The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of Mr.
Umapathy Amirtham as the General Manager of The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz
Hotel.
With an overall experience of 25 years, Mr. UmapathyAmirtham is an
acknowledged hospitality professional having held key positions across every
levels within the Rooms Division. He is an enthusiastic hotelier with domestic
and international experience across India and the UAE. He brings with him cross-
cultural experiences and business acumen with effective management expertise.
Prior to joining The Leela group, he was associated with renowned hospitality
brands like The Hyatt in Goa, Dubai, and Chennai, Umaid Bhavan Palace
Jodhpur, Windsor Manor Sheraton Towers Bangalore, and ITC Kakatiya
Hyderabad amongst others.
Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating
Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, “Umapathy is a Leela
veteran, and his enormous and diversified operational experience will be
extremely critical as we rebrand and reposition The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz
Hotel. We are confident and look forward to the value he will create in offering
our guests a truly memorable luxury resort experience while bringing to life The
Leela’s core ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava and culture.”
Commenting on his new role, Mr. UmapathyAmirtham, General Manager,
The Leela Ashtamudi said, “The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel is a jewel
waiting to be discovered, and I am excited and humbled, to begin my new and
exciting journey. The Leela embodies aessence of true Indian luxury delivered
with the warmth and graciousness of Indian hospitality. I feel privileged to have
this unique opportunity to rebrand this beautiful hotel and bring it into The Leela
brand portfolio.”
Mr. UmapathyAmirtham began his journey with The Leela Palace Chennai in
March 2016 as Room Division Manager and was promoted to EAM in April 2018.
In April 2021 he was promoted and transferred to The Leela Palace Jaipur as
Hotel Manager where he was heading operations with a focus on driving guest
experience, process-driven enhancement of guest feedback, Rooms, and Food
and Beverage operations including All Day Dining, Specialty Restaurants, Bar,
and extensive Banquet facilities anchored by high-end weddings.
Mr. Amirthamwas instrumental in the implementation of The Leela Brand
Standards across managing departments while ensuring adequate training and
development of associates crucial to understanding the needs of a luxury
traveler and enhanced guest experience delivery.