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22 MASALA RECOMMENDS
LOOK AT US APRIL 2015

NOW Group CEO at Minor International and the
Another notable individual that we’ve featured
on our April 2015 cover, Dilip Rajakarier is the

CEO at Minor Hotels, one of the world’s most
renowned and fastest-growing hospitality
groups, whose brands span Avani Hotels
and Resorts; Anantara Hotels, Resorts &
Spas; and more. Since assuming the role of
CEO of Minor Hotels in 2011, he has played
a crucial role in the company’s swift global
expansion. Today, he oversees a growing
portfolio of more than 530 properties in 56
countries, featuring globally-recognised hotel
A look back at some of the community’s and lifestyle brands.
success stories that Masala has featured over
the last 15 years, and a peek into where December 2016-January 2017
they are now. The inimitable Rohit Sachdev, CEO and
Founder of Soho Hospitality, has only
BY AIDEN JEWELLE GONZALES moved from strength to strength since he was
featured on the cover of Masala’s December
2016-January 2017 issue. From the beloved
15 y ears ag o , Masala Magazine w as es tablished with the dr eam o f bec oming the Bangkok stalwarts, Above Eleven, Charcoal
15 years ago, Masala Magazine was established with the dream of becoming the
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the laughter and the tears; of being the voice of Thailand’s Indian community. On
the dawn of our auspicious 15th Year Anniversary this 15 August, we’ve looked back
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