UNVEILING GAURAV APTE'S JOURNEY FROM MUMBAI TO LEADING GOA MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
Incredible Goa|December 2023
Gaurav Apte is the General Manager of Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Miramar. Gaurav who always comes across as a very suave personality is a man of few words and his actions actually speak louder. But we tried to get in a candid conversation with Gaurav, trying to discover a little more behind his shy smile.
UNVEILING GAURAV APTE'S JOURNEY FROM MUMBAI TO LEADING GOA MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

Tell us something about your early days.

I was born and brought up in Mumbai. I was good at sports and basically an outdoor person who likes to explore different places and spend time with a lot of friends.

How did you choose hospitality as a line, was it intentional or happened by chance?

It actually happened by chance. I had got through a good institute in Pune for a Bachelor of Computer Studies and my second option was hotel management as my cousin used to be a Chef in one of the 5star hotels. I used to think that my cousin gets to make and eat such fancy dishes, the hotel industry would be definitely better than Computer studies, hence decided to give it a try.

How has living in Goa been for you, was it easy or did you face any challenges initially?

Goa used to be and it still is my favorite place to stay or work. I used to make it a point that at least once a year I travel to Goa and spend a few days there. My first visit to God was after my 10th Class, where we school friends decided to venture out on our own to Goa and it was right then that I fell in love with Goa didn't have any issues moving to Goa as the people are very friendly and also the Konkani language is not difficult to understand if you know Marathi well

What do you think is your greatest strength and your biggest weakness? 

My greatest strength is teamwork. I absolutely believe that you are as strong as your team. Leadership is all about holding the team together to achieve a common goal. My biggest low is when I am unable to prevent any team member from leaving the company and unable to manage their career aspirations,

As a team leader, how do you cope with bad business days and keep your team motivated?

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM INCREDIBLE GOAView all
IHCL GOA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Incredible Goa

IHCL GOA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

Celebrating 50 years of delivering world-class hospitality in Goa and serving the community, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Goa marked a new milestone today at Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
AMAZING GOA GLOBAL BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024 TO SPOTLIGHT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Incredible Goa

AMAZING GOA GLOBAL BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024 TO SPOTLIGHT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

As anticipation builds for the Amazing Goa Global Business Summit 2024, community-driven initiatives are already igniting excitement across the state.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
GOA SHIPYARD LIMITED HOSTS INTER-COLLEGE ELOCUTION CONTEST TO PROMOTE VIGILANCE AWARENESS
Incredible Goa

GOA SHIPYARD LIMITED HOSTS INTER-COLLEGE ELOCUTION CONTEST TO PROMOTE VIGILANCE AWARENESS

As part of its Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2024, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) organized a highly engaging Inter-College Elocution Contest on October 10, 2024, at MES Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
GCCI ADVOCATES FOR ENHANCED ROAD SAFETY MEASURES IN SOUTH GOA
Incredible Goa

GCCI ADVOCATES FOR ENHANCED ROAD SAFETY MEASURES IN SOUTH GOA

The GCCI team, led by Mr.Chandrakant Gawas, Chair of the Logistics Committee, along with Director General Mr. Sanjay Amonkar and Mr. Sanket Kaskar, recently met with South Goa Collector Mr. Asvin Chandru, IAS, to address pressing road safety issues in South Goa. The GCCI team, led by Mr.Chandrakant Gawas, Chair of the Logistics Committee, along with Director General Mr. Sanjay Amonkar and Mr. Sanket Kaskar, recently met with South Goa Collector Mr. Asvin Chandru, IAS, to address pressing road safety issues in South Goa.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
RATAN TATA, VISIONARY INDUSTRIALIST AND NATIONAL ICON, PASSES AWAY AT 86
Incredible Goa

RATAN TATA, VISIONARY INDUSTRIALIST AND NATIONAL ICON, PASSES AWAY AT 86

Ratan Naval Tata, the esteemed industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, has passed away at 86, leaving a profound impact on India's industry and philanthropy.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
GOA CM ORDERS BOOZE TESTS AT BORDERS AMID RISE IN DRUNK DRIVING CASES
Incredible Goa

GOA CM ORDERS BOOZE TESTS AT BORDERS AMID RISE IN DRUNK DRIVING CASES

In light of a recent spike in alcohol-related road accidents, Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has implemented new measures, mandating alcometer testing for drivers at state borders.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
10 SUPREME COURT'S LANDMARK JUDGEMENT IN SAFARI RETREATS CASE
Incredible Goa

10 SUPREME COURT'S LANDMARK JUDGEMENT IN SAFARI RETREATS CASE

the Supreme Court has opened up a pandora's box wherein if the facts and circumstances suit the taxpayer, he can pray that the building constructed by him is in nature of \"plant\" i.e. it serves some special requirements needed to conduct business and is not merely built to house the factory etc.

time-read
2 mins  |
October 2024
LOSE WEIGHT WITH STRENGTH TRAINING
Incredible Goa

LOSE WEIGHT WITH STRENGTH TRAINING

MRT incorporates periods of intense work followed by a short rest period. A small study showed that interval exercise was more effective than moderateintensity continuous exercise for increasing energy expenditure and the number of calories burned. When done correctly, MRT can be the best way to skyrocket your heart rate and keep your body burning fat throughout the rest of the day.

time-read
4 mins  |
October 2024
GOA ADVANCES TOWARDS BECOMING INDIA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL WITH PROPOSED DESIGN POLICY
Incredible Goa

GOA ADVANCES TOWARDS BECOMING INDIA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL WITH PROPOSED DESIGN POLICY

The Creative Community of Goa (CCG), a network aiming to position Goa as India's Design Capital, recently hosted the 8th edition of 'First Fridays' at Villtrans Pvt. Ltd., Fatorda.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024
PANAJI LEADS WITH INDIA'S FIRST FULLY AUTOMATED VACUUM SEWER SYSTEM FOR LOW-LYING AREAS
Incredible Goa

PANAJI LEADS WITH INDIA'S FIRST FULLY AUTOMATED VACUUM SEWER SYSTEM FOR LOW-LYING AREAS

Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL), in partnership with the Public Works Department of Goa and under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), has inaugurated India's first fully automated vacuum sewer system, specifically serving Panaji's lowlying areas.

time-read
1 min  |
October 2024