India, 29 June 2022: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of Mr. Umapathy Amirtham as the General Manager of The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel.

With an overall experience of 25 years, Mr. Umapathy Amirtham is an acknowledged hospitality professional having held key positions across every levels within the Rooms Division. He is an enthusiastic hotelier with domestic and international experience across India and the UAE. He brings with him cross-cultural experiences and business acumen with effective management expertise. Prior to joining The Leela group, he was associated with renowned hospitality brands like The Hyatt in Goa, Dubai, and Chennai, Umaid Bhavan Palace Jodhpur, Windsor Manor Sheraton Towers Bangalore, and ITC Kakatiya Hyderabad amongst others.

“Umapathy is a Leela veteran, and his enormous and diversified operational experience will be extremely critical as we rebrand and reposition The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel. We are confident and look forward to the value he will create in offering our guests a truly memorable luxury resort experience while bringing to life The Leela’s core ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava and culture.”

Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts,

“The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel is a jewel waiting to be discovered, and I am excited and humbled, to begin my new and exciting journey. The Leela embodies a essence of true Indian luxury delivered with the warmth and graciousness of Indian hospitality. I feel privileged to have this unique opportunity to rebrand this beautiful hotel and bring it into The Leela brand portfolio.”

Mr. Umapathy Amirtham, General Manager, The Leela Ashtamudi

Mr. Umapathy Amirtham began his journey with The Leela Palace Chennai in March 2016 as Room Division Manager and was promoted to EAM in April 2018. In April 2021 he was promoted and transferred to The Leela Palace Jaipur as Hotel Manager where he was heading operations with a focus on driving guest experience, process-driven enhancement of guest feedback, Rooms, and Food and Beverage operations including All Day Dining, Specialty Restaurants, Bar, and extensive Banquet facilities anchored by high-end weddings.

Mr. Amirtham was instrumental in the implementation of The Leela Brand Standards across managing departments while ensuring adequate training and development of associates crucial to understanding the needs of a luxury traveler and enhanced guest experience delivery.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts

Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates eleven award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, and Gandhinagar. The Leela celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. The brand is well poised to embrace the next phase in its growth trajectory with upcoming projects which include leisure resorts in Kovalam and Ashtamudi. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

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