Bird Group’s Ankur Bhatia dies aged 48, travel industry, business leaders condole demise

Dr Ankur Bhatia (48) suffered a massive cardiac arrest this morning and succumbed to it.

New Delhi: Bird Group's Executive Director Ankur Bhatia passed away on Friday (June 4) due to a cardiac arrest. The 48 years old was credited with bringing the Amadeus brand to the Indian sub-continent in 1994.  Amadeus is a leading brand in providing travel technology for travel agents and airlines. Overall, Bird Group is a diversified group and has interests in travel technology and hospitality, among other segments. In an official statement of Friday, Bird Group said, “It is with profound grief that we inform you about the sudden demise of our beloved Dr Ankur Bhatia, Executive Director, Bird Group. Dr Bhatia (48) suffered a massive cardiac arrest this morning and succumbed to it."