Enchanters Newsletter, March 2026

A Be aware from Melanie Taylor, Vice President of Advertising and marketing

However extra importantly, I’ve realized a lot in regards to the world! Working with a group on 4 totally different continents (usually on the identical time) was/is an surprising good thing about Enchanting Travels. I’ve liked being uncovered to totally different cultures, holidays, traditions, and methods of working. Regardless of some early mornings and some late nights, collaborating with so many good, caring, deeply dedicated people who find themselves all targeted on making folks’s journey goals come true is actually inspiring. 

I’ve additionally been fortunate sufficient to satisfy a lot of you in particular person. Between guests to the Denver workplace, visiting the Travelopia workplace within the UK, and attending the GMT assembly in Lisbon, it has been so pretty to have 3-D interactions with everybody who usually lives inside Google Meets. The hugs, laughs, thought exchanges had been so significant, and assembly so many new those who I hadn’t had the pleasure of working with but was the icing on prime.

As we transfer ahead, I’m so excited to proceed to form the Enchanting Travels model with a tremendous group. Our work to develop a brand new brand and tagline (“The Artwork of Luxurious Customized Journey”), had been only the start. I consider there may be limitless potential in emotionally connecting with our company and to cement our model because the chief within the trade. 

Thanks a lot for the very heat welcome. If we haven’t met or in case you have any questions or advertising wants, please attain out anytime! 

Melanie

GMT Lisbon and Mission Jetstream

The primary agenda of this International Administration Workforce Assembly in Lisbon in December 2025 was to Reignite, Realign and Speed up. Mission Jetstream, was launched to stimulate progress, construct industrial capabilities and scalabilities and to debate AI transformation.

The GMT included enlightening and interactive classes all through the week, every led by our key capabilities; Gross sales, Advertising and marketing, Product, Ops, HR and Finance. It was an ideal alternative to study from colleagues across the enterprise and align on shared priorities and most significantly to spend in-person high quality time.

Vacation celebrations around the globe (Kenya, UK, Denver)

Nairobi

United Kingdon

Denver

Information from Kenya

Award from Nairobi Chapel for hiring interns. We’re proud to share that our Kenya group obtained a particular award from Nairobi Chapel this previous October. Past the trophy, we worth our deep-rooted partnership with the Chapel, supporting their mission by way of yearly scholarship donations and offering profession pathways for his or her proficient interns.

Pedals and Teamwork. On February thirteenth, our Nairobi group traded their desks for handlebars, having fun with a refreshing biking tour by way of the attractive Karura Forest (Nairobi Highway Forest Sanctuary).

Finance Workforce Highlight

This month, we’re thrilled to tug again the curtain and showcase our Finance Workforce. Typically seen because the keepers of the spreadsheets, our Finance colleagues accomplish that far more than simply “crunch numbers.” They’re the strategic architects of our progress, the navigators of our fiscal well being, and the companions who assist each different division flip formidable concepts into actuality. 

Scroll beneath to place a face to every identify that you will have heard in your interactions with them and get to know one thing significant about them as they inform us a couple of memorable occasion/journey they skilled or simply an fascinating anecdote from the final six months.

Boniface Muthui, Finance Coordinator (18 years with ET, Nairobi-Kenya)

In February, I joined my colleagues for a biking journey on the Ngong Racecourse Sanctuary, and it turned out to be one of the vital refreshing experiences I’ve had up to now few months. Between navigating light hills, chatting alongside the route, and laughing at our occasional wobbly moments, it grew to become an ideal mix of health and group bonding.

Pradeep Kumar Ok, Senior Coordinator -Artemis Price Management (14 years with ET, Bengaluru)

One in every of my favourite childhood meals is temple saaru (rasam). Rising up, I usually missed it—it was one thing I really wished for, both as a part of a full meal or simply as a comforting soup, however I may hardly ever have it as life bought busy. I’ve been on a mission to recreate the identical style at residence, experimenting with recipes from my restaurant pals, cooks, and even YouTube—however I nonetheless haven’t been in a position to match the genuine taste. Final month, I lastly had the possibility to take pleasure in temple “saaru” each day throughout a temple ceremony, with out lacking a single day. Every sip introduced again childhood recollections and jogged my memory that some flavors and experiences can’t actually be replicated—they should be lived. It was easy, nostalgic, and surprisingly joyful—a small however unforgettable deal with.

