DO U KNOW?
TAJ MAHAL PALACE HOTEL has completed 100
years in the year 2003, and is the oldest 5 star
hotel in our country.
HI STORY OF TAJ :Billed by the Times, London as the finest hotel in the East,
the Tajs first hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai
was perhaps the only place in the world where a British
Viceroy could rub shoulders with an Indian Maharajah,
where the Congress could debate with right wing leaders,
and where sailors on shore leave could flirt with the
Pompadour Follies. Built at the cost of a quarter of a million
pounds, the hotel introduced a series of firsts that set new
benchmarks in Indian hospitality. Over the years, the Taj
brought into Bombay, Professors of Dance Mademoiselle
Singy to raise temperatures and a few eyebrows with the
EMPLOYEES OF TAJ :These needs are the basic needs of food, clothing,
shelter etc, which have to be fulfilled b y an individual.
An individual will be able to fulfill these needs only if he
has adequate money with him. Taj helps to satisfy these
needs in the following ways:Taj provides employment to more than 1,500 people
(including people employed on permanent and
Imp
ortant Milestones in the History of Taj:
1903: Created history with the opening of The Taj Mahal Palace
Hotel, Bombay (Mumbai) Indias first Luxury hotel
1971-72: Pioneered the concept of authentic Palace Hotels in the
country with the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, the Palace of the
Maharajah of the esrtswhile state of Jaipore.
1974: Conceptualized the unique beach resort at Fort Aguada,
Goa built within the walls of a Portuguese fort overlooking the
Arabian Sea
1978-82: Taj launched in Delhi with its luxury hotel -Taj
Mahal Hotel on No. 1 Man Singh Road and then prepared India
for the Asian Games by setting up Taj Palace, Delhi with the
largest convention centre in the country
1982: Taj established a presence in the Western Hemisphere
with the historic St. James Court Hotel near BuckinghamPalace,
London
Offering a Holiday to Remember :Taj Resort Hotels offer delightful rooms by the sea,
restaurants that serve the freshest catch of the day, the
latest water sports facilities, tennis courts, freshwater
swimming pools, spas, and travel assistance. Taj Garden
Retreats are a great escape in the midst of nature, offering
restored colonial architecture, gracious rooms with a view of
exquisitely landscaped gardens and a wonderful atmosphere of
peace and calm. Other L eisure Hotels echo the countrys rich and
varied past, and are located in close proximity to the focal points
of Indian art, culture and history.
Fun the W hole Family Can E njoy:Taj L eisure Hotels are a complete family destination offering a
wide variety of activities for all age groups. For the young
members of the family, Taj Leisure Hotels offers exciting,
fun-filled holidays that provide the best in children
activities ranging from sports, culture, environment,
adventure, music, and entertainment. Parents can relax
throughout their holiday by leaving their children in the care
of the hotel staff, which will make sure that the younger
guests have a holiday to remember.
The Fine Art of Relaxation:The Taj L eisure Hotels also promise a whole new experience
of tranquillity and total wellness. At the Spas, Ayurveda,
yoga, meditation, and herbal knowledge come together to
create a holistic experience in harmony with its location.
L eading the Industry with Innovation:Taj Business Hotels are witnessing a new spirit of change.
Recognising the evolving needs of its guests, Taj Business
Hotels are in the process of rolling out an enhanced
product offering across its hotels. Extensive research has
been conducted across the country to understand the needs
of guests to create a product offering that will set the
benchmark for business hotels in India.
Anil P. Goel
Senior Vice President, Finance
Anil Goel is charged with the task of overseeing the Taj Groups
finance, mergers and acquisitions, purchase and audit
functions. With over 22 years of experience in the Tata Group
in various financial roles, including Chief Financial Officer of
Tata Tea, he brings a unique understanding of fiscal
responsibility to Taj. Anil is also a former member of the Board
of Tata NYK Transports Systems Ltd, Watawala Plantations Ltd
and Tata Coffee Ltd., as well as the former Principal Ethics
Officer of Tata Tea Ltd.
