Holiday Inn Cochin appoints the Executive Chef and Director of Sales and Marketing
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the appointment of Mr. Sanjay Isaac Thomas as their Executive Chef and Mr. Sandit Shah as their Director of Sales and Marketing.
- (1888PressRelease) May 17, 2011 - Looking forward to the launch, Mr. Garth Solly, General Manager at Holiday Inn Cochin said, "Over the past couple of months, we have been in the process of gathering a team of globally qualified people who can bring in a combination of local knowledge at the same time maintaining the consistency of the international brand. The experience and expertise brought into the team by Sanjay and Sandit will assist us to establish Holiday Inn Cochin as a fresh destination for everyday people."
The newly appointed executive chef will manage and lead daily kitchen operations & administrative activities including special functions & promotional events. He will be responsible for the management of the restaurants, which will be housed at the Holiday Inn Cochin and his experience with planning and implementing A-la-Carte menus for different cuisines will be essential in creating, innovative spreads. Commenting on his appointment Mr. Sanjay Thomas, Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Cochin said, "Working with the IHG since 2004, this opportunity with Holiday Inn Cochin, allows me to implement my experience, by infusing flavours from the Indian sub-continent and Middle East, to continental styles of gourmet cooking. Holiday Inn Cochin will provide guests a variety of dining options which include an all-day dining restaurant, "Masala", a specialty Italian restaurant, "Roma" and the lobby cafe- "Deli KC". All of these restaurants house truly authentic cuisines and are set in a fun and friendly family environment."
Elaborating on his plans for Holiday Inn Cochin, Mr. Sandit Shah, Director of Sales and Marketing at Holiday Inn Cochin said "I will be working towards building market share and effectively managing the sales and marketing plans while implementing it in adherence to the IHG brand vision. We are at an exciting phase and I am definitely looking forward to improving organisational effectiveness and will continue to devise marketing activities that will accelerate business growth." As an active member of the pre-launch team Mr. Sandit Shah will be responsible for the operations management, client servicing, business development and training for Holiday Inn Cochin.
Sandit Shah joins Holiday Inn Cochin after 15 ½ years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. Some of his past endeavours include work with prominent hospitality chains such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Taj Group of Hotels where he has proven track records of accelerating business growth and creating an improved brand perception. While Sanjay Thomas has worked with leading hotels in the hospitality sector in different regions including India, UAE and Seychelles and has been associated with the hospitality industry for over 16 years. His prior experience with the IHG group includes Crowne Plaza Resort, Shalala and Al Bustan Palace Intercontinental Hotel in Oman.
The Holiday Inn Cochin promises to be a Fresh destination for everyday people. The hotel will offer authentic Kerala flavours with local knowledge and is a perfect base to relax with friends and family. The 212 room property is located minutes from the central district, along the National Highway Bypass, which makes it accessible to both business and leisure travellers.
About Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn offers today's business and leisure travellers dependability, friendly service and modern attractive facilities at excellent value. You'll find them throughout the world - in small towns and major cities, along quiet roadways and near bustling airports - because Holiday Inn hotels are always conveniently located. Since 1952 Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts have provided the services business travellers need, while also offering leisure travellers a comfortable, casual atmosphere where they can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants, room service, swimming pools, fitness centres and comfortable lounges.
About IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 4,400 hotels and more than 645,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club Rewards with 48 million members worldwide.
IHG has 1,400 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 140,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.
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Media Contacts:
Priscilla May D'Souza
Gutenberg Communications
priscilla ( @ ) gutenbergpr dot com
91 9663021035
Sandit Shah:
Director of Sales and Marketing
Holiday Inn Cochin
sandit.shah ( @ ) ihg dot com
91 8129497432
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