Amruda Nair
Araiya Motels & Resorts Founder
Amruda Nair has spent her complete life in lodges — her household based the Leela Group.
Nevertheless, whereas she was exploring universities within the U.S., it was an opportunity encounter with three inspiring girls that actually ignited her ardour for journey. These pioneers, an award-winning meals journalist, a celebrated chef, and a profitable meals entrepreneur, helped launch the Chicago Farmers Market within the early 2000s.
“Their imaginative and prescient confirmed me that hospitality is a lot greater than service, it’s about creativity, collaboration, and making a long-lasting affect. That have has stayed with me all through my profession, reinforcing my perception that hospitality, when accomplished proper, has the ability to rework each folks and locations,” she mentioned.
Nair launched into a worldwide journey that has taken her throughout India, the Netherlands, the U.S., Southeast Asia, and the Center East. At this time, underneath her personal model Araiya Motels & Resorts, Nair manages each a thriving restaurant enterprise in Europe and a resort administration firm in India.
Drawing on her household’s legacy, her grandfather named the Leela Group after his spouse, she continues to champion robust feminine management. “Even immediately within the listed firm that operates The Leela Mumbai, we have now 4 feminine administrators, a lot above the regulatory requirement,” she mentioned.
“In my expertise girls have all the time had a seat on the desk and that is one thing I hope will change into a norm moderately than an exception,” she mentioned.
Considered one of her proudest achievements is founding her personal model, notably Araiya Palampur, her first resort in a distant Himalayan location. The venture was seen as unconventional due to its offbeat location. But it surely has now change into a spot that leverages expertise for customized visitor experiences, promotes sustainability, and embraces native tradition.
For younger girls eyeing management roles in journey, Nair advises: Know your value, construct a sturdy community, and don’t be afraid to problem the established order.
– Peden Doma Bhutia
