Ranganath Budumooru Appointed GM of Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad

Mr. Ranganath Budumooru has been appointed as General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad.

Scheduled to open in November 2012, the 173-room property will be India’s first Holiday Inn Express, and only the second to open in the region after the launch of the brand in Bangkok in June 2012.

Ranganath has close to a decade long association with the brand having recently served as the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express at Hammersmith in London, United Kingdom.

Ranganath has been with IHG since 2002 and before assuming responsibility as the General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Hammersmith, he was its Deputy General Manager transitioning from earlier roles in guest services, administration and revenue at the hotel.

Commenting on his new role, Ranganath Budumooru, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad said, “India is an incredibly exciting place to be. I am thrilled to be a part of the first Holiday Express opening in India. Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad will be the first of many in the country helping to meet the need for international standard, value and convenience based hotels. I hope to replicate the success of Holiday Inn Express Hammersmith, London UK to this upcoming property. Together with the management and colleagues, we will strive to consistently deliver genuine and focused services in a refreshing and engaging environment.”

A recipient of several accolades, Ranganath holds a Masters degree in Electrical and Electronics from University of Greenwich, UK and Bachelors of Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India.

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