The Leela Palace New Delhi appoints General Manager, Mr. Charles L. Morris

The Leela Palace New Delhi appoints General Manager, Mr. Charles L. Morris The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles L. Morris as the General Manager of its newest property, The Leela Palace New Delhi. Prior to joining The Leela, Mr. Morris was General Manager of The Peninsula Bangkok. Welcoming the appointment of Mr. Morris, Rajiv Kaul, President of The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to welcome Charles to The Leela and have someone of his calibre and pedigree as our pre-opening General Manager to lead the team of The Leela Palace New Delhi. Charles brings with him an impeccable reputation for excellence and a remarkable track record in the luxury hotel sector, which I am sure he will put to excellent use in his new role.” In his new role, Mr. Morris will be responsible for overseeing the opening of the new hotel and implementing high operational standards at the hotel, opening in time for the Commonwealth Games. Mr. Morris, on being part of The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts said, “I am thrilled to be joining The Leela at such an exciting time and look forward to leading the team of The Leela Palace New Delhi, as we strive for excellence in all areas of hospitality.” Mr. Morris has more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including three years as General Manager of The Peninsula Bangkok, Resident Manager of The Peninsula, Manila; General Manager of the St Geran Hotel, Mauritius; Area Director of Six Senses Maldives; and Vice President of Raffles International Ltd. Located in the heart of Chanakyapuri and the Diplomatic Enclave of New Delhi and in close proximity to the Presidential Palace, The Leela Palace will set new benchmarks whilst providing the finest hospitality and excellent service at all levels. With 260 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants and a bar, a Grand Ballroom and multiple meeting rooms, a Spa by ESPA, a fitness centre and a roof top infinity pool, the much awaited opening of The Leela Palace New Delhi is now just a few months away. About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. operates The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kovalam (Kerala), Gurgaon and Udaipur. Located in key business and leisure destinations, and planning a pan-Indian presence in the near future, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts are a blend of aesthetic sensibility and modern amenities and truly reflect the essence of India. The next hotel will open in Chennai (2011); with future plans to develop hotels in Agra, Hyