Sky Bird’s Arvin Shah Gets Lifetime Business Achievement Award

Photo: Consul General of India Somnath Ghosh, Arvin Shah, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Dhaval Vaishnav, NAICC President.

India-West Staff Reporter

SOUTHFIELD, MI – Arvin Shah, founder and chairman of Sky Bird Group, was recognized with the Lifetime Business Achievement Award by the North American Indian Chamber of Commerce on November 9. The honor acknowledges Shah’s four decades of contributions to the travel industry and his leadership in establishing Sky Bird as a leading airline consolidator serving travel agents nationwide.

Under Shah’s leadership, Sky Bird Group has played a pivotal role in the airline consolidation sector, providing travel agencies with competitive fares and reliable services. His work has influenced industry standards and supported the growth of businesses reliant on Sky Bird’s offerings.

Beyond his business achievements, Shah has prioritized community service and philanthropy. In 2004, he and his family founded the Jaya Rehabilitation Institute to assist victims of the 2001 Kutch Earthquake, offering prosthetic treatments. The Shahs also established the Jaya Charitable Foundation, a Detroit-based nonprofit focused on initiatives that promote empowerment and opportunity.

Shah is actively involved in several community organizations, including KOJAIN, JAINA, and the Jain Society of Greater Detroit, which presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

Expressing gratitude for the recent honor, Shah said, “I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to help so many in the travel industry, and I look forward to continuing to contribute in new ways.”

Sky Bird Group, established over 40 years ago, provides travel agents with a range of services, including competitive fares, travel technology, student travel solutions, and specialized offerings like destination weddings and tours. The company continues to adapt to the evolving travel industry while supporting its partners globally.