Ms. Sonica Malhotra Kandhari, JMD, MBD Group (Hotels & Retail) recognized as 'Travel & Hospitality Woman Entrepreneur of the Year' at 6th Annual BW Disrupt Women Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs Awards 2024 

New Delhi – Ms. Sonica Malhotra Kandhari, a visionary leader & Joint Managing Director, MBD Group is awarded at the prestigious 6th Annual BW Disrupt Women Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs Awards 2024. She has been felicitated as the 'Travel & Hospitality Woman Intrapreneur of the Year'. This accolade is a testament to her relentless commitment and significant impact on the travel and lifestyle industry. 

As a trailblazer in the field, Ms. Sonica Malhotra Kandhari has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to excellence, driving MBD Group to new heights of success. She is heading the hospitality, retail & real estate business in India and abroad and also oversees corporate finance, taxation, legal affairs, and audits for the MBD Group and its subsidiaries. 

Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in steering MBD Group's hospitality division to new heights. Under her leadership, MBD Group's hospitality ventures prioritize customer satisfaction and innovation. She spearheads initiatives to enhance guest experiences, introduce new amenities, and leverage technology to stay ahead of evolving preferences, maintaining MBD Group's competitive edge in the dynamic hospitality landscape. 

She has been at the forefront of driving innovation in the hospitality industry, both hotels Radisson Blu MBD Noida & Ludhiana have created new benchmarks and received numerous awards and accolades for their exceptional performance & impeccable hospitality. 

The BW Disrupt Women Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs Awards 2024 celebrate the achievements of women who have challenged norms, shattered barriers, and made significant strides in their respective fields. This recognition underscores her unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Upon receiving the award, Ms. Malhotra expressed her gratitude, stating, "It's a tremendous honor to be recognized among such accomplished women in the industry. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who continually strive to redefine the standards of excellence in travel and lifestyle. I am also deeply grateful to my family for their unwavering support in propelling MBD to greater heights, and for their role in fostering the growth of our hospitality & retail business." 

Ms. Malhotra continued. "This award serves as a reminder of our dedication to excellence and motivates us to continue delivering unparalleled experiences to our guests”.

As a significant strategic move, MBD Group is now setting its sights on greater expansion through its latest joint venture with Steigenberger, introducing MBD Steigenberger. With MBD Express, the expansion approach will be even more aggressive where they they plan to open 20 hotels across tier-two and three cities over the next five years. 

Both Radisson Blu MBD Noida & Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana have won various accolades under the leadership of Ms. Sonica Malhotra Kandhari. Prior to this, she was recognized with many prestigious awards, few to name are The Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Asia Retail Congress, World Women Leadership Award by Femina ( 2017), Make in India award ( 2016) etc. 

Ms. Sonica Malhotra Kandhari's remarkable achievement at the 6th Annual BW Disrupt Women Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs Awards 2024, reaffirms her position as a leading figure in the travel and lifestyle sector, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with passion and perseverance.