Ajoy K. Misra
Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
In his 24 years with the Taj Group, Ajoy Misra has worked in
various capacities, from sales and marketing to operations.
Ajoy joined the Taj in 1980 in the Corporate Sales and
Marketing Department through the Tata Administrative
Services. He served as General Manager of the Taj President
Hotel in Mumbai and Area Director in the Sri Lanka and
Maldives regions. Today, Ajoy represents Taj in industry
organizations such as the World Travel and Tourism Council,
India Initiative (WTTC), World Tourism Organisation (WTO),
Hotel Association of India (HAI), Bombay Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, and the Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII).
Prakash V. Shukla
Senior Vice President, Technology and Chief
Information Officer
With over 20 years experience in the information
technology industry, Prakash Shukla brings valuable expertise
to the expanding network of Taj Hotels. He is currently
responsible for total IT deployments at the Taj Group and is on
MDs management committee. With a background in some of
the industrys most venerable corporationsUnisys / Sperry
and IBMPrakash has provided IT solutions for numerous
clients: Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and
Solomon Smith Barney.
An American national, Mr. Shukla is a graduate of Rutgers
University with degrees in Electrical Engineering and English,
and New York Polytechnic University with a Master's degree in
Computer Science. Mr. Shukla attended the Advanced
Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Yogi Sriram
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Yogi Sriram has over 28 years of experience in Human
Resources Development. He has lead the HR function
in Asea Brown Boveri Limited, Dabur India Limited and Larsen &
Franz Zeller
Sr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Taj Luxury Hotels International
Franz Zeller joined The Indian Hotels Company Limited as
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, in November
2003. Previously he was Senior Vice President Middle East &
North Africa, Millennium Hotels & Resorts and prior to that
Senior Vice President Operations, Asia Pacific & General
Manager for the same Group.
Abhijit Mukerji
Chief Operating Officer, Taj Luxury Hotels India
Abhijit Mukerji manages a portfolio of the thirteen Taj
Luxury Hotels in India, which consists of landmark hotels in key
metro cities including the groups flagship hotel, The Taj Mahal
Palace & Tower, Mumbai, historic royal Palaces, and luxury
residences.
Mr. Mukerji is an alumnus of Cornell (Essec) and Harvard
Business School, and has a flair for European languages.
Jyoti Narang
Chief Operating Officer
Business Hotels
In a career spanning 23 years with Taj Hotels, Jyoti Narang has
held a variety of positions, from sales and marketing to
operations. Currently, she serves as Chief Operating Officer of
the Business Division of the Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces.
Located at the nerve centers of Indias emerging industrial and
business cities and towns of India, Tajs 18 Business Hotels
maintain the highest standards in all the services they offer .
Rail ticketing
Hotel B ookings
Car R entals
V isas
Passport Assistance
Foreign E xchange Assistance
POST
TRAINEE (TEMPORARY
EMPLOYEE)
EXECUTIVE OF LUXURY
DINING
Questions asked to Mr. K.S.Srinivasam:Q)How long back was this organisation established?
Ans) This organisation was started on December 16,
1903. Since then Taj hotels have completed over 100
years .
Q) Who started this organisation?
Ans) This organisation was started by Jamsetji
Nusserwanji Tata. The name of the organisation comes
from his name.
Q) Is it a formal or an informal organisation?
Ans) It is a formal organisation. Here a group of people
work together under an authority towards common goals
that mutually benefit each other. Our organisation has a
system of well defined jobs, each having clearly defined
GENERAL QUESTIONS :Q) How many workers have been employed in your hotel?
I.e. TAJ MAHAL PALACE AND TAJ TOWER?
Ans) We have more than 1100 workers employed on a
permanent basis, and about 200-250 workers employed
on temporary basis.