Monday, September 30, 2024 Le Royal Meridien Chennai appoints Bharathi Perumal as hotel manager, bringing over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience and a proven record in leadership and success. Le Royal Meridien Chennai has appointed Bharathi Perumal as its new hotel manager. With over 20 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Perumal is recognized for his strategic leadership and consistent track record of delivering outstanding results in operations, revenue management, and guest satisfaction.

Perumal’s academic credentials are equally impressive, including a degree in hotel management, a master’s degree, an M.Phil., and a wine sommelier certification from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, USA.

Throughout his career, he has consistently exceeded revenue targets, enhanced guest experiences, and secured strong returns for stakeholders. In his new role at Le Royal Meridien Chennai, Perumal will leverage his vast expertise in hotel operations and strategic planning to boost profitability, streamline processes, and enhance the luxury guest experience. His leadership was instrumental in driving notable achievements in guest satisfaction scores, total revenue, GOP, and Colleague Heartbeat metrics during 2022 and 2023.

Before joining Le Royal Meridien Chennai, Perumal served as director of operations at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram and was the regional F&B champion for IHG Hotels & Resorts, overseeing the successful launch of over 18 innovative res.