Aptech celebrates excellence in aviation and hospitality with 'Panorama' 2015 [/b]
Mumbai, 20 December, 2015: Aptech Aviation and Hospitality organized the second edition of its national event, 'Panorama' on the 18th, 19th and 20th of December, exclusively for their students with the aim to create numerous opportunities for them using seminars, industry interactions, workshops, peer connect and much more. The event took place at The Retreat, Madh Island, Mumbai.
The three-day annual event was inaugurated by Mr. Ninad Karpe, CEO and MD, Aptech Ltd, along with Manish Sinha Chief operating Officer C.O.O, GMR - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport; Andy Dias, Head of Operations, CelebiNAS Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd; S. K. Mohanka, Senior Commandant, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF); Dr. Jagdish Kumar, Manager HRD and In-charge of the Regional Training of Western Region, Air India Ltd; Desiree Fernandes, Regional HR and Admin coordinator for Asia region, Oman Air; and Samiha Saif Al Busaidi, Security Network & Compliance Group Security, Oman Air, Muscat International Airport, Sultanate of Oman.
Continuing on the vision laid during its first edition, Panorama once again proved to be a fun-with-learning event that helped students connect and network with top industry people, exposed them to latest trends in the aviation, hospitality & tourism sectors, and took them on an actual flight to prepare them for a high-flying career in this field. The three-day event also encompassed of several practical grooming sessions conducted by elite brand experts.
Numerous training sessions were held for the benefit of the students giving them insights into the functioning of the industry. Industry professionals from prominent companies of the aviation and hospitality industry such as Air India, Oman Air, ITC Hotel, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), CelebiNAS,Centrum. etc communicated with the students and presented industry insider's perception to the keen students.
Lakme Absolute conducted grooming workshop for the students and Go Airline Aircraft was chartered wherein 150 plus students were taken for Inflight session.
Mr. Anuj Kacker, COO and Executive Director at Aptech Ltd said, “Aptech Aviation and Hospitality is amongst the best in the industry and Panorama is one such event that celebrates excellence in the aviation and hospitality industry. We are really proud of the exceptional industry leaders and the high standards of the aviation and hospitality industry in India. Such outstanding role models will definitely inspire our students to shine bright as future professionals.”
The Panorama 2015 awards night and Industry Honour felicitating industry professionals who have dedicated their careers for the betterment of the aviation, tourism and hospitality industries of our country was held on the 20th of December. This year, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport clinched two awards under the Best Airport and Upcoming Aviation Professional Award.
The audience was kept enchanted with entertaining acts that included Beat Boxing, B Boying, Jabba walkies and a Jam session. Sana Shaikh graciously hosted the award ceremony while the carnival gave the crowds an electrifying evening with talent hunts and contests. In order to further engage and enthrall the audience, “art vibe” was organized and finally, HR outlook that concluded this unique two day learning extravaganza.
A detailed list of award winners is as appended below:
Award Category
Award Receiver
Asia's Leading Airport Duty Free Operator, Year'2015
DFS India Pvt. Ltd.
Award for Innovative Service, Year' 2015
Airport Authority of India
Award for Quality Service & Security, Year' 2015
Central Industrial Security Force
Absolute Growth in Passenger Carriage - South Asia, Year' 2015
Jet Airways
Leading foreign exchange retailer at Airport, Year'2015
Centrum Direct Limited
Best Inflight Magazine, Year' 2015 - Shubh Yatra
Air India
Best Ground Handling Service Provider, Year' 2015
Celebi NAS Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd
Upcoming New Airline Award, Year' 2015
Tata Vistara
The Highest Passenger Load Factor, Year' 2015
Spicejet Limited
Middle East's Leading Airline - First Class, Year'2015
Etihad Airways
Best Airport (5-10 million passenger per year) Year'2015
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
Most Preferred Domestic Airline, Year' 2015
IndiGo
Greenest Luxury Hotel Chain, Year' 2015
ITC Hotels
Middle East's Leading, Airline - Business Class, Year'2015
Oman Air
Upcoming Aviation Professional Award, Year' 2015
Mr. Manish Sinha, CEO - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
Aptech Aviation and Hospitality sector also took the opportunity to celebrate their alumni, who are doing exceptionally well in their careers and are role models to the current batches.
About Aptech Aviation and Hospitality
Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy is the aviation, hospitality, travel & tourism, and retail education brand of Aptech. Through its wide network of centers, Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy has successfully trained thousands of students for global careers in these growing and dynamic industries.
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