Today, you will learn the fantastic story of Ashish Verma’s career in hospitality. Ashish is the Senior Vice President of the Luxury Division for the Unbound Collection at Hyatt Hotels. He shares his inspiring journey in the hospitality industry, starting as a management trainee for Oberoi Hotels in India after a back injury altered his initial dreams of becoming a professional tennis player. Ashish's path in hospitality took him from India to various global destinations, including Paris and New York, working with renowned hotel brands such as Oberoi, Hyatt, and Dream Hotel Group. Throughout his career, Ashish has learned the importance of passion, commitment, and continuous improvement in achieving excellence. His story highlights significant moments, such as being promoted to general manager during Hurricane Katrina at the Windsor Court Hotel and spearheading the successful rebranding and positioning of the Chatwal New York.

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