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Anand named chairman of Tricone’s advisory board

The company aims to integrate luxury and sustainability under his leadership

Anand named chairman of Tricone’s advisory board

Nakul Anand, former executive director of ITC Hotels, has been named chairman of the advisory board for Tricone Luxury Hotels, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Tricone Engineers. Anand brings four decades of hospitality experience. He will oversee the company’s continued growth in India, Tricone said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nakul Anand to our team,” Alok Aggarwal, Tricon Luxury Hotels’ CEO, said in an article on ANI. “His unparalleled expertise in the hospitality industry will be instrumental in shaping our company’s vision and integrating sophisticated hospitality services and sustainability initiatives into our hotels and real estate projects.”


Tricone Luxury Hotels recently executed memorandums of understanding with Indian hotel brands and acquired land for a real estate project in Alibaug near Mumbai, which will be marketed soon. The company is set to launch luxury hotels and hospitality-oriented real estate projects in Alibaug.

"I am delighted to join Tricone Luxury Hotels as Chairman of the Advisory Board," said Anand. "I am impressed by the company's commitment to sustainability and luxury, and I look forward to contributing my expertise to create exceptional hospitality experiences that not only meet but exceed the expectations of discerning travelers. Together, we will shape the future of luxury hospitality and make a positive impact on the environment and local communities."

The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality, known as FAITH, recently named Anand as its patron-in-chief, after serving as the federation’s chairman from its inception until recently.

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