Pride Hospitality conducted a sales meet at Clarks Safari Pushkar on 15th-16th May 2011. The beginning of the new financial year accompanies with the review of the previous year's performances, financial results, targets achieved or missed, etc. With the same objective Pride Hospitality conducted its annual sales meeting, which was headed by the Vice President Mr.Prakash Bedi.
Clarks Safari under the aegis of The Clarks Hotels & Resorts operates in the wildlife segment. They have properties in Ranthambore, Alwar, and Pushkar. The brand Clarks Safari is incorporated catering to wildlife lovers, nature enthusiasts, and experiential seeking travelers. They are looking at geographical expansion by opening properties in Sariska, Gir Gujarat, Jawai in Pali, Jim Corbett, and Kumbhalgarh. By the end of the financial year 2022, the brand will take the current portfolio to 8 properties. The group is eyeing additional revenue of 400% with the addition of 6 properties. The group clocked in 5cr revenue in the financial year 2021-2011 and is targeting 10x increase in the financial year 2022-2023.
The sales meeting was held at Pushkar for two days. The general managers of different units, managers, and sales teams were part of the sales meeting. Each property showcased the latest developments around the property, key changes administered, technological implementation, steps taken towards application of responsible tourism, training and development of manpower, etc. During the two-day period, workshops were conducted around sales training and boosting employees' morale. Employees were encouraged to share feedback, and input around evolving guests' preferences, and concerns.
Mr.Prakash Bedi, Vice President, Clarks Safari shares, “These annual meets are essential for us to understand the market and industry pulse. Also, when our executives meet in an informal environment, lots of knowledge sharing takes place. This year's meeting was extra special for us as we celebrated the success of our signature properties located in Ranthambore and Pushkar. We are aggressively planning to expand in the wildlife segment and are planning to set up properties across the country.” Corbett National Park and Ranthambore National Park are the most preferred destination for Indian wildlife lovers. The country due to its rich biodiversity, regular publicity from the tourism boards, and development in infrastructure witnessed a rise in international wildlife lovers.
Clarks Safari is all set to ride this emerging trend, with an amalgamation of irreplicable locations and eco-friendly properties. The founders have a mission to create an eco-system of sustainable tourism generated through building local, hiring local, and showcasing local experiences.
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