Anya Gurgaon appoints Chitra Awasthi as General Manager

Chitra Awasthi brings over 25 years of experience across sales, marketing, revenue management and hotel operations.

Anya Gurgaon, located on Golf Course Road, has appointed Chitra Awasthi as its new General Manager. With over 25 years of experience across some of India’s and the world’s leading hospitality brands, Awasthi brings experience in revenue growth, brand positioning, and stakeholder management to her new role.

Awasthi’s career spans Marriott International, Hyatt, The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, and Radisson, where she held progressively senior leadership positions across sales, marketing, food & beverage, and revenue management. Most recently, she held a senior leadership role at Radisson Hotel, Delhi MG Road, overseeing hotel operations and sales, marketing and revenue management.

Experience across leading hospitality brands

Earlier in her career, Awasthi served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, and held similar leadership roles at Le Méridien Jaipur, JW Marriott Mussoorie, and Le Méridien Gurugram under the Marriott International portfolio.

Prior to that, she spent over six years with The Oberoi Group at Trident and The Oberoi, Gurgaon, rising from Banquet Sales Manager to Regional Sales Manager. She began her career with stints at Le Méridien New Delhi, The Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi, Moevenpick Hotel Dubai, and Hotel Hans Plaza New Delhi.

Over her career, Awasthi has been recognised with several accolades, including the “Spirit to Serve” award from Marriott International, special recognition for outstanding RevPAR performance during the pandemic, and the Inspirational Woman Leader award at the ET Women’s Conclave.

She holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Meerut, and a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from the University of Delhi.

Focus on operations and revenue

In her new role at Anya Gurgaon, Awasthi will lead overall property operations, with a focus on strengthening rooms and F&B revenue, enhancing guest experience, and driving the hotel’s positioning in the Gurgaon hospitality market.

Speaking on her appointment, Awasthi said: “I’m looking forward to unlocking what this location truly deserves — elevating the guest experience, driving F&B and banqueting to match the address, and building on the strong foundations already in place. I’m grateful to the hotel’s promoters for this opportunity.”