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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