Les Clefs d’Or India Concierge recently held its ninth Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kolkata recently.

The AGM was inaugurated by Zaid Farooqi, resident manager, Taj Bengal, Kolkata; James Ridenour chief concierge, InterContinental, Sydney and general secretary, Les Clefs d’Or International; Stephen Fernandes, past president, Les Clefs d’Or India; and Edwin Saldanha, president, Les Clefs d’Or India and Asian zone director, Les Clefs d’Or International.

Regional presentations were made by Rajesh Kumar Yadav from northern region, Sachin Singh and Apeksha Boricha from western region, David Aaron from eastern region, and Sri Kishen from southern region.

The treasurer and PRO reports were shared by Arun Baidya and Shaunak Vengurlekar respectively, and a speech on current trends was given by George Kuruvilla, general manager, The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata.

A brand presentation on social media was conducted by James Ridenour who urged for maximum participation in the communications committee.

The new executive committee for the period 2015-2017 was also announced during the AGM.

The AGM continued with the opening of networking eve by Samrat Dutta, general manager, Taj Bengal Kolkata.

During the pinning ceremony 32 new members received adherent membership to Les Clefs d’Or India and 36 adherent members were upgraded to full membership status.

The UICH Honorary Member was awarded to Biswajit Chakraborty, general manager, Sofitel BKC, Mumbai for his contribution and support extended to the concierge society in India.

This was followed by the Concierge of the Year 2015 award which was given to Debayan Ghosh from Shangri-La, Bengaluru.

source: http://www.financialexpress.com / Home> Food & Hospitality World / by FWH Staff – Mumbai / August 18th, 2015