerate.

Philip Steiner Appointed General Manager At Moxy and Residence Inn by Marriott double-decker hotel in Slough, United Kingdom

From September Philip Steiner will take up the General Manager position for Cycas's upcoming Moxy and Residence Inn by Marriott double-decker hotel in Slough(Opening April 2021)

In recognition of his hotel operations expertise, in February 2020 he became the first-ever winner of HSMAI Europe's Young Talent of the Year Award.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces 2019 I Prefer Member's Choice Award Winners

About Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program.

For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.

The world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries – unveiled the winners of its second annual I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. For 2019, 40 hotels in 23 countries were selected as winners across four regional categories with Discovery Shores Boracay on Boracay Island in Aklan, Philippines declared the overall winner, and other top honors given to Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana; Pulitzer Amsterdam in the Netherlands; and Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Distinctly unique in their approach to hospitality, each of the award-winning hotels are connected by their dedication to delivering exemplary service and memorable experiences. The full list of 2019 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards winners includes: 

Top Hotels in Europe: 

• Pulitzer Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands   

• Grand Hotel Excelsior – Valletta, Malta 

• Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa – St Andrews, United Kingdom 

• The Grand, York – York, United Kingdom 

  Top Hotels in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa:  

  • Discovery Shores Boracay – Boracay Island Malay, Aklan, Philippines 

  • Discovery Primea, Manila – Manila, Philippines 

  • Royal Plaza on Scotts – Singapore    

  • Discovery Suites Manila Philippines – Manila, Philippines

    Top Hotels in Caribbean, Central, and South America:  

    • Condado Vanderbilt Hotel – San Juan, Puerto Rico   

    • Half Moon – Montego Bay, Jamaica   

    • Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa – Sandys, Bermuda   

    • West Bay Club – Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Island

      To celebrate the winners, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is launching a limited-time Bonus Points Promotion. This value-add incentive gifts I Prefer members with 5,000 bonus points when they book a stay at any of the 40 winning hotels by March 10, 2020 for travel through December 31, 2020

    For more information on the I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards, visit www.IPrefer.com/MembersChoice.  

World Luxury Hotel Awards

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake is proud to have won a World Luxury Hotel Awards in three the successive year 2017, 2018 and 2019

The pinnacle of achievement in the luxury hotel industry offering international recognition as voted by guests, travelers and industry players alike

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