Tirupati, 25th May: Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati is pleased to announce the appointment of Prasanna Thiruvenkadam as Director of Sales. With over a decade of progressive experience in hospitality sales, Prasanna brings a strong commercial acumen, a relationship-led approach, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth across diverse and competitive markets.
In his new role, Prasanna will lead the hotel’s sales and business development strategy, with a clear focus on strengthening commercial performance and positioning the newly opened property as the preferred choice for guests and business partners in the region. In addition to driving sales, he will also play a key role in strengthening the hotel’s marketing direction and elevating the property’s positioning within Tirupati’s evolving hospitality and spiritual tourism landscape. He was also an integral part of the hotel’s pre-opening team, contributing to the planning and execution of its sales foundation ahead of launch. He will oversee business development across key segments, including spiritual travel, leisure, corporate, MICE, weddings, social events, and travel trade.
Prior to joining Marriott International, Prasanna held cluster sales and sales leadership roles with Accor, where he developed an in-depth understanding of the South Indian market, particularly the Coimbatore and Chennai corridors. His familiarity with regional customer behavior and business dynamics across these markets adds considerable value to his new role in Tirupati. He has also held positions with Hilton as assistant sales manager and with Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts as sales executive, building a well-rounded foundation across leading global hospitality brands.
Commenting on his appointment, Prasanna Thiruvenkadam, Director of Sales, Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati, said, “Tirupati is a truly unique and dynamic market, with strong demand spanning spiritual travel, family stays, corporate movement, and social events. I am delighted to join Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati at such an important stage of the hotel’s journey. My focus will be on building meaningful partnerships, deepening our presence across key segments, and ensuring that the hotel becomes the preferred destination for guests and business partners across the region.”
Speaking on the appointment, Samata Danday Chand, Hotel Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Prasanna to our leadership team. His extensive knowledge of the South Indian market, combined with his relationship-driven approach to sales and his ability to identify and convert new business opportunities, will be a significant asset as we establish Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati in this vibrant market. We are confident that his leadership will contribute meaningfully to the hotel’s commercial success and long-term growth.”
With Prasanna Thiruvenkadam at the helm of the sales function, Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati is well-positioned to strengthen its market presence and deepen engagement with guests, business partners, and the broader travel community across the region.
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