| 60 “In India, a destination I can’t quite forget is Khonoma in Nagaland. It is quiet, fresh and beautiful. The tribe was closely knit and so warm and welcoming.” Dummy Text fourth-generation hotelier and graduate from Cornell University, New York, Aashica Khanna has been instrumental in shaping the luxury wellness landscape in India. As the head of IHHR Hospitality since 2008, she has been at the helm of planning and executing all the brand’s new projects and hotel launches. In her current role, Khanna leads the operations and business development for ‘Ananda in the Himalayas’, a project that was founded by her father Ashok Khanna in 2000. Today, it is recognised as one of the top destination spas in the world. A self-confessed conscious traveller, she believes luxury is not a tangible thing. In her words, “It’s a feeling. It’s being surrounded by beauty, quality, craftsmanship and the feeling that it evokes.” This philosophy reflects in the Ananda brand footprint that boasts exceptional hospitality products and mindful wellness offerings. Her favourite holiday remains a nice hotel with a beautiful white beach, anywhere in the world. For wellness, she prefers “... slow sunny days, self-reflection, Ayurveda, great workouts and clean eating.” As someone who has tasted success, what does it really mean to her? “Success is peace and happiness,” she concludes. Mumbai: The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder | +91 90049 25432 Surat: Premier Plaza, Dumas Road, Piplod | +91 72088 13488 Hyderabad: Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills | +91 90049 08905 info@diaindia.com | diaprecious.com | @diaprecious Vanshika Bhatia Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur
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