Andrew Hendrian Joins Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore as GM
MUMBAI, India, May 13, 2009 - The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts recently appointed Andrew Hendrian as General Manager of The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore. A seasoned hotelier with more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Hendrian takes over the management of The Leela's flagship property in the "Silicon Valley" of India.
Hendrian was most recently General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Dubai where he successfully repositioned the newly refurbished hotel. Prior to that from 2002 to 2004, he was General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Cologne and Resident Manager of the Grand Hyatt Dubai. He served as Resident Manager of the Grand Hyatt Berlin from 2000 to 2002.
Beginning his career with the Meli'a Group, Hendrian sharpened his skills at properties in Spain and Iraq. He went on to establish himself as one of the hospitality industry's rising stars. Moving to Hyatt Hotels, he enhanced his experience as a food and beverage manager and sommelier. Later he underwent special rooms division training in the U.S., eventually becoming Regional Specialist, Rooms for Central Europe during which time Hyatt received several awards.
After close to three decades at some of the industry's leading flagship properties, Hendrian has earned the title of the "People's Manager" for his ability to connect and relate to his associates and staff.
"Andrew is an accomplished hotelier and he joins the group at a time when the company is in a state of aggressive expansion," said The Leela's Senior Vice President Rajiv Kaul. "With his extensive experience, people management skills and flair for languages, he brings in a dynamic management style that promises an enhanced service experience for our guests," said Kaul.
Located in India's fastest growing metropolis, The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore is set amidst seven acres of lush tropical gardens and a sparkling lagoon. Drawing inspiration from the architectural style of the Royal Palace of Mysore and the palaces of the Vijayanagara Empire, the award-winning property has 357 rooms and suites. The property boasts the largest rooms in Bangalore, with the average room measuring 575 square feet and Royal Club Suites measuring over 1,000 square feet. The palace hotel has four restaurants, Asia's premier urban spa, a fitness center and a swimming pool. With a total 16,360 square feet of meeting space, The Leela is popular with the many IT, software, aerospace and telecommunications companies that are based in Bangalore.
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