Mr. Sharma has a vast experience of more than 15 years in the field of finance. He has successfully developed the financial infrastructure of many hospitality chains and implemented business process improvement initiatives, including streamlining requisition procedures and consolidating facilities to improve bottom-line results, without compromising quality. He has extensive experience in taxation, reviewing MIS, designing business reports, finalizing books and balance sheets, budget forecasting, and experience of software implementation with Pre-Opening properties. He has a proven track record in controlling outstanding inventory. He has grown in the hospitality sector from scratch and specializes in handling budget to mid-segment to luxury properties. In his career he has worked as a financial controller with Country Inn and Suites by Carlson Chain, Royal Orchid, Ashiana Housing Ltd, and many other premium brands. He will be responsible for managing the financial infrastructure of Clarks Collection. Also, his primary accountability will be towards managing MIS, keeping track of revenues, and managing outflows and inflows of all the properties. Mr. Sharma, shares, “Being a part of Clark’s legacy is an honour in itself, I am looking forward to making a concrete contribution that results in the development of a robust financial infrastructure, streamlining the taxation and managing the profitability of the properties. Many new checks, processes, and initiatives, will be implemented in the coming days.”
Read More »Clarks Collection Somnath launches Shivratri package
Clarks Collection Somnath, to celebrate Shivratri launches a special package for their guests. To promote spiritual tourism the package is designed to cater to young travelers, spiritual tourists, and experiential tourists. The brand already has a presence in Gujarat with properties in Vadodara and Bhavnagar, but they aim to make Somnath the flagship property in Gujarat. By the end of the financial year 2022, the brand will add ten more properties to the current portfolio. They seek geographical expansion in Ajmer, Udaipur, Kumbalgarh, Ahmedabad, etc. Clarks Collection Somnath is targeting spiritual travelers. The temple of Somnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most important spiritual sites in the Hindu circuit. It is widely believed to be the first of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country, the temple witnesses an annual footfall of 80 to 90 lakh visitors. Clarks Collection Somnath is located within walking distance of the temple. The two-night three-day package includes a stay, food, a temple darshan accompanied by the priest who will help perform Pooja, and one one-day tour of the whole Somnath. The property has 52 rooms spread across five categories. They have an in-house banquet hall spread over 5000 sqft, a vegetarian restaurant providing Satvik food, a gym, and a spa on the property. Sustainability and responsible tourism are the key focus areas of the brand. They have designed various experiential targeting different sets of audiences. The property generates good responses from solo travelers, families, spiritual travelers, and millennials. The founders have a mission to create an ecosystem of sustainable tourism generated through building locally, hiring locals, and showcasing local experiences. Mr. Prakash Bedi, Vice President of Clarks Collection shares, “India has witnessed a major surge in spiritual tourists in the past few …
Read More »Clarks Collection launches personalized experience packages for travelers
Clarks Collection Somnath in order to cater to changing travellers’ demands, has designed a personalized package for the travellers. The property has witnessed an increase in spiritual travelers. In order to provide a holistic experience of Somnath, Clarks Collection has created a spiritual package, along with a local guide, and local transport, and the priests or their representatives will be present in all the temples to help the guests. At the same time, the hotel organizes shows of local artists for the guests, who narrate the story of Somanth and the different folklore associated with the place. They also try to conduct religious discourses from time to time on the property for spiritual travelers. This is a unique step taken by the property in that area. Somnath holds special significance to the Hindus because of the Somnath temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most important spiritual sites in the Hindu circuit. It is widely believed to be the first of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country, the temple witnesses an annual footfall of 80 to 90 lakh visitors. Clarks Collection Somnath is located within walking distance of the temple. Due to its significance, this is the first place incorporated in the itinerary. Second comes Shri Ram Temple, located 1 km from Somnath temple. It was built by Shree Somnath Trust in 2017 and is the newest addition to the array of religious places in and around Somnath. The temple is graceful and the sanctum has artistic idols of Lord Rama, Sita Devi, and Lord Lakshmana. The itinerary also includes a visit to Triveni Ghat, located near Somnath beach and one of the most important holy places, it is believed to be …
Read More »Clarks Collection enters an expansion phase and intends to launch 10 additional properties.
Clarks Collection, a premium brand, falls under the Clarks aegis, Plans to increase pan By the end of this fiscal year, India will have added 10 new properties. They already have four properties located in Baroda, Ahmedabad, Somnath, and Bhavnagar. The brand is extensively present in Gujarat and now wants to open properties in the rest of India, majorly focusing on Ajmer, Udaipur, Kumbalgarh, etc. Clarks Collection will cater to business travelers, upscale tourists, and experiential-seeking travelers. As a part of a strategic move, the group will open properties with a minimum of 300 rooms, along with a conference hall, restaurant, and other key facilities needed by business travelers. The hospitality chain works on the principle of “Value for money”, where guests are provide convenient facilities and amenities, at affordable prices. The properties have big lawns, and state-of-the-art conference halls to conduct offsite training, corporate get-togethers, workshops, dealers meet, etc. The Cube under Clarks Collection, Ahmedabad, is the signature property with a hundred keys. It is spread over an area of 350 acres, with a man-made lake inside the property. The property has a theatre with a seating capacity of 50 Pax. It is good for those who want to spend their whole day, in a luxury setup while enjoying different activities on the resort. Along with the restaurant, the place will have different options like live music, Zorba ball, snooker parlor, pool party, drum circle, and many more. Clarks Collection Somnath is targeting business and spiritual travelers. The property has 50 rooms spread across three categories. They have an in-house banquet hall spread over 5000 sqft, a vegetarian restaurant providing Satvik food, a gym, and a spa on the …
Read More »Clarks Collection signs a new property in Pune
Clarks Collection signs a new property in Pune under its umbrella. The brand Clarks Collection Pune will cater to business travelers, upscale tourists, and experiential-seeking travelers. The brand is already making a presence in the western part of India, by opening many properties in different cities of Gujarat. They are now entering Maharashtra by opening the first property in Pune. By the end of the financial year 2024, the brand will add 10 more properties to the current portfolio. They are looking for geographical expansion in Ajmer, Udaipur, Kumbalgarh, Ahmedabad, etc. The newly signed property is centrally located and enjoys good connectivity. It is spread over an area of 22000 sqft. The property will have 87 rooms inventory spread across categories, each room will be furnished with all the amenities, needed by the travelers to make their stay comfortable. The resort is equipped with all the facilities, for a family picnic, couple celebration, corporate gathering, or for a memorable outing. They will also have banquet space spread in an area of 2000 sqft, along with a small lawn for conducting functions, corporate meets, or any other event. Various experientials will be curated targeting different sets of audiences. The in-house restaurant will serve multiple cuisines, chiefly North Indian, continental, and also Maharashtrian food. Mr. Prakash Bedi, Vice President, of Clarks Collection shares, “We are planning to expand pan India and targeting 65% occupancy in the coming financial year. We believe experience plays an important role in the hospitality industry, and we are designing personalized itineraries for our guests. We plan to showcase our newly signed property as a major hub for mice and family outings. But all this luxury will not …
Read More »Clarks Collection enters Somnath
Clarks Collection makes further inroads in Gujarat by opening Clarks Collection Somnath. The brand already has a presence in Vadodara and Bhavnagar. The brand Clarks Collection is incorporated catering to business travelers, upscale tourists, and experiential seeking travelers. They are looking at geographical expansion by opening properties in Rajasthan and Gujarat. By the end of the financial year 2024, the brand will add 10 more properties to the current portfolio. They aim to expand geographically to Ajmer, Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Ahmedabad, etc. India has recently emerged as an emerging business travel market. In the APAC region after China and Japan, India is leading in the business travel domain. According to the report, Gujarat is witnessing a steady growth in terms of travelers. The state is the most industrialized state in India, it is known as India’s chemicals and petrochemicals hub. The state has eight chemical clusters, 14 industrial estates, and three SEZs, which are primarily dedicated to the chemicals and petrochemicals industry. Oil and gas reserves are located at Ankleshwar, Mehsana, Tapti High, Hazira, Bharuch, Gandhar, Dahej, Jambusar, Palej, and Kalol. Isolated gas fields are located around Ahmedabad. Export of petroleum products from Gujarat reached US$ 17,972.08 million in FY20. The state also has over 3,300 pharmaceutical manufacturing units, which contributed 30-35% to India’s pharma sector’s turnover and around 28% to India’s pharma export during 2018-19. The state witnessed a heavy flow of business travelers due to the presence of the said industries. The Clarks Somnath collection is for spiritual travelers. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Somnath Temple is one of the most important spiritual places in Hinduism. The temple is widely regarded as the first of twelve jyotirlingas in the country and receives 80 to 90 lakhs …
Read More »Clarks launches The Cube-Clarks Collection in Ahmedabad.
Clarks Collection enters Ahmedabad by signing 100 rooms property named The Cube. The luxury property will cater to luxury travelers, corporates, and families looking for a day outing, along with clients seeking out destination weddings. The brand already has many properties across the country, but Ahmedabad as a business hub and one of the busiest cities in Gujarat has prompted the brand to open its doors here. The newly signed property is centrally located and enjoys good connectivity. It is spread over an area of 350 acres, with a man-made lake inside the property. The property has a theatre with a seating capacity of 50 Pax. It is suitable for individuals who want to spend the entire day on the resort participating in various activities in a luxurious environment. In addition to the restaurant, the place will have different options like live music, Zorba ball, snooker parlor, pool party, drum circle, and many more. There will be 100 rooms, divided into several categories, each room will be furnished with all the amenities, such as a safe box, indoor games, seating area, deck area, pantry, open sky shower area, etc. All rooms will have a private garden with an open sky shower area, with a focus on privacy. The resort is equipped with all the facilities, for a family picnic, or for a memorable outing. They will also have two lawns to conduct weddings or other functions. Various experientials will be curated targeting different sets of audiences. Apart from solo travelers, and families, the brand is heavily eyeing the wedding segment, corporate, and MICE. The in-house restaurant will serve multiple cuisines, chiefly North Indian, continental, and also Gujarati food. Mr. Prakash …
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