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Chandan Sharma Has Been Appointed as Director of Sales at JW Marriott Kolkata

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“CHANDAN SHARMA

Director of Sales | JW Marriott Kolkata – Marriott International

With over 10 years of luxury hospitality sales experience in Gurgaon and Bengaluru, a passionate individual, Mr. Chandan Sharma has been appointed as the Director of Sales at JW Marriott Kolkata.

In this current role, this result-driven professional is in charge of planning and implementing the hotel’s sales strategy, maximizing revenues, exploring new business opportunities, setting annual budget and putting together strategies amongst other duties. He establishes effective sales strategies in all market sectors to increase hotel earnings, developing sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions and selling luxury experiences to the guests.

Chandan hails from Delhi and pursued his Bachelor of Arts: Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management from RIG Institute of Hospitality & Management, Greater Noida. Bringing on board a wealth of experience in the hospitality and sales domain, Chandan has previously worked with leading luxury brands including  The Oberoi Gurgaon, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Pullman Gurgaon (now Le Meridien Gurgaon) Marriott Gurgaon & Prrathaa Weddings, Bengaluru (Luxury Wedding Planning company), where he focused on handling Sales and Marketing, operations, revenue management, recruitment and training. He possesses excellent market connections and has a solid business acumen.

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Known for a track record of success in directing sales teams and creating results for the sales division, his peers also regard him as the paradigm of a leader who sets the example and motivates his team to thrive in the face of adversity.

I enjoy playing table tennis & cricket and loves to travel.”

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Top 3 Best Things to do in Bangalore

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Though Bangalore is known as the IT hub of India, but the city has got a lot to offer to the travel buffs as well. A great amalgamation of pleasant weather and the effervescent culture make Bangalore a loved destination. A trip to this region lets one indulge in a wide variety of offbeat things to do in Bangalore including a trek to the adventure spots nearby. Tilted as one of the most happening cities in India, ‘Bangalore’ lets the explorer decide his/her own meaning of ‘happening’. As, Bangalore has a very vibrant nightlife, and on the other hand it is renowned for some of the most beautiful historic places as well. So, overall, it has a lot to offer to a variety of travelers, which makes it a perfect springboard to explore beyond the ordinary.

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Here are some of the best things to do in Bangalore in order to experience the city in the most memorable manner:

#1. Thrilling weekend getaways in Bangalore
There are a great number of magnificent offbeat places near Bangalore which are just perfect to beat the drum. The natural beauty and the serenity of the region are sure to cast their spell on the travelers. A long list of lesser known adventurous, yet calm, destinations near Bangalore will call you out to pack your bags to embark on a heavenly weekend retreat.
The first name that comes to our mind while thinking about the adventurous places to visit near Bangalore is Kanakapura. Enclosed by verdant forests, the place is a popular tourist hotspot. But, it is widely known for popular weekend trips for adventure sports. The place has a lot to offer to the wildlife enthusiasts in Bangalore as well.

Ramnagar is another one of the most popular adventurous, weekend gateways near Bangalore. Ramnagar is crafted as the little hamlet in the place called, Ramgarh. And, this place is famous because of the popular Hindi movie, Sholay. This reason makes it a favorite for the movie buffs, but needless to say, one can indulge in a host of adventure activities like trekkers, rappelling etc. as well.

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#2. Trekking & Camping in Bangalore
South India is undoubtedly a beautiful place, and especially Bangalore has a plenty of wondrous trails for the trekking lovers. The trails in and around Bangalore as not just lesser known, but very calm and clean as well. One of the most famous, and loved treks near Bangalore is the Bangalore – Gokarna – Bangalore. Many companies including Nature Walkers organize Gokarna treks for the tourists on a regular basis.

Gokarna is a holy place situated on the Karavali Coast. The site is alluringly nestled amidst Agnashini and the Gangavali River, which impart more natural beauty to the already scenic spots. The place is just ideal for to experience peace, and to spend some time with the nature!

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#3. Pilgrim Tours in Bangalore
Bangalore is known widely for its historic offerings as well. The intricately crafted temples in and near Bangalore are regularly visited by a great number of travelers. When in Bangalore, one must indulge in a pilgrim tour to the religious sites of the region as well. Sites like Govardhanagiri Temple, the replica of Govardhana Hill, which is a completely man-made cave is one of the most visited religious spots in/near Bangalore. The temple is in close proximity to the Dodda Basavana Gudi, or ‘Big Bull’ temple in Basavangudi.

Well, listed above are a few interesting things to do in Bangalore. Apart from these also, there is a lot to do in/near Bangalore, so we can easily say that a trip to Bangalore or to the places near Bangalore is always going to be a memorable affair!

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The Cities of Young India – Mumbai and Bangalore

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Bangalore and Mumbai are the cities where any Indian would like to pass his/her youth in. The cities are major metropolis cities of India. Bangalore being the IT hub of India and Mumbai, the fashion and bollywood capital, the cities are bound to attract Indian youths. Mumbai and Bangalore are approximately 1000 kms from each other by road. Mumbai and Bangalore, both have some of the top institutions of the country for making youth capable.

Bangalore is situated at an elevation of 900 meters, enjoying pleasant climate almost throughout the year while Mumbai enjoys the ocean. Both the metros have a brilliant infrastructure.

Mumbai has this amazing transportation solution called Mumbai local, which is risky with the ever increasing population in Mumbai. Recently, an unlucky stampede took place at one of Mumbai’s stations. You can get amazing fashionable clothes at cheap prices in Mumbai. Mumbai has a National Park in the center of the city. Mumbai has this unique Parsi community. Mumbai celebrates every festival of India. You can get everything you need in various bazaars of Mumbai. Mumbai is the hub for opportunities.

On the other hand Bangalore have pubs everywhere! Bangalore is a paradise for music lovers. Bangalore is the clean and green city, having less of a traffic problem, which is increasing though. Bangalore like Mumbai is safe for women and has a low crime rate. In and around Bangalore, there are wonderful places for vacationers like Mysore, Nandi hills, BR hills, Vellore, Coorg, Ooty, and Tirupati.

If one wants to travel from Bangalore to Mumbai, there are plenty of flights available between the cities. The daily count of Bangalore to Mumbai flight is around 80. With such a great air connectivity, one can travel between the cities at any given time. The major operators that provide their services from Bangalore to Mumbai are Jet Airways, IndiGo and Spicejet.

A Bangalore to Mumbai flights takes around 1 hour 45 minute of time for flying 1000 km. Due to around 80 flights between the cities daily, it is easy to find a cheap flight from Bangalore to Mumbai. Majorly the travelers between Bangalore to Mumbai include corporate professionals. Also, with the type of connectivity in place today in India, there are people who travel between these major cities every month or even every week.

But seriously, both Mumbai and Bangalore are havens for youth of India and the youth studying and working in these two cities is the trendsetter for the rest of the country.