JK News Today
New Delhi/Jammu, April 25:
Empyrean Skyview Projects Private Limited (ESPPL) appoints Upen Anand as General Manager, Skyview by Empyrean Patnitop UT J&K.
Anand comes to Skyview, the first of its kind holistic lifestyle and leisure destination in the Himalayas with over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry across various formats, brands and locations across India. His experience in the hospitality industry is comprehensive and spans most areas including operations, Food & Beverage Management, revenue management, HR solutions, training, sales and marketing.
He honed his skills whilst working with renowned brands such as Radisson, Sarovar, The Fern Group, Le Meridien, The Leela among others.
Armed with a certificate of ‘Train the Trainer’ by Carlson hotels Asia Pacific and certified as an Internal Auditor for ISO-9002, Anand has been involved in designing and implementing training programs for bringing in keen customer focus and maximizing revenue and profitability while adhering to best service standards. He holds a Masters In Business Administration Degree from Sikkim Manipal University, Bachelor of Arts from Delhi University and Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Institute of Hotel Management, Goa.
Syed Junaid Altaf, Managing Director ESPPL, welcoming Anand to ESPPL, said, “ We are delighted that Upen Anand has joined our team, He is recognized for bringing in value and operational efficiency to any business model and we look forward to him implementing these at Skyview and enhancing the Skyview By Empyrean brand”.
Speaking on his appointment, Anand said, “It is a privilege to work with a team of professionals. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge and skills by leading and managing a team at this unique lifestyle destination which offers a combination of hospitality and adventure activities. My vision is to uplift and enhance the offering at this One Destination, Endless Experiences and make it aspirational and the most visited in this region.’
About Skyview by Empyrean
Skyview by Empyrean [formerly Skyview Patnitop by Empyrean] is an initiative by Empyrean Skyview Projects Pvt. Ltd. [ESPPL] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Industries Private Limited) and the first of its kind in the Himalayas. This flagship project by ESPPL is the largest Indo-French collaboration in mountain infrastructure development, and also the biggest tourism project in UT J&K as well as a hallmark project under PPP model with Patnitop Development Authority.
Skyview by Empyrean at Patnitop in Jammu, UT J&K, is the first of its kind holistic lifestyle and leisure destination in the Himalayas, with the highest ropeway, soft adventure activities, dining experiences and luxury stays, catering to ALL age group who enjoy different leisure and adventure activities. Spread over 22 acres, it is situated just a 90 minute drive from the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra and 2 hours from Jammu. It commenced operations three years ago with the successful launch of the Skyview Gondola, India’s highest [in terms of ground clearance] international class, CEN (European) certified, making it among the safest ropeways in the world. It brought the quaint hill-resort of Patnitop back into the reckoning and was the first step towards setting a benchmark for responsible tourism and green mobility as it eliminated a 45-60 minute road journey to Patnitop from Sanget Valley by way of a breathtaking and picturesque gondola ride of over 2.8kms to just 10-12 minutes. Skyview has recently been certified as India’s first Sustainable Tourism Destination and a Champion by The Responsible Tourism Society of India [RTSOI].
ESPPL’s aim is to develop such sustainable, environment friendly, leisure, lifestyle, and adventure destinations across India. Imbibing the best practices of responsible tourism, these destinations will offer a multitude of rejuvenating and thrilling experiences to those who are passionate about being outdoors and seek the finest blend of hospitality and adventure unlike anywhere else in India. For more information visit: skyviewbyempyrean.com
