Date: 28th June 2025

Issued by: Team HCBA | Worldwide Best GM | Worldwide Best Hotel Awards

We are honoured to announce that on 28th June 2025, Mr. Tajinder P. Grover, Founder President of Team HCBA – Hotel Critics & Bloggers Association, along with his team, proudly presented the coveted title of “India’s Best General Manager Award 2025” to Mr. Vijay Chandran, the dynamic and visionary General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar, the spiritual heart of Punjab and the gateway to the Golden Temple.

Mr. Vijay Chandran has demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and consistent innovation over the last three years. His management style reflects integrity, empathy, and operational excellence, which has not only elevated team morale but also helped the hotel achieve remarkable performance across all key parameters. Under his guidance, the property has emerged as a hospitality benchmark, known for its seamless guest experience, staff empowerment, and deep cultural sensitivity.

Mr. Chandran’s vision-driven leadership has led to exponential growth in customer loyalty, guest satisfaction scores, and brand visibility—both nationally and internationally. His ability to combine global standards with local warmth has made Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar a preferred choice for business and leisure travelers alike.

In recognition of the hotel’s overall performance, Team HCBA also proudly awarded Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar the prestigious title of “Punjab’s Best Hotel Award 2025”. This accolade celebrates the hotel’s outstanding hospitality, exceptional guest relations, culinary excellence, and its strategic role in promoting Amritsar as a premium travel destination.

From its thoughtfully curated experiences to its immaculate service standards, Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar represents the epitome of world-class hospitality infused with Punjabi warmth and tradition. It is a model property that continues to inspire the hotel industry across India.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Vijay Chandran and the entire team of Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar for setting an inspiring example in Indian hospitality. May this recognition mark the beginning of even greater milestones ahead.

Congratulations to Mr. Vijay Chandran and the entire team at Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar!