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accommodating 3500 people, is the
only one of its kind in Bangalore. It is
scheduled to open in end 2018.
Prestige Golfshire Club, Bangalore The hospitality industry is on
the threshold of growth with a
positive business environment.
There are opportunities in different
micro-markets as opposed to an
overall generic demand, depending
on the products, services and
brands on offer, as these factors
play a pivotal role in the hospitality
and salon, abundant event space, 24-hour fitness center, an industry in particular.
outdoor temperature–controlled infinity pool overlooking the The hospitality industry is a dynamic one with the needs of
expanse of the city and a dedicated kids’ pool. our clientele constantly changing. Also, we are dealing across a
spectrum of clients with varied needs. My constant attempt is
The company has 2 major projects in the pipeline: to stay one step ahead of changing market dynamics and create
l Sheraton Grand Whitefield Hotel and Convention Center in benchmarks in the hospitality sector in South India. I try to bring
Prestige Shantiniketan in new thinking to my work, and aim to create hotels that have a
Spread across 8.5 acres of land within Prestige Shantiniketan modern look and feel and match global standards of innovation,
in Whitefield, the Sheraton Bengaluru Whitefield is one of the technology and service.
largest 5-star hotels in the city, offering the best facilities and Furthermore, there’s huge demand for mid-segment hotels
services to guests - both domestic as well as international. The in the three-star and four-star categories. If one looks at the
hotel has 310 fully air-conditioned double rooms and suites masses, one of the main requirements among them is for mid-
with fine dining restaurants, a coffee shop, a Business Center, a segment hotels. This sector is currently quite disorganized. We
Ballroom and Convention Centre, along with a state-of-the-art have recently segregated the hospitality vertical into a separate
health spa & gym, swimming pool, lobby and retail spaces, with business segment.
all back-end services to support the facility. The Spa facilities
include Hot and Cold Whirlpools, Sauna and Steam rooms, as well What is your definition of success?
as relaxation lounges, treatment rooms, nail bar, independent Success is the happiness when I deliver a product, as promised,
children’s recreation area, and much more. International experts to my customer and they see value in it. Basically, whatever work
will run specific courses throughout the year to assist in obtaining you do, you must be relevant, and be able to make a difference
the best from the body and mind. The interior design of the in the lives of people. In fact, I tell my fellow builders that we
hotel is done by international architects, while technical services are in a noble profession, and we have the opportunity to create
during construction is managed by Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels wealth not just for ourselves, but for our buyers and the nation
& Resorts. It is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018. at large.

l The JW Marriott Hotel in
Prestige Golfshire Prestige Shantiniketan
The Marriott Bangalore Prestige
is a luxury hotel located within
Prestige Golfshire, the world class
golfing development nestling
below the Nandi Hills in Bangalore.
Perched atop the highest point of
the 275-acre property, the hotel
offers breath-taking views of the
greens and the Nandi Hills beyond.
A very eco-friendly hotel in terms
of design and construction, the
Marriott Bangalore Prestige
has 307 rooms including 30
luxury suites and 7 hotel villas.
Its 7-acre convention centre,

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