Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar has appointed Mohammad Muneer as its new Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM), the hotel announced Monday. Muneer will also serve as Area Champion for Sales and Marketing for IHG Hotels & Resorts across Southwest Asia, taking on a dual leadership role within the group’s regional portfolio.
Muneer joins the property with over 18 years of experience in the hospitality sector, having served in senior commercial roles at leading brands including Shangri La, Taj, The Westin, Le Méridien and Sheraton. Most recently he led commercial strategy at Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse, where he drove notable revenue growth, redefined positioning, and championed operational agility.
An alumnus of Vinayaka Missions University with a master’s degree, Muneer emphasized his career development under IHG’s leadership framework. “IHG’s ‘Room to Grow’ philosophy has given me the space to evolve into a multidimensional leader,” he said. He added, “I am excited to take on this dual role at a time when Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar — already well positioned in the Delhi NCR market — is enhancing its facilities, reimagining guest experiences, and strengthening its appeal as a preferred address for the modern blended traveller. Our strategic priorities will be focused on driving commercial excellence, unlocking new market segments, and scaling both performance and purpose.”
Pankaj Gupta, Area General Manager for IHG Southwest Asia, welcomed the appointment and noted the hotel chain’s confidence in internal leadership. “Muneer’s appointment reflects our strong internal talent pipeline and our vision for future ready commercial leadership. His structured approach, deep market knowledge, and ability to lead across diverse formats make him uniquely positioned to accelerate outcomes — both at Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar and across the Southwest Asia portfolio. We look forward to the value he will bring in this next phase of growth,” Gupta said.
In addition to his property responsibilities, Muneer’s regional role will involve collaboration with IHG’s broader sales and marketing teams across Southwest Asia to drive performance metrics and foster integrated initiatives across the group’s brands.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, he will oversee revenue generation, business development, strategic partnerships, brand positioning and team growth at the 5 star property. Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar caters to both corporate and leisure travelers, serving as a key destination for guests attending events at nearby Noida, Delhi and the India Expo Centre.
Muneer’s appointment comes at a time when the hotel is investing in enhancing facilities and programming to meet the evolving demands of what IHG terms ‘blended travellers’ — guests balancing work and leisure during their stays.
Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar is located in a strategic zone with easy access to the Noida Expressway, Delhi’s business districts, Pragati Maidan and the India Expo Centre. The property has positioned itself as a modern, business-oriented venue with updated amenities and digitally oriented service standards.
