Thursday 30 May 2013

Taking action for the environment, get ready it is time for the ‘Green Initiative’

Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites. - William Ruckelshaus








The Westin Mumbai garden City has come up with an initiative; it is time to ‘Go Green’!

We are committed to consume less and caring for our planet and hotel. Our environmental policy addresses six areas of opportunity, and our focus is on- reduce, recycle and reuse.
To support sustainability program as follows and to create awareness initiatives within the property.









•        Energy Conservation, involves high efficiency lighting, occupancy sensors, solar panels, HVAC system correction / Up gradation wherever possible, preventive maintenance
•        Water Management, here we ensure proper functioning of STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) recycled water, rain water harvesting during monsoon season, use water aerator for taps
•        Waste Management and Pollution Control involves organic waste management through an approved waste disposal vendor, compost waste management within the hotel perimeter, recycled paper, control emissions generated by our steam boilers, diesel generators, boiler, chiller & vehicle etc and proposed control
•       Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality which involves potted plants in Public areas to help in the   increase of oxygen percentage increase the air quality of HVAC system through proper maintenance, keeping the area clean and tidy.
•        Environmental Awareness where in are working on tree plantation program, spreading awareness in community towards ‘Green’, food donation.

We are working hard on the initiative to save mother earth; it is a step forward to work
on a green and clean environment.

Team Westin Gearing up for the Green Initiative 

Tuesday 28 May 2013

The Westin Mumbai Garden City Proud Milestones!

Another feather is added to the ever growing cap of The Westin Mumbai Garden City. We are very proud to share the great news of us achieving two new milestones.

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced its prestigious 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award. TripAdvisor  has awarded  highly rated accommodations, restaurants and attractions with the 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City, is proud to receive not one but two TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence awards. The first one being the TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence award  for The Westin Mumbai Garden City. The accolade is given to only those establishments who consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. The Westin Mumbai Garden City has strived hard to get the Certificate of Excellence twice in a row.

This year The Westin Mumbai Garden City fun dining venue Prego is proud to say that they have received a TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence award.

The Westin Mumbai congratulates their associates and guests who are always encouraging, helping and understanding the hotel in achieving these prestigious awards.

Thursday 23 May 2013

Bite into mouth watering Kebabs at Kangan


If the smell of kebabs entices you, while the intoxicating aroma sends you into a tizzy, you have all the reasons to come over to Kangan to enjoy our Kebab festival. The interesting and contrasting combo of sizzling hot kebabs and Chivas on the rocks is just perfect to tease any foodie.




Vegetarian or non-vegetarian, we have something to offer for everybody. The wide varieties of kebab platters served with unlimited servings of assorted breads are complete filling meals in themselves.



















Live it up this summer with some absolutely lip-smacking kebabs and mocktails at Kangan especially created for the occasion. Try out a range of innovative kebabs and iconic cuisine that go with the mood of this Summer Season!




Tuesday 21 May 2013

Work hard, now party harder!

The Westin Mumbai Garden City brings to you the ultimate Summer Sundowners, if you missed episode 1 you must make it a point to experience episode 2 of Summer Sundowners. A brand new Friday evening for pure House music featuring the best talent from across the city is coming your way. Engage all your senses and experience a musical treat you’ve never felt before. On the 24th May 2013 be there to witness an evening that you will not forget.

Junboy

Kalee Karma
Great music with chilled drinks is sure to melt away the weekly blues and party start your weekend. Catch the best of Deep and Progressive House music featuring Junboy and other DJs on the decks along with multi-instrumentalist Ayuddha Project jamming live with them to create a surreal experience. Junboy - a progressive House DJ, producer and remixer. He has remixed for top notch clubs in Singapore, and played at Asia's biggest dance music festivals like Sunburn as well. Ayuddha Project is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and DJ with years of experience in the field of music. He is proficient with ethnic instruments like: Didgeridoo - Djembe - Flute (Bansuri) - Morsing (mouth Harp). To add on to the lineup we also have Kalee Karma, Nirvafunk and Kunal Krishnan who have been turning the groove on in Mumbai city, at popular night clubs over the past few years. Breaking the clutter of commercial, over pitched beats they tease the floor with a fresh assortment of thumps and tunes that will keep you bouncing.



Come and experience an evening worth remembering. An evening full of mind blowing music and exotic beverages. Submit yourself to exciting and sinful music, great ambience at Prego Al Fresco only at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.



Nirvafunk
Venue: Prego Al Fresco [Ground Floor], The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Goregaon [East]
Date: Friday 24th May 2013
Entry: Cover charge INR 1500 pp
Time: 5pm onwards till late
Genre: Strictly electronic music - Deep/Progressive House featuring an exclusive multi-instrumentalist jamming live with the DJs
Full lineup: Junboy, Nirvafunk, Kalee Karma, Ayuddha Project and Kunal Krishnan
Entry requirement: 18+

Thursday 16 May 2013

The Westin Mumbai Garden City Welcomes…

The Westin Mumbai Garden City is pleased to announce a key appointment that has taken place in the month of May 2013.

We would like to welcome on board, Nishant Agarwal who has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. With over 14 years of experience, Nishant’s prior assignment was with The Trident Nariman Point, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Mumbai as Food & Beverage Manager. His previous work experience includes Restaurant Manager at Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre, Mumbai. With travelling as a passion, Nishant has completed his Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM, PUSA, Delhi.

