Rahul Sequeira, MD, ITP Media India; Kada Narayana Rao, Group Deputy MD, Corporate Relations, GMR Group; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister for Tourism and Culture; Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO, IHCL; Bibhor Srivastava, MD, Events, ITP Media India; Martin Chambers, MD, ITP Media Group
As part of the 16th edition of the Hotelier India Awards, the magazine launched its first-ever and most prestigious ‘The Alchemist of Hospitality’ honour.
This exclusive award is reserved for a single legend whose career defines the pinnacle of industry innovation and leadership. Their transformative influence elevates both the organisation they lead and the hospitality sector at large.
And this year, the award went to Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO of IHCL.
Transforming Global Hospitality
A revolutionary force in global hospitality, Chhatwal’s visionary stewardship has indelibly transformed IHCL and positioned the iconic Taj as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand.
For over two decades, straddling America, Asia, and Europe, his leadership has been a masterclass in organizational transformation, building businesses that transcend time and earning a spot as a Harvard Business School case study.
As Managing Director and CEO of IHCL since 2017, his pursuit of excellence has made history—surpassing a ₹1 trillion market capitalisation.
Hotelier India is honoured to celebrate his farsighted leadership, dedication to global hospitality, and transformative contributions with the prestigious ‘The Alchemist of Hospitality’ honour!
