Marriott International has appointed Deep Preet Bindra, as the General Manager for Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad (Ramdevnagar). With his rich and diverse experience panning over 17 years in the hospitality and services sector, Bindra will lead the team at the hotel to strengthen its position in the value-driven market of Ahmedabad.

Having started out as a management trainee at the financial services corporation, American Express, Bindra took a leap into the hospitality sector since 2008, when he joined The Oberoi Hotels and Resort. Two years later, in 2010, he joined Westin Gurgaon and Westin Sohna Resort and Spa as a part of the pre-opening team and was further promoted to Director of Sales for complex properties. He later joined Marriott International’s flagship hotel JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi - Aerocity and has been serving the company since, in various roles.

Bindra has worked in different capacities at different hospitality brands including some of Marriott’s premium properties such as JW Marriott at Aerocity in New Delhi and Marriott Whitefield in Bengaluru. His multi-dimensional experience in different roles in Marriott International and other brands, has helped him carve a niche in bringing about operational excellence.

Under his leadership, Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield has seen revenue growth across various channels contributing to it becoming a market leader in ADR, OCC and overall guest experience.

Sharing his views about his upcoming journey with Courtyard by Marriott in Ahmedabad, Bindra said, “Ahmedabad as a market is unique and promising. It is an eclectic blend of centuries old culture and traditions being India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City and a gateway to the modern world being an emerging global business hub located in close to the country’s first international financial services centre -GIFT City. Continuing my journey with Marriott International, I look forward to the opportunity of strengthening the position of this hotel in the city’s growing hospitality sector.”

"Through Marriott's promise of hospitality, we will put our best foot forward to continue offering specially curated experiences for our new and existing guests. The focus will be on improving processes and bring about innovations in our services to best cater to the diverse requirements of our esteemed customers," Bindra further went on to say. A firm believer in collaborative approach in achieving operational efficiency, Bindra is known for his well-thought out business strategies and keeping his team dynamic and motivated.

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