Vikas Kumar Chona Honored with the Sales and Revenue Champion of the Year Commended Award at the Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024
Chona’s innovative leadership transforms hospitality sales strategies and drives growth.
Vikas Kumar Chona, Director of Sales at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa, has been recognized with the prestigious Sales and Revenue Champion of the Year commended award at the Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024. This accolade celebrates his outstanding achievements in driving sales performance, revenue growth, and marketing excellence in the hospitality industry.
Chona’s career spans over a decade, during which he has consistently excelled in sales leadership roles across several renowned hotels. Currently serving as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Marriott Hotels, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in hotel sales strategies and revenue optimization. Under his leadership, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa has experienced impressive growth in its sales and revenue figures, setting new benchmarks in the region.
His journey in hospitality began with the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bhopal, where he pursued his degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from 2007 to 2010. Over the years, he has worked with leading brands like Marriott, Andaz, and Park Hyatt, where he made significant contributions to their sales performance, especially in negotiating contracts and optimizing sales channels.
Before his current role, Chona was the Associate Director of Sales at Marriott and Andaz, where he excelled in driving high-value contracts and managing key client relationships. His strategic approach to sales, combined with his strong negotiation skills, has made him a respected leader in the hotel industry.
As the Director of Sales and marketing at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa, Vikas Kumar Chona has played a pivotal role in shaping the resort’s sales strategy, resulting in significant business growth. His expertise in sales negotiations and contract management and his ability to inspire and lead a sales team have been key to his success.
The Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024 highlighted his contributions, recognizing his exceptional ability to drive top-line and bottom-line performance in the highly competitive hospitality industry.
Meela Seenarain
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