Ankur Bhatia, Executive Director of the Bird Group, was recently awarded the India Business Icon 2011 award for his valuable and outstanding contribution to the travel and tourism industry. The Business Icon Awards were jointly hosted by Entrepreneur Magazine and Network 18.
On receiving the award Ankur Bhatia said, “I am extremely elated to have received this award. I thank the Entrepreneur Magazine and Network 18 for giving me this honour. This recognition is an inspiration for me and my team to excel further and take Bird Group to newer heights in the travel and tourism arena. This will further strengthen Bird Group’s position as an emerging travel and tourism conglomerate in India.”
The awards ceremony, held on June 10, 2011 at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, recognised entrepreneurs who have left a mark in their arena of business with the help of a sharp business acumen and corporate style. Bird Group is one of the largest diversified groups in the travel and information technology arena. A conglomerate of independent companies, Bird Group has business interests ranging from travel technology, education, hospitality and luxury retail. As Executive Director, Ankur Bhatia provides the strategic vision and direction to the consortia of the Bird Group of Companies.
