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Puneet Chhatwal crowned the Alchemist of Hospitality

...At the 16th Hotelier India Awards, held at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.

by Staff Writer
Rahul Sequeira, MD, ITP Media India; Kada Narayana Rao, Group Deputy MD, Corporate Relations, GMR Group; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India's Minister for Tourism and Culture; Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO, IHCL; Bibhor Srivastava, MD, Events, ITP Media India; Martin Chambers, MD, ITP Media Group

As part of the 16th edition of the Hotelier India Awards, the magazine launched its first-ever and most prestigious ‘The Alchemist of Hospitality’ honour.

This exclusive award is reserved for a single legend whose career defines the pinnacle of industry innovation and leadership. Their transformative influence elevates both the organisation they lead and the hospitality sector at large.

And this year, the award went to Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO of IHCL.

Transforming Global Hospitality

A revolutionary force in global hospitality, Chhatwal’s visionary stewardship has indelibly transformed IHCL and positioned the iconic Taj as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand.

For over two decades, straddling America, Asia, and Europe, his leadership has been a masterclass in organizational transformation, building businesses that transcend time and earning a spot as a Harvard Business School case study.

As Managing Director and CEO of IHCL since 2017, his pursuit of excellence has made history—surpassing a ₹1 trillion market capitalisation.

Hotelier India is honoured to celebrate his farsighted leadership, dedication to global hospitality, and transformative contributions with the prestigious ‘The Alchemist of Hospitality’ honour!

Vivek Nair, Co-Chairman and Co-Managing Director of HLV Ltd; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India's Minister for Tourism and Culture; KB Kachru; Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group; Bibhor Srivastava, MD, Events, ITP Media India; Kada Narayana Rao, Group Deputy MD, Corporate Relations, GMR Group
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Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th Hotelier India Awards goes to…

Sitting (L-R): Kanika Hasrat, Senior Regional Director, Operations, Hilton, South Asia; Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt; Ranju Alex, CEO, South Asia, Accor; Somnath Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, Operations & Head, Food & Beverage, IHCL; Sonica Malhotra, Joint Managing Director, MBD Group; Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International; Standing (L-R): Vineet Verma, President, Brigade Group; David Mathews, Head of Operations, Trident Hotels; Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Gaurav Sharma, Managing Director, Hotels, JLL India; Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director, (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan), Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts; Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President, Lemon Tree Hotels; Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Holidays; Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts; Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Alivaa Hotels & Resorts; Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group; Jehangir Homi Aibara, Partner/Director, Mahajan & Aibara Advisers LLP; Rajneesh Malhotra, Country Head, Adani Hospitality
Sitting (L-R): Kanika Hasrat, Senior Regional Director, Operations, Hilton, South Asia; Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt; Ranju Alex, CEO, South Asia, Accor; Somnath Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, Operations & Head, Food & Beverage, IHCL; Sonica Malhotra, Joint Managing Director, MBD Group; Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International; Standing (L-R): Vineet Verma, President, Brigade Group; David Mathews, Head of Operations, Trident Hotels; Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Gaurav Sharma, Managing Director, Hotels, JLL India; Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director, (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan), Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts; Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President, Lemon Tree Hotels; Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Holidays; Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts; Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Alivaa Hotels & Resorts; Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group; Jehangir Homi Aibara, Partner/Director, Mahajan & Aibara Advisers LLP; Rajneesh Malhotra, Country Head, Hospitality, Adani Realty
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The verdict is out: Inside the Grand Jury Meet of the 16th Hotelier India Awards