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Located on the private island of Nediyathuruthu in the Alleppey district of Kerala, Banyan Tree Kerala is an hour south of Kochi International Airport and a 10-minute boat ride from the resort’s private jetty in nearby Vaduthala. Framed by the palm-lined picturesque backwaters for which Kerala is renowned, the resort offers an idyllic setting to discover the beaches, canals, lush tropical greenery and Ayurvedic therapies that have garnered the state a high ranking on countless “must see destinations” lists around the world.
Each of the resort’s 59 villas features a private pool and expansive views of the surrounding waterways and canals. Banyan Tree Kerala will also feature the Group’s first dedicated Ayurvedic Centre offering personalised consultations by qualified Ayurvedic doctors who will recommend tailored treatments based on individual needs. The Activity Island, situated just five minutes away from the main resort, is home to a multi-purpose deck that can accommodate groups of approximately 150 guests. A grass function area is ideal for receptions, and a recreation zone offers a court for various sports, a climbing wall, archery range and an obstacle course. The Banyan Tree Gallery showcases unique items sourced from local handicraft traditions and materials. Banyan Tree Kerala offers an array of dining options. Special dining experiences include dinner aboard a local palak boat typically used by royalty on which Keralan fish curry and a variety of other traditional dishes are served. Guests may also dine atop a specially built tower, the tallest point on the island, while admiring panoramic views of the resort.
The leading international operator in the boutique resort, residences and spa industry, Banyan Tree offers a signature blend of romance and travel with a green conscience. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, residences, spas, retail galleries and destination club is based on rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul – a Sanctuary for the Senses.
To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in 30 resorts and hotels, over 60 spas and 80 retail galleries; as well as two golf courses.
Mr. Sriram Kailasam is the Senior Assistant Vice President, and General Manager of Banyan Tree Phuket, the flagship property of Banyan Tree Group. Prior to this, he was the General Manager of Banyan Tree Bangkok before assuming his current position in March 2012. He is also in charge of opening India’s first Banyan Tree resort in the back waters of Kerala, Banyan Tree Kerala.
Mr Kailasam moved to Phuket to assume this position in March 2012, after spending seven years in Bangkok where he was the General Manager of Banyan Tree Bangkok. Prior to this, he served in various executive capacities at Banyan Tree including the corporate role of Assistant Vice President of Food & Beverage. He joined the Group in 2003 as a Chef at Banyan Tree Phuket.
Holder of a Post-graduate diploma from the Oberoi School of Management, Mr Kailasam began his career as a hotelier in India in 1990 with the Oberoi Group. He later moved to Australia where he worked for several International groups such as Starwood group as well as the Stamford Hotels Sydney. He also had a stint in Cambodia with Hotel Le Royal (a Raffles hotel). In his rich career in hospitality, he has also achieved extensive pre-opening experience and operations for projects in South America, North Africa, Middle East, China and South East Asia.
An Australian national, Mr Kailasam is married with two sons. Reading, golf and running are amongst his passions as well as running full marathons.
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