Most recently, he was a mentor to Raj Rana, CEO, South Asia, of the Group since 2013. The industry veteran has received many accolades such as the “Carlson Fellowship Award” in 2005, “Global Hotelier Award” at WTM London from 2004 to 2006, and was recognised as the leading hotelier of the country in 2010 by South Asia Travel & Tourism Expo (SATTE).