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Hyatt Centric brand debuts in Chandigarh, India
Hyatt announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh, marking the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Chandigarh. Paying homage to French architect Le Corbusier who designed the city along with Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry, the hotel celebrates both Corbusier's design philosophy and the vibrant and bold culture of Punjab.
HVS Monday Musings: Chandigarh – the Emerging Hospitality Hotspot in India
Chandigarh, also popularly known as the Tri-city region, is quickly becoming the new hospitality hotspot in India. Following the second wave, Chandigarh's hotel sector has recovered quicker than several other markets in the country, with occupancy rates rising from a low of around 15% in May 2021 – the peak of the second wave – to close to 70% by November 2021, comparable to pre-pandemic levels.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Jacopo Avigo has been appointed as Italian Chef de Cuisine at JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh
A skilled professional recognised for his comprehensive knowledge of international cuisine and specialisation in Italian food, Chef Jacopo Avigo, who hails from the Pianura Padana region of Lombardy in Italy, has joined JW Marriott Chandigarh as its Italian Chef de Cuisine. Having a rich experience of 12 years in managing fine dining, Chef Avigo is known for refining the art of cooking, developing impressive menus and preparing culinary dishes influenced by culturally diverse regions around the globe.
Saurabh Thakur has been appointed as Director of Operations at JW Marriott Chandigarh
JW Marriott Chandigarh announces the appointment of Saurabh Thakur as the new Director of Operations for its property. In this role, Saurabh will be assisting the General Manager in overseeing the operations of the hotel which has 164 rooms, 4 food and beverage outlets, meeting and banqueting space that can accommodate up to 1000 people at a given time, a fully equipped fitness centre, swimming pool and spa.
Pankaj K Chaudhary has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing, at JW Marriott Chandigarh
With an experience of over seventeen years in the hospitality sector, Pankaj K Chaudhary has joined JW Marriott Chandigarh as its Director of Sales and Marketing. Having gained a rich experience in sales & marketing from working with various leading properties across India in both metro and non-metro markets, Pankaj was working as the Director of Sales at Courtyard by Marriott, Agra prior to joining JW Marriott Chandigarh.
Puneet Baijal has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh
With a hospitality career spanning more than 17 years, Mr Baijal is respected for his expansive knowledge of the hotel industry, and brings with him to Chandigarh a broad experience of working with a number of Hyatt brands. In his last position at Doha, Qatar, Mr Baijal planned and executed, large scale restaurants, high-profile awards event for a global magazine brand and in earlier assignment was part of a select task force dispatched to Grand Hyatt Berlin to oversee event operations for Incredible India and catering for Fraport airport services. Before joining Hyatt, Mr Baijal worked in India with both Taj & Leela, two of the country’s most prestigious hotel chains. Born and raised in Gwalior, Mr Baijal graduated in hotel management at IHM Hyderabad. He holds a master’s degree in hotel sales ,marketing and finance, is an accredited wine specialist from Italy, and a certified social media and hospitality management professional courtesy of eCornell. Despite rising through the hospitality ranks relatively swiftly, Mr Baijal has always focused on guest satisfaction and the betterment of his team. His continuous drive to improve and personalize the guest experience has resulted in improved customer engagement, increased conversion and greater loyalty to the Hyatt brand. An inspirational leader who pays great attention to detail, Mr Baijal works closely with his colleagues to motivate them to reach greater heights of performance and professional success, and constantly in stills in them a belief and commitment towards Hyatt’s core principles. Passionate about designing slick events and creating inspired new F&B concepts, Mr Baijal envisages delivering a new type of hospitality to the city’s residents via Hyatt Regency Chandigarh. Mr Baijal strives to make guests feel relaxed and contented, and dispel the myths about traditional five-star hotel stuffiness.
Hyatt Regency Chandigarh Opens Its Doors
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Regency Chandigarh in Northern India. Located 153 miles (246 kilometres) from India's capital of Delhi, Hyatt Regency Chandigarh is the first Hyatt- branded hotel to open inChandigarh, the city planned by world renowned Swiss-French architect and planner Le Corbusier.
Meena Rewari has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh
Meena, a Post Graduate in English literature, hails from Panipat, the “City of Weavers”. Her career in Hospitality Sales spans almost two decades across association with brands like The Park Hotels, The Oberoi Group and Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
Puneet Baijal has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh
Puneet Baijal, a dedicated Hyatt professional, has been appointed general manager at the new Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh. To Baijal, "leadership is action, not position". A determined yet considerate leader, Baijal sees his new role as an opportunity to be able to serve his fellow team members and local community. As a hotel general manager, he is looking to develop future hospitality talent and, whilst in Chandigarh, contribute to the growth of the Hyatt Brand.
Rubal Chaudhry has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh
JW Marriott, a part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio, appointed Rubal Chaudhry general manager of its Chandigarh operations. In this role, he would oversee the guest and associate satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, overall performance and strategy execution of the hotel.
Marriott International Opens its First JW Marriott Hotel in North India
This luxury 5-star hotel is designed with an aesthetic reflective of the JW Marriott brand and the unique lifestyle of "The City Beautiful" and is conceptualized on the basis of the five elements of nature and is the epitome of magnificence. Designers Wilson Associates from Singapore and Karen Kim collaborated to create a masterpiece which is both contemporary and yet bears the signs of aesthetic North Indian architecture, giving it a wonderful cultural reference and significance and a true sense of place.