Do Not Try to Fit In! Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: I really appreciate you sharing your insights with us. I’m wondering if you have any last thoughts or a take-home message that you’d like to share with our listeners before we jump into Q&A. _____ Apoorva Gandhi We are proud sponsors and members of NetIP. We look forward to continuing that. We’re also proud members of
Make Use of Marriott Hotels Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: I’m switching from the perspective of the owners back to the consumers. What are some of the ways in which Indian Americans can utilize Marriott facilities for professional, social, cultural or personal reasons apart from weddings? _____ Apoorva Gandhi If any of you were at the last NetIP Conference in Atlanta, perhaps we met. I was one
Owning a Marriott: Tips Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: That’s very interesting. Speaking of business value, do you have guidance for our listeners who might be thinking, “I like what Marriott is doing here?” You’re really capitalizing on some of the demographic trends that you just mentioned. Some of our listeners might have an interest in acquiring or investing in a Marriott branded hotel. What types of experiences
Careers in Multiculturalism Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: This sounds like so much fun, this multicultural role. Do you have any guidance for our listeners who are thinking, “That might be something I would be interested in for the future?” If someone has an interest in a similar role in multicultural affairs, what guidance might you have? _____ Apoorva Gandhi Careers in Multiculturalism: Apoorva Gandhi’s Journey Before
Indian Experience in Hospitality Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: That gives a lot of flavor, between the different regions and cultural backdrop. Between those field trips to Little India throughout the country as well as the weddings, do you have any funny anecdotes from any of those experiences? _____ Apoorva Gandhi Yes. You know how we Indians are. We’re always full of life. Indian Experience in
Indian Culture in Hospitality Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: It’s great to have you. I understand that aspects of the Indian culture are gaining popularity in the hospitality industry. Can you tell us about that? _____ Apoorva Gandhi First, I want to thank everyone for joining us. I want to thank the NetIP team for inviting me to come and speak. I love this organization. I applaud
Ritu Singh NetIP (Network of Indian Professionals) Interview – South Asians in North America - To Get or to Give? A Call for Volunteerism NetIP Spotlight: Live Your Potential is a monthly show featuring experts on trending topics. “South Asians in North America: To Get or To Give? A Call to Volunteerism” Jasbina Ahluwalia interviews Ritu Singh Jasbina interviews Ritu Singh, President, NetIP North America, 2012-2014 From Ritu Singh, you will learn about: Finding
Apoorva Gandhi NetIP (Network of Indian Professionals) Interview – The Intersection of Indian Culture and Hospitality Industry NetIP Spotlight: Live Your Potential is a monthly show featuring experts on trending topics. “The Intersection of Indian Culture and the Hospitality Industry” Jasbina Ahluwalia interviews Apoorva Gandhi Jasbina interviews Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International Apoorva will discuss the following topics: Aspects of the Indian culture that are gaining popularity in the hospitality industry
Ashish Mathur NetIP (Network of Indian Professionals) Interview – Heart Diseases and their Prevention Tools for South Asians NetIP Spotlight: Live Your Potential is a monthly show featuring experts on trending topics. “Heart Diseases and their Prevention Tools for South Asians” Jasbina Ahluwalia interviews Ashish Mathur Jasbina interviews Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and ED, South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital. Ashish Mathur will discuss the following topics: The widespread nature of heart attacks
Professional Development Jasbina Ahluwalia moderates the 'Carving out Your Destiny: Pursuing Your Passion by Changing Your Career' panel at NetIP Conference DC (details below). Keynote Speaker Sudhakar Kesavan Sudhakar Kesavan serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ICF International. In 1997, he was named President of the ICF Consulting Group when it was a subsidiary of ICF Kaiser. Since he took on this leadership role, he has led ICF through