An Executive Assistant Manager is responsible to assist the Area General Manager to oversee the complete hotel operation. The role involves assisting in the development and implementation of the marketing plan, budget and achieving goals of the hotel to ensure on-going optimum guest satisfaction (Guest Experience Index - GEI), sales potential, profitability and will include key responsibilities such as, interact with guests and individuals outside the hotel, including but not limited to current and potential clients, owning company representatives, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers, competitors and other members of the local community. Coordinate functions and activities with the Area General Manager, Regional, Area and Corporate colleagues as appropriate. Ensure emergency procedures are practiced and enforced to provide security and safety for guests and colleagues. Monitor applicable laws and regulations, including health and safety and ensure compliance. Establish and maintain effective internal communication and meeting structures to ensure optimum teamwork and productivity. Furthermore, assure full responsibilities in the absence of the Area General Manager as appropriate and keep the Area General Manager informed of any unforeseen events.

Mr. Agarwal, a leader who is naturally hands on, with an on-site management style, good relationship building skills and has the ability to prioritize and make effective decisions. He is a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader who will invigorate and motivate the operation with confidence and style. We at The Westin Mumbai Garden City welcome him to our family and wish him a fruitful future with us.


Nishant Agarwal, Executive Assistant Manager
The Westin Mumbai Garden City

Tuesday 14 May 2013

Welcome the King of Fruits!

Celebrate the luscious arrival of the King of Fruits! Savor an array of artfully created delights from India’s favorite fruit, at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Prepared with the choicest mangoes of the best varieties, indulge in a selection of delectable desserts and delicacies, especially for you!

A comfort food, mangoes really can make you feel better! Beyond being delicious and rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, mangoes contain an enzyme with stomach soothing properties. 

Jubilate this season with the King of Fruits in the choicest varieties and flavors  The Westin Mumbai Garden City serves a choice of mango flavored delights bursting with the sweet, luscious and aromatic flavors of India’s favorite fruit.

Come and join us to enjoy the pure joy of this sweet, juicy, aromatic and toothsome fruit presented in the most irresistible treats.


Thursday 9 May 2013

Share some laughs and love this Mother's Day at The Westin Mumbai Garden City

A smile on her face is the greatest motivation. Her hand on your shoulder is the big support. Her hug is treasured moment. Her kiss is a lovely feeling. Even a reprimand from her is not taken to heart. Mother is a package of happiness, joy, affection, tolerance, and endless love! And Mother’s Day is the day when you can make up a bit for all that she has done!

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. It’s a day when you can make an attempt to give your mum a little compared to an ocean of time and love she has given to you! She deserves your gratitude any day of the year but she should be given an extra-special thank-you and now is this right time and we have the right place and the right event for this occasion, this coming Sunday it’s time for mother and child day out!




















She made special and delicious meals for you, now take this opportunity to treat her thank her with Brunch this Mother’s Day. Come join us on Sunday 12th May 2013 at Seasonal Tastes and spend quality time over a leisurely and lavish brunch with your mum.

This Mother’s Day give your mum a little something to show that you are thinking about her and treat her to a special themed scrumptious brunch! Make Mother’s Day more special and fun filled… a brunch and time well spent with the wonderful and loving soul - your mother!


Tuesday 7 May 2013

Dance the beat with progressive sunsets!


The Westin Mumbai Garden City brings to you the ultimate and the most awaited Summer Sundowners, engage all your senses and experience a musical treat you’ve never felt before. On 10th May 2013 be there to witness an evening that you will not forget.

 
Junboy


Great music with chilled drinks is sure to melt away the weekly blues and party start your weekend. The first ever sundowner at the hotel will be launched by Junboy - A progressive House DJ, producer and remixer. He has remixed for top notch clubs in Singapore and played at Asia's biggest dance music festivals like Sunburn as well.


Neyhhaa



To add on to the lineup, we also have Triptone and Neyhhaa who have been turning the groove on in Mumbai city, at popular night clubs over the past few years. Breaking the clutter of commercial, over pitched beats, they tease the floor with a fresh assortment of tunes that will keep you bouncing.



Triptone



 
Get ready to experience an evening full of fun, non-stop dancing and partying. This is surely something you cannot afford to miss.

Come submit yourself to sinful music and great ambience at Prego Al Fresco only at The Westin Mumbai Garden City!

Venue: Prego Al Fresco, The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Date: 10th May 2013 








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Thursday 2 May 2013

The Westin Mumbai Welcomes and Congratulates…



The Westin Mumbai Garden City is pleased to announce key appointments that have taken place in the month of March and April 2013.






We would like to welcome on board, Miss Sharoni Sharma who has been appointed as Venue Manager Prego in Food & Beverage Service at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Sharoni has completed her Bachelor’s Degree from Welcom Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration. With traveling as her passion Sharoni has over 6 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Sharoni’s prior assignments were Restaurant Manager at The Taj Mahal, New Delhi.










Miss Dhanashree Ekbote is another addition to the ever growing Westin family and has joined us as Assistant GRE Manager in the Front Office Department. With over 09 years of experience in the industry Dhanashree’s last assignment was with Jet Airways as Flight Attendant. Her previous assignments include Front Office Executive at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. With swimming as a passion, Dhanashree has completed her Graduation in Psychology from Mumbai University.
We at The Westin Mumbai Garden City welcome them to our family and wish them a fruitful future with us.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City is also delighted to share enhancements for the month of May 2013 with well deserved promotions, we wish them all the best in their new roles.

1. Rakesh Rawte:  Rakesh  the Purchase Executive in Finance has been promoted to Assistant
Purchase Manager.

2. Arvind  Sukhadare:  Arvind  the Team Leader in Housekeeping has been promoted to Assistant Laundry Manager.

3. Essaki  Pandi:  Essaki  the Senior Team Leader Security in Security has been promoted to Assistant Security Manager.

4. Yayati  Narvekar:  Yayati  the Senior Team Leader Security in Security has been promoted to Assistant Security Manager.