Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum has appointed Bharathi Perumal as general manager. His 22 year tenure in hospitality spans roles with IHG, Marriott, Radisson, EHG Bahrain, Silversea USA and One&Only.
Perumal will oversee all hotel operations, including guest services, administration and marketing. His immediate past role was hotel manager at Le Royal Méridien Chennai, where he led revenue growth, brand positioning and guest satisfaction improvements. He also served as director of operations at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram, improving key performance metrics. As food and beverage champion for IHG Southwest Asia, he mentored teams in India and Bangladesh and launched 18 restaurant concepts to strengthen brand identity and guest experience.
Thomas John Muthoot, chairman of ownership group Muthoot Pappachan Group, said, “Bharathi’s extensive hospitality experience will be critical to the continued success of Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum. Through his leadership, our team members will have all the tools they need to ensure guest satisfaction”.
Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), the ownership group of the property, is a diversified Kerala based conglomerate with interests in financial services, hospitality, real estate, automotive, IT services, healthcare and precious metals. The group operates the hotel through its hospitality arm, MPG Hotels and Infrastructure Ventures Private Limited.
Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum, in operation since December 2013, features 134 rooms and offers complimentary Wi Fi, a 24 hour business centre, outdoor pool and fitness centre. Dining options include a full cooked to order breakfast, an all day dining restaurant and a sports bar serving handcrafted cocktails and small plates. Guest rooms are equipped with signature bedding, in room hospitality centres, mini fridges, microwaves and coffee makers. The hotel participates in Hilton Honors loyalty programme, offering mobile check in, room selection, digital key access, flexible payment options and discounts.
Located on Punnen Road near the Statue area, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers. Reservations can be made via the hotel website or by calling +91 471 660 0000.
Perumal’s appointment highlights MPG’s strategic objective to enhance guest satisfaction by placing seasoned professionals in leadership roles and ensuring operational excellence at the property.
