The Night Manager: Memoirs of a Hospitality Student By Nakul Anand

STEP BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE HIGH-STAKES WORLD OF LUXURY HOSPITALITY WITH A LANDMARK MEMOIR FROM INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER NAKUL ANAND.

Back in 1978, Nakul Anand stepped into ITC's hotel division as part of its very first formal batch of management trainees. As an economics graduate stepping into a world of complex culinary terms and artisanal aperitifs, he initially felt like an outsider against peers already trained in hotel management. Yet, relying on natural hospitality instincts and fierce determination, Anand not only bridged the gap but topped his training program.

From his early days braving the night shift as a manager at Chennai's Chola Sheraton to rising as one of the industry's youngest general managers, Anand’s legendary forty-five-year stint at ITC Hotels set entirely new benchmarks. A visionary champion of the environment, he pioneered the concept of "Responsible Luxury," earning global acclaim for establishing record-breaking LEED Platinum and Zero Carbon-certified properties. Part witty memoir and part masterclass in hospitality, The Night Manager pulls back the curtain on an industry where customer whims are unpredictable, profit margins are razor-thin, and the pursuit of perfection never stops.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Industry Legend: Written by Nakul Anand, whose trailblazing career at ITC Hotels shaped the landscape of Indian luxury hospitality.

• Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Offers a rare, honest look at the chaotic, glamorous, and demanding reality of running world-class hotels.

• Pioneering Sustainability: Explores the groundbreaking shift toward eco-conscious travel and "Responsible Luxury."

• Essential Professional & Memoir Read: A must-own for aspiring hoteliers, business leaders, and anyone captivated by stories of grit and excellence.

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