Conversation with Rudra Pratap Singh, COO at Ahuja Residences | Hospetalk - Hospitality Podcast | E3

Welcome to the 3rd podcast of Hospetalk with Vikas Mehra
Hospitality Podcast Show!

In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Mr. Rudra Pratap Singh, the Chief Operating Officer of Ahuja Residences.

Starting as a Management Trainee at Taj in 1998, Mr. Singh quickly distinguished himself in the hospitality industry. His passion for excellence led him to join IHM Aurangabad, one of India's premier hospitality management institutes, as a faculty member.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Mr. Singh ventured to the USA, working with renowned brands like Marriott and Hyatt. Returning to India in 2008, he made his mark in the industry, holding various prestigious positions across well-known brands.

Join us as Mr. Rudra Pratap Singh shares his incredible journey, insights, and expertise, offering a unique perspective on the hospitality industry.

Recommended Books for Hospitality Professionals by Mr. Rudra Pratap Singh
Hotel by Arthur Hailey (also made into a movie)
Dare To Dream: A Life of Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi
Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp

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Location Courtesy: AIR By Ahuja Residences, Gurugram

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Chapters
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:31) - Mr. Rudra hospitality journey
(1:23) - Mr. Rudra thoughts on how to succeed in hospitality industry
(2:25) - Mr. Rudra thoughts on how does the future look like for our industry
(3:10) - Mr. Rudra secret on how he keep his team motivated and engaged
(4:19) - Mr. Rudra feelings when he became the manager
(5:53) - Mr. Rudra thoughts on when i asked is there anything you would like to change in the industry
(9:08) - The new, young traveler wants experiences and insta-ready content. What do you have in store for them?
(11:06) - Mr. Rudra Describing an ideal hospitality professional according to him
(13:08) - Mr. Rudra advice for newcomer to the industry
(15:42) - Must Read Books and movies to watch recommended by Mr. Rudra for hospitality professionals
(17:12) - Changes in Mr. Rudra POV after he completed his internship
(21:10) - Mr. Rudra Answer on What does not exist in the world, but he would like it to
(23:06) - Mr. Rudra thoughts on how AI may impact hospitality industry
(25:01) - Mr. Rudra answers when someone used to ask him “what will he be when he grow up”
(25:44) - Mr. Rudra answers how he keep the balance between personal and professional life
(28:46) - Mr. Rudra secrets on how he deal with stress
(31:39) - Mr. Rudra favorite interview question
(32:17) - Rapid fire
(33:45) - End of episode