InterContinental Dhaka General Manager Ashwani Nayar recognized as Asia’s Best General Manager by CMO Asia and World Federation of Hospitality Professionals
Mr. Ashwani Nayar, Area General Manager for IHG in South West Asia and General Manager of InterContinental Dhaka, has recently been honored as Asia’s Best General Manager by CMO Asia and the World Federation of Hospitality Professionals, recognizing his significant contributions to the hospitality and tourism sector.
With over three decades of global hospitality experience spanning South Asia and Southeast Asia, Ashwani is a seasoned hotelier. His extensive background in Sales & Marketing developed over approximately eighteen years, has fostered a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and achieving market-leading returns. As the Area General Manager for IHG Hotels & Resorts SWA, he brings a wealth of expertise in hotel operations, human capital management, finance, and development projects, ensuring comprehensive benefits for all stakeholders.
A lifelong advocate for continuous learning, Ashwani is known for his innovative approaches to marketing and sustainability, many of which have become industry best practices. His impressive portfolio includes successful hotel and restaurant openings, performance turnarounds, crisis management, and the operation of luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.
He has received numerous accolades on international platforms, including recognition as South Asia’s Best General Manager and General Manager of the Year at the IHGI Impact Award in the IMEA region. Additionally, he was featured in Forbes Magazine India’s Top 100 People Leaders list. Under his leadership, InterContinental Dhaka has earned prestigious awards, including those from the World Travel Awards, World Luxury Hotel Awards, British Curry Life Awards, SATA Awards, and the Bangladesh Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Awards in recent years.