7 IHCL Hotels in Chennai and Kochi Recognized for Excellence at the IIHM-IHC London International Hospitality Day Awards 2024

Chennai – June 26, 2024: 7 IHCL Hotels in Chennai and Cochin have been honoured at the International Hospitality Day, organised by the International Hospitality Council (IHC) London, in association with the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM). Shilpa Rameja, General Manager, Taj Wellington Mews Chennai received the Hospitality Rising Star of the Year Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to the hospitality industry.

Two iconic restaurants, Southern Spice at Taj Coromandel Chennai and Match Point at Taj Wellington Mews Chennai were honoured in the Restaurants Category. Award-winning Southern Spice, the South Indian specialty restaurant, is truly a culinary destination for food connoisseurs and gourmands from across the world, while Match Point is a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers a diverse array of culinary delights.

The International Hospitality Day recognised the best and brightest in the hospitality industry and 16 associates were recognised for their remarkable achievements even as they continue to set the standard for excellence in the hospitality industry in their respective cities. The hotels include Taj Coromandel Chennai, Taj Connemara Chennai, Taj Club House Chennai, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resorts & Spa Chennai, Taj Wellington Mews Chennai Vivanta IT Expressway Chennai, and Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin. The proud recipients were:

Ms. Aully Banerjee, Director – Public Relations, Chennai Hotels

Ms. Tirumala Padma, Finance Manager Taj Wellington Mews Chennai

Mr. Akshay Diwakar, Catering Assistant, Taj Wellington Mews Chennai

Mr. Tapan Sahoo, Sous Chef, Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

Mr. Balamurugan S, Steward, Taj Coromandel Chennai

Mr. Raj Kumar D, Commis I, Taj Coromandel Chennai

Mr. Ranjith K K, Operation Manager, Taj Club House Chennai

Mr. Maria Louis Robinson James, Housekeeping Manager, Taj Club House Chennai

Ms. Ruby Kumari, Guest Relation Executive, Taj Connemara Chennai

Mr. Prabhakaran A, Chef de Partie, Taj Connemara Chennai

Mr. Rohit Khanna, Duty Manager, Vivanta IT Expressway Chennai

Mr. Uthistiran D, Restaurant Manager, Vivanta IT Expressway Chennai

Mr. Meril Antony Aricatt, Executive Chef, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Mr. Ashok N, Executive Housekeeper, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Mr. Antony Arul Dass, Manager – Finance, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Ms. Seema A S – Human Resources Manager, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Taj Coromandel, a, epitome of elegance and luxury in the heart of Chennai, celebrates 50 years of unmatched hospitality and timeless sophistication. Taj Connemara Chennai, a quintessential landmark of this vibrant city, has epitomised colonial brilliance through the centuries transitioning from the ‘Imperial’ 1854 to Taj Connemara in 1984, and continues to be an integral part of Chennai’s glorious history. Built on the ramparts of an old Dutch Fort, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resorts & Spa Chennai is today a proud host to an eclectic mix of global travellers seeking most-unique and luxurious experiences. Taj Club House Chennai offers a modern retreat for business and leisure travellers, and is truly an expression of contemporary styling. Taj Wellington Mews Chennai, a new luxury address in the IT Corridor of Chennai, is the first luxury service residence hotel in all of South Asia managed by an all-women team. Offering guests contemporary and refreshing hospitality, Vivanta IT Expressway Chennai, located within close proximity to the East Coast Road, is well equipped to cater to both leisure and business travellers. On the serene Willingdon Island, overlooking the harbour, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin is a world of tranquillity and luxury where the past is preserved and the future is welcomed with timeless grace.

International Hospitality Day Awards, organised by International Hospitality Council (IHC) London, in association with the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), a leading hospitality education institute headquartered in India, celebrates the heroes of the hospitality industry who have contributed immensely through their hard work, innovation and ideas.

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