Innside Scoop Podcast - Episode 4
Host: Anant Kumar, Founder of Brij Hotels
Guest: Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director of Sarovar Hotels
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Episode Highlights
- Introduction to Ajay Bakaya: His career and role at Sarovar Hotels
- The Inception of Sarovar Hotels: First hotel and growth story
- Current Market Insights: ADR, strategy and competitiveness
- Leadership and Mentorship: Philosophy and learning from industry leaders
- Brand Portfolio: Sarovar Premiere, Hometel, Golden Tulip, etc.
- Technological Integration: Enhancing efficiency and guest experience
- Future Vision: Growth targets for 2029
- Personal Reflections: Inspirations and long-term goals
Video Chapters
- 00:00 | Introduction
- 01:39 | Childhood, Education and Early Life
- 02:29 | The Story of Sarovar Hotels
- 03:57 | Learnings from Mr. Anil Madhok
- 07:16 | Toughest Challenge Faced by Sarovar
- 09:31 | Toughest Moment of Ajay Bakaya's Life
- 12:30 | Association with Louvre Hotel Group
- 14:05 | Creating a Culture of Longevity
- 16:25 | 3 Must-Dos and Don'ts for Management Companies
- 19:53 | Learnings from Oberoi
- 22:21 | Mr. Bakaya's Priorities
- 25:30 | First Investment Story
- 26:45 | Most Admired Hotelier
- 27:46 | How to Succeed like Ajay Bakaya
- 29:07 | The RSO of Sarovar
- 30:02 | Future Plans
- 31:26 | Jatin Khanna’s Restructuring of Sarovar
- 34:39 | Brand Portfolio
- 38:34 | How He Wants to be Remembered
- 39:27 | Advice for Entrepreneurs
- 40:50 | Life-Changing Meeting
- 41:25 | Admiration for Ratan Tata
- 43:17 | Book Recommendation
- 44:34 | Thoughts on Grind and Persistence
- 47:52 | Institutional Catering Business
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