Hospitality Leader Manish Pathak Wins Rising Star Award at IHC–IIHM International Hospitality Awards 2026
Big recognition in hospitality: Manish Pathak has been awarded the Rising Star Award at the IHC–IIHM International Hospitality Awards 2026 in Vijayawada. Why He Won - Operational Excellence: Improved occupancy and guest experience at Novotel Vijayawada Varun. - Strategic Transformation: In 2025, repositioned the hotel as a destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), celebrations, and leisure. - Leadership Style: Known for sharp execution, coaching teams, and turning plans into measurable results. - Guest-Centric Approach: Focused on everyday service quality, ensuring guests return and recommend. His Words > “Hospitality is built in the everyday, how our teams show up, solve, and serve, shift after shift. I am grateful to colleagues and mentors who have shaped me, and I am committed to stronger teams, sharper execution, and consistently better guest experiences.” Background - 15+ years in hotel operations and F&B leadership. - IIHM alumnus, making the award especially meaningful given the institute’s role in spotlighting emerging talent. The Rising Star Award is designed to recognize emerging leaders who demonstrate measurable impact on operations and guest satisfaction, and Pathak’s work at Novotel Vijayawada Varun clearly exemplifies this.
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