Gracing our cover is Ajay Bakaya, co-founder of Sarovar Hotels, as he celebrates 30 transformative years in the industry. From humble beginnings with no plans to join the hotel business, Bakaya’s journey began when a full-page ad for Oberoi Hotels caught his eye—it was destiny calling. Today, Sarovar Hotels boasts over 120 properties, revolutionising the midscale segment of Indian hospitality. A success story spanning three decades and counting, Bakaya reflects on his 43-year-long career with pride: “I have enjoyed it, still enjoying it.”