Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, IHG’s flagship hotel in South West Asia has appointed Athitha Kumaran Pandiarajan as their assistant manager marketing and PR. In his new role, he will be be handling all aspects of online/offline marketing, partnership management and Public Relations management for the property.
Athitha Kumaran brings with him an extensive track record of restaurant and bar marketing strategies managing campaigns for several fine dining establishments. Across his hospitality career, he has been instrumental in the launch of many award-winning campaigns and outlet openings.
Post completion of his education from the Robert Gordon University Scotland, Kumaran spent two years with Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah spear heading the restaurant and bar marketing campaigns and launched Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar Ras Al Khaimah. He, thereafter, worked with hospitality brands such as Hilton, Accor -Fairmont before joining IHG hotels in 2020.
