Ahmedabad, 25th August 2024  – Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel and Fairfield by Marriott Ahmedabad are pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Kumar as the Cluster General Manager to lead both hotels in the Heritage City. With over 20 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry across India and the United Kingdom, Amit brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his new role, where he will oversee the operations of both Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel and Fairfield by Marriott Ahmedabad. His dynamic approach to leadership and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of the two brands.

Amit began his illustrious career with Hyatt Hotels International, where he honed his pre-opening skills in hotel management. He later joined Marriott International as a part of the pre-opening team at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. Throughout his career, Amit has demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams, drive revenue growth, and enhance guest satisfaction. One of his significant achievements include his role as the General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Raipur. In 2016, during the hotel’s first year of operations, Amit successfully launched and established the city’s first Marriott hotel as the primary choice for business, leisure, and social travel solutions in the region. His leadership in this role set a strong foundation for the hotel’s future success.

His most recent position as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan was marked by exceptional accomplishments, including significant improvements in market share, revenue, guest engagement, and profit margins. With his able guidance, the hotel received several prestigious awards, such as the Marriott Select Brands Diamond Circle Award in 2023 and 2022, the Marriott Select Brands Platinum Circle Award in 2019, the Hotel of the Year Award in 2019, and the JW Marriott Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Award of Excellence in 2019.

Amit’s passion for travel, reading, and exploring new cuisines aligns with the vibrant and diverse offerings at Renaissance and Fairfield by Marriott. This appointment heralds a new chapter with confidence that his leadership will elevate the guest experience and further solidify both properties as leading hotels in Ahmedabad.

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