Ratan Tata: Pioneering India’s Tourism Sector
According to legend, his sisters called him to task by enquiring, “Are you really going to build a bhatarkhana?” But he did not throw in the towel, and by 1903, the Taj Mahal hotel was constructed with the finest luxuries at that time and built in the typical cosmopolitan ethos of Bombay. Another inspiration behind the airlines of the Tata group is JRD Tata, who founded Tata Airlines in 1932, later known as Air India and nationalised in 1956. Today, the companies of the group constitute the tourism and travel sectors, catering to individual and business customers at all facades. Taj Hotels: Hallmark of luxury and Hospitality Taj Safaris: Experience India’s Wildlife Sanctuary Vistara: Comfort For Domestic and International Travellers Air India: Jewel Of Indian Aviation Industry Ginger Hotels: Smart, Budget-Friendly Accommodation Vivanta by Taj: Chic and Stylish Stay Air Asia India: Low-Cost Domestic Travel What power in the travelling hospitality business has Ratan Tata created by way of vision leadership? From high-end luxury hotels and ecotourism safaris to budget stays and affordable air travel, the Tata Travel Group caters to all sectors of tourism. Brands like Taj Hotels, Vivanta, Ginger, Air India, Vistara, and AirAsia India have given this portfolio something for every traveller and taken both Indian and international tourism to new heights. The impact of Ratan Tata on travel goes much beyond lifting the image of India. It also stands for an India tour that encompasses quality, comfort, and innovation.
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