Kunal Shanker appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Holiday Inn Cochin
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. Kunal Shanker as the Executive Assistant Manager of Holiday Inn Cochin.
- Indianapolis, IN (1888PressRelease) October 22, 2011 - Kunal Shanker joins Holiday Inn Cochin with over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having spent a major part of his career across various roles within the IHG family, he has formerly worked with Crowne Plaza Soaltee Kathmandu and Crowne Plaza Delhi. Also a seasoned sales and marketing professional, he brings this expertise to his current role and in addition to having operational responsibilities will oversee the sales and marketing department.
Speaking of the new appointment, Mr. Garth Solly, General Manager at Holiday Inn Cochin said, "Since the launch of the hotel earlier this year, we have scaled operations to full capacity with a total of 212 rooms and a conference/banquet facility that can seat up to 200 people. We have been building our team with highly motivated and qualified individuals and are happy to welcome Kunal to Holiday Inn Cochin. "
Kunal Shanker will oversee operations across departments at Holiday Inn Cochin under the guidance of the GM. Within this role, he will also assume responsibility in the absence of the GM and will work closely with the IHG Corporate office to help ensure compliance with the overall brand standards.
"This is my first professional stint in South India and God's own Country has been truly welcoming so far. Having completed its first 4 months of operations, Holiday Inn Cochin is already a popular traveller's destination with its strategic location and the combination of a culture in Kerala that is both rich and exotic," said Kunal Shanker. Sharing his enthusiasm on the new role, he further added, "With the festive season round the corner I am definitely looking forward to the challenges this new appointment brings with it and hope to continue to make this the perfect base for business or to spend time with friends and family."
The Holiday Inn Cochin promises to be a Fresh destination for everyday people. Located close to the central district along the National Highway Bypass, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers. Guest would also be delighted with the eclectic spread of cuisines at the restaurants which serve dishes ranging from Indian and Pan-Asian to Middle Eastern and Italian.
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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