Barun Jolly joins Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla as General Manager

Mr. Barun Jolly has been appointed as General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla. Scheduled to open in March 2010, the hotel is spread over 2.1 acres, and will feature 208 rooms.

Prior to joining Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla, Barun served as the Hotel Manager at Crowne Plaza Today Gurgaon, where he was an integral part of the pre-opening team and was instrumental in winning multiple accolades for the hotel.

Shaun Langdon, Regional General Manager India, IHG, said, “Barun brings with him over 12 years of valuable experience and expertise in managing world-class hotels. Having successfully directed hotel development, product enhancement, up-gradation and concept development, his appointment further supports the new strategic direction of IHG’s growth and expansion plans.”

Talking about his new role, Barun Jolly said, “Given the burgeoning hospitality industry in India, I am thrilled to be a part of the growth of the Crowne Plaza brand in India. I hope to replicate the success of Crowne Plaza Today Gurgaon to this upcoming property in New Delhi. We will strive to consistently deliver genuine and focused services in a refreshing and engaging environment. Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi,Okhla will be offering some of the finest F & B concepts in the city in the most aesthetic environs .We’re excited that the hotel will be launched in the year of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.”

Earlier in his career, Barun has also been associated with prestigious hotel chains including the Grand Hyatt Delhi, The Imperial New Delhi and Hyatt Regency Delhi.

A recipient of several industry awards, including the ‘Young Achiever Award in Hospitality’ by Pacific Asia Travel Writers Association, and recognized among the Top 12 Hoteliers in India by Safari India, Barun holds an M.B.A in Marketing and a Bachelors of Arts degree from Delhi University.

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