Abacus wins Best Ethical Business Practices Award

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After the grand success of the 1st and 2nd Edition of Hospitality India Annual Awards in 2005 and 2006, the 3rd Edition of 'Hospitality India Annual International Awards-2007' lived up to its expectation of being a major event in the calendar of Tourism industry. The event honoured achievers in 28 categories in the hospitality, travel & tourism sector.

 

A galaxy of leaders across all the segments of travel and tourism rubbed shoulders with the who's who of the industry.Mr. Praful Patel, Hon'ble Union Civil Aviation Minister, the Chief Guest at the award function and Mr. Peter de Jong, President, PATA Worldwide, the Guest of Honour, addressed the 500-plus industry leaders and participants about the opportunities and challenges the booming Indian travel and tourism sector presents. Mr. Viiveck Verma, MD, Abacus India was presented the Award for Best Ethical Business Practices by Mr. Praful Patel, Hon'ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation They also gave away awards to the winners hailing from various segments of the travel and tourism industry.

 

"We are definitely pleased to receive an award once again but this time, it holds a special value as the category in which we were nominated "Best Ethical Business Practices" - is something from the core of our hearts at Abacus India. We have been engaged in trying to practice fair business and involve others in other process. This award is a recognition of our efforts which have been ongoing for quiet some time now and has really helped in boosting our morale up in keep on the fight to keep the industry as clean as possible.", said Mr. Viiveck Verma, MD, Abacus India on the occasion.

 

Mr. Praful Patel, Hon'ble Minister for Civil Aviation, said "All segments associated with the tourism industry such as civil aviation, the hospitality sector, travel agents and tour operators, transporters and other service providers etc. must work in unison for the success of the several initiatives taken for the promotion of tourism. This awards function honours achievers who have made significant contribution to the success of the tourism story."

 

Addressing the gathering, the Managing Editor of Hospitality India, Mr. DL Kalra said, "The Vision of Hospitality India Annual International Awards is to stimulate competitive spirit towards qualitative growth of the Indian hospitality, tourism and travel industries, an award that recognize efforts of institutions and individuals in providing value to products and enhancing professionalism in services"

 

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