GRT Hotels & Resorts Named Among India’s Best Companies To Work For 2025 by Great Place To Work® India

Chennai, July 7th, 2025 - At GRT Hotels & Resorts, hospitality has always been more than a business it's been a calling. A calling to care, to serve, to build something lasting. Today, that commitment to people-first values has been honoured on a national stage.

GRT Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as "India's Top 100 Companies to Work For 2025" by Great Place To Work® India, a coveted recognition that celebrates workplaces where people thrive, grow, and feel deeply valued.

This honour is not just a milestone it's a moment of gratitude. A tribute to every GRTian across India who turned ordinary workdays into extraordinary experiences. From chefs who serve memories on plates, to housekeepers who add love into linens, to the front office teams that greet guests not with scripts, but with soul this award belongs to them all.

"This isn't just an award. It's a celebration of our people," said Mr. Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts. "At GRT, we've always believed that great hospitality begins from within. When our employees feel heard, cared for, and empowered, they reflect that same joy and excellence to our guests. This recognition belongs to every single GRTian who brings heart, integrity, and brilliance to our organization every day."

Over the years, GRT Hotels & Resorts has cultivated a deeply inclusive, transparent, and trust-led culture. The brand's commitment to employee well-being, learning, and recognition has become part of its DNA from wellness initiatives and career development to programs like "Employee of the Moment" that celebrate excellence in real time.

Latha Raji Paul, Vice President - Human Assets, GRT Hotels & Resorts echoed the sentiment: "Being named India's Top 100 Companies to Work For is not just a win, it's a reflection of our promise. A promise to continuously nurture a workplace where people can grow into their full potential and contribute to something meaningful. We are humbled, proud, and inspired to do even more."

The Great Place To Work® India study is considered the gold standard in workplace recognition, with more than 1 crore employees globally and over 1,500 Indian organizations assessed. Only the top 100 make the final list, based on employee feedback, trust metrics, and people practices that build a truly great workplace.

This accolade reaffirms GRT Hotels & Resorts' enduring belief that behind every extraordinary hotel experience is an extraordinary team. And when people are placed at the heart of the brand, everything else follows: purpose, performance, and pride.

At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we don't just build hotels. We build homes for ambition, respect, and belonging. This is our GReaT People Promise.

I would like to congratulate GRT Hotels & Resorts for accomplishing this milestone. Getting recognized among “India’s Best Companies To Work For 2025” is a testament to what’s possible when trust is nurtured, employees feel heard, and everyone feels they belong. We invite every leader to join us on this journey of becoming great.” Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work® India

About Great Place To Work®

Backed by 30 years of data, Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Through its proprietary For All™ Model and Trust Index™ Survey, it gives organizations the recognition and tools to create a consistently positive employee experience. Its mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all, driving business growth, improving lives, and empowering communities. Through globally recognized and coveted Great Place To Work Certification™ and highly competitive Best Workplaces Lists, Great Place To Work enables employers to attract and retain talent, benchmark company culture, and increase revenue. Its platform enables leaders to truly capture, analyze and understand the experience of every employee, and compare outcomes with data collected from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries worldwide.

About GRT Hotels & Resorts:

Branching out from the popular GRT Jewellers in 1998, GRT Hotels & Resorts features 22 upscale hotels and luxury resorts in the most desirable destinations across South India. Over the past 25 years, GRT Hotels & Resorts has become a leading name in South India’s hospitality industry. With a presence in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, the group is set to expand internationally to locations like the Maldives.

GRT Hotels & Resorts boasts distinct sub-brands catering to both business and leisure travellers: Grand by GRT Hotels, Regency by GRT Hotels, Zibe by GRT Hotels, and GReaT Trails by GRT Hotels. The group has partnerships with the Radisson Group, featuring four hotels and resorts in Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chennai, and Bengaluru.

As one of the fastest-growing hospitality chains in South India, the group aims to expand to 25 hotels by 2025. The group has pioneered the food and beverage segment with many award-winning concept restaurants, bars, and cloud kitchens. Additionally, they have established a presence in the wellness space with the renowned Bodhi Spa by GRT Hotels, spread across 11 locations.

GRT Hotels & Resorts focuses on creating sustainable bespoke experiences for all their guests and strives to deliver the brand’s philosophy – The Promise of More at every given moment. Some key initiatives by the group are sustainability, pet-friendliness, wellness (all our hotels & resorts are smoke-free), inclusivity and many more. For more information, visit: GRT Hotels & Resorts