Smitha Venurajan, Senior Finance Govt (10 years with ET, Bengaluru)

I joined ET in July 2010 and resigned in Sept 2016. Rejoined in Might 2022 and have been with ET since then. While I’m from the southern state of Kerala, I had by no means explored the wonder till final December once I bought an opportunity to go to Munnar with my household. We went climbing and loved the attractive landscapes and the scrumptious delicacies. The monsoons are my favourite season of the 12 months as you possibly can inform from my picture.

Shivraj S Poojary, Finance Reporting & Controls Supervisor (8 years with ET, Bengaluru)

Over the previous 12 months, my household journeys took me from the snowy slopes of Kashmir to the tea-scented hills of Kerala. In Gulmarg and Sonmarg, we changed into children once more,catching snowflakes and gliding by way of the white wonderland. A shikara experience on Dal Lake was pure magic, whereas a pony experience in Pahalgam gave us simply the best dose of journey. 

Quick ahead to Kerala, the place Munnar and Thekkady wrapped us in inexperienced hills and limitless tea plantations. And in Alleppey, we slowed down with backwater views proper exterior our resort. From snowball fights to sipping recent brews, it was a visit that blended thrill and chill in one of the best ways attainable!

Shruthi Nesargikar, Finance Director (6 years with ET, Bengaluru)

A enjoyable occasion from current instances is my Holi celebration with family and friends. Holi is a well-liked Indian competition that celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of fine over evil. Folks throw vibrant colored powders, dance, eat scrumptious meals and switch the entire day into one, huge, joyful color occasion.

Madhu Lodhi, Senior Finance Govt and Price Controller (3 years 8 months with ET, Bengaluru)

Throughout a visit to Goa with my brother, I frolicked by the ocean balancing stones. It was a significant reminder that life, very like these stones, requires persistence and steadiness. Whenever you discover that proper contact, all the things stands fantastically in place. It was a beautiful second of constructing peace, one small step at a time.

Naveen Kumar G, Senior AR Compliance & Specialist (3 years with ET, Bengaluru)

In January, I used to be on a ten day household journey overlaying Puri, Kolkata, and Jharkhand which I loved tremendously and bought to see a special a part of the nation.

Rajendra B. S., Accounts Payable Specialist (2.5 years with ET, Bengaluru)

I used to be simply reminiscing about my journey to Goa with household and pals final November—Our journey started on the sun-drenched Arambol Seashore, a 16-km bohemian paradise the place rugged cliffs met a protected, glowing shoreline excellent for the children to discover. Within the evenings, we traded the sand for the electrical vitality of On line casino Delight, indulging in gourmand flavors and dazzling reside performances that lit up the evening. Our remaining day led us to the historic stones of Aguada Fort, the place we marveled at its Seventeenth-century structure, historical freshwater spring, and iconic lighthouse. Standing excessive above the crashing waves, we soaked in a wide ranging panoramic view of the Arabian Sea—the final word, serene finale to a really unforgettable household getaway.

Navyashree M, Senior Finance Govt (2 years with ET, Bengaluru)

As a part of our CSR audit in Pondicherry, we journeyed to the Sadhana Forest, a sanctuary of tranquility the place nature and neighborhood thrive collectively. After setting out within the cool hush of early morning and gathering for a heat introduction session, we had been invited to expertise a singular mud tub crafted for rest and renewal. It was surrounded by towering bushes and the earthy embrace of the mud felt floor.

Roshan Lawrence Pais, Accounts Payables Specialist (1 12 months with ET, Bengaluru)

One enjoyable occasion after becoming a member of ET was watching the RCB match at a lodge gathering organized by our workplace. As a real RCB fan, it was an ideal expertise to benefit from the match with colleagues, and it grew to become much more particular when RCB gained.

Sirisha Vaddi, Sr Finance Controller (4 months with ET, Bengaluru)

Gardening is my passion and not too long ago I’ve been experimenting with rising beets and radish together with kale & spinach. I’m joyful to share from the image that this experiment was a hit.

Nikhat Nehan, FP&A Supervisor (1 month with ET, Bengaluru)

I went trekking in Kandaghat, Himachal Pradesh with a gaggle of individuals I had simply met. By the point we reached the highest, we realised none of us really knew the way in which again , however the orange skies made the journey fully value it.

Enchanting Infants

Rosalie and child Marlene; Mitra together with her daughter

Trivia

Are you able to guess what our prime locations had been in 2025 by way of income generated? (a) Japan (b) Italy (c) South Africa

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