{"id":72341,"date":"2025-08-01T18:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:54:11","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-01T18:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:54:11","slug":"ahp-hospitality-excellence-awards-2025-celebrates-industry-trailblazers-in-grand-evening-of-recognition-and-camaraderie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/08\/01\/ahp-hospitality-excellence-awards-2025-celebrates-industry-trailblazers-in-grand-evening-of-recognition-and-camaraderie\/","title":{"rendered":"AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2025 Celebrates Industry Trailblazers in Grand Evening of Recognition and Camaraderie"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], August 1:<\/strong> <\/span>The capital came alive with celebration as the AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2025<\/strong>\u00a0honored the most outstanding individuals and institutions in India\u2019s hospitality and tourism sector. Hosted at\u00a0The Suryaa, New Friends Colony, New Delhi<\/strong>, the prestigious event brought together a distinguished gathering of hospitality professionals, educators, rising stars, and changemakers from across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Organized by the Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP) \u2014 a not-for-profit organization committed to elevating the standards of Indian hospitality \u2014 the annual awards recognized excellence across culinary, service, leadership, and innovation categories. The evening was attended by eminent personalities from the industry. Mr. Aman Nath, Founder of Neemrana Hotels, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering contributions to heritage hospitality in India.<\/p>\n

In her address,\u00a0Devipshita Gautam<\/strong>, Founder and Chairperson of AHP, said,\u00a0\u201cThese awards are not just about recognition; they are about creating a space where the hospitality community feels seen, valued, and inspired. Behind every plated dish, every flawlessly made bed, and every warmly delivered greeting, there are individuals who pour their passion into making experiences memorable. AHP was created to bring those individuals into the spotlight\u2014to tell their stories and celebrate their efforts. This evening is a celebration of perseverance, precision, and pride. Every awardee, every nominee, and every participant represents a commitment to excellence that continues to raise the bar for Indian hospitality.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A highlight of the evening was the celebration of individual brilliance in hospitality<\/span><\/strong>, with\u00a0Sharad Kumar Upadhyay<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Crowne Plaza Greater Noida<\/strong>\u00a0being recognized as\u00a0Outstanding General Manager<\/strong>. The\u00a0Hospitality Achiever Awards<\/strong>\u00a0applauded professionals across key domains:\u00a0Bharat Alagh<\/strong>\u00a0for Culinary Arts,\u00a0Shashank Gulati<\/strong>\u00a0for F&B Service,\u00a0Ayesha Ali<\/strong>\u00a0for Housekeeping,\u00a0Vijayendra Thapa<\/strong>\u00a0for Front Office,\u00a0Yamini Malhotra<\/strong>\u00a0for Human Resources,\u00a0Tushar Abrol<\/strong>\u00a0for Learning & Development, and\u00a0Naresh Saini<\/strong>\u00a0for Procurement. The distinguished\u00a0Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry<\/strong>\u00a0award went to\u00a0Parmeet Singh Nayar<\/strong>, Vice President of Operations and General Manager at\u00a0Radisson Blu MBD Hotel<\/strong>. Adding to the evening\u2019s honors,\u00a0Chef Vivek Saggar<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Chef Sireesh Saxena<\/strong>\u00a0were inducted into the\u00a0Hall of Fame<\/strong>\u00a0for their invaluable contributions to the culinary field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinod Gulati<\/span><\/strong>, Chairperson of the AHP Executive Committee, remarked,\u00a0\u201cOur goal at AHP has always been to create inclusive platforms where excellence is seen, heard, and celebrated. The awards tonight are a testament to how far Indian hospitality has come\u2014and the bright future ahead.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Building on this spirit of recognition and achievement<\/span><\/strong>, the awards also celebrated excellence across culinary, service, and hotel categories. In the F&B and dining segment,\u00a0Mr. Confectioner<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0Pride Plaza Aerocity<\/strong>\u00a0was recognized for\u00a0Outstanding Bakery & Confectionery<\/em>, while\u00a0Oro Bar<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar<\/strong>\u00a0was named\u00a0Outstanding Bar<\/em>, and\u00a0Spice Art<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida<\/strong>\u00a0received the award for\u00a0Outstanding Restaurant (Fine Dining)<\/em>.\u00a0New York Caf\u00e9 \u2013 NYC<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Radisson Blu Plaza, New Delhi<\/strong>\u00a0took the title of\u00a0Outstanding Restaurant (Casual Dining)<\/em>, while\u00a0Kiyan<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0The Roseate<\/strong>\u00a0was awarded\u00a0Outstanding Multi-Cuisine Restaurant<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Kheer<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Roseate House, New Delhi<\/strong>\u00a0was celebrated as\u00a0Outstanding Restaurant<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In hotel categories,\u00a0Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi Airport<\/strong>\u00a0emerged as a standout, winning both\u00a0Outstanding Hotel (5 Star Deluxe \u2013 Luxury)<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Outstanding Green Initiatives<\/em>.\u00a0Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla<\/strong>\u00a0was awarded\u00a0Outstanding Hotel (5 Star)<\/em>,\u00a0Regenta by Royal Orchid, Dehradun<\/strong>\u00a0received\u00a0Outstanding Budget Hotel<\/em>, and\u00a0Mastiff Grand La Villae<\/strong>\u00a0was named\u00a0Outstanding Wedding Destination Hotel<\/em>.\u00a0Novotel New Delhi City Centre<\/strong>\u00a0was recognized as\u00a0Outstanding Debut Hotel<\/em>, while\u00a0The Suryaa Hotel<\/strong>, the host venue, was honored with the\u00a0Special Jury Choice Award<\/em>\u00a0in the 5 Star Deluxe category.<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2025<\/strong>\u00a0concluded on a high note of camaraderie and pride, as guests enjoyed a lively cocktail dinner and reflected on a night that reaffirmed the spirit of India\u2019s service industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s awards followed the vibrant and high-energy\u00a08th edition of the AHP Hospitality Challenge 2025<\/strong>, held earlier in July. The challenge brought together over 350 participants from across India\u2014including students, young professionals, and specially-abled talent\u2014to compete in more than 20 skill-based categories spanning culinary arts, front office, housekeeping, and F&B service. Held at premier venues including\u00a0Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute, The Suryaa, Novotel City Centre<\/strong>, and\u00a0Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar<\/strong>, the competitions exemplified AHP\u2019s commitment to inclusivity and skill development.<\/span><\/p>\n

A unique highlight was\u00a0Sashakt \u2013 Empowering Special Ability Professionals<\/strong>, an initiative that saw specially-abled participants competing shoulder-to-shoulder with their peers, judged by a distinguished panel of 50 senior industry professionals. The Challenge underscored AHP\u2019s belief in\u00a0visibility over limitations<\/strong>\u00a0and celebrated\u00a0skill, spirit, and intent<\/strong>\u00a0as the foundation of great hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP)<\/strong>\u00a0is a registered not-for-profit organization under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. With a focus on\u00a0skill benchmarking, professional growth, and inclusion<\/strong>, AHP curates national-level competitions, recognition platforms, and learning initiatives that celebrate the spirit and talent of India\u2019s hospitality workforce. Through its inclusive philosophy and strong industry partnerships, AHP continues to shape a more skilled, visible, and diverse future for the hospitality ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n

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