Anand G Nair Named Among Hozpitality's Best 30 General Managers in India in 2024
With over 29 years of experience, Anand brings extensive expertise and exemplary leadership to the hospitality industry.
Anand G Nair, General Manager of the InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, has been honored with a prestigious spot in Hozpitality's esteemed Best 30 General Managers in India power list for 2024. This recognition reflects his extensive experience and exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, spanning over 29 years.
Anand began his illustrious career 1995 as a Management Trainee at The Leela Hotel Resorts & Palaces. He spent five years at The Leela Mumbai, gaining invaluable experience that laid a strong foundation for his future roles. His career trajectory saw him managing services and a large food court at Velankani Information Systems in Bangalore, catering to 3,500 meals daily across multiple locations. Following this, Anand took on the Food & Beverage Manager role at Kovalam Hotels, now known as The Leela (Raviz) Kovalam, where he oversaw operations of a 198-room resort with three restaurants and a large convention center.
Anand's journey continued with The Taj Hotels & Resorts, where he served as Food & Beverage Manager at several prestigious properties, including The Taj Residency Nashik, Taj Gateway Bangalore, Taj Airport Garden Hotel Sri Lanka, and Taj Residency (now Vivanta) M.G. Road, Bangalore. After a successful seven-year tenure with The Taj, he transitioned to Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, where he held the position of General Manager at The Muthoot Plaza Trivandrum and later at The Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere, a premium backwater resort in Alleppey, Kerala. Anand successfully opened and operated this resort for seven years before joining InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
At IHG, Anand initially managed both The Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park and The InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing his adept crisis management skills. He served as the General Manager of Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park from August 2020, where his tenure was marked by several accolades, including the General Manager of the Year award at Sarovar Hotels and Leader of the Quarter at IHG, reflecting his exceptional leadership and dedication. Since March 2024, Anand has returned to the InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, continuing his legacy of excellence in hospitality management.
Anand's career is characterized by his ability to handle sales and marketing for hotels and resorts in India and abroad, manage unionized employees, and resolve strikes. His innovative and creative approach to Food and beverage concepts, coupled with his expertise in managing Ayurveda and Wellness programs, has significantly contributed to the success of the properties he has managed. Anand excels in developing and implementing revenue generation and cost reduction strategies, as well as effective stakeholder management.
Meela Seenarain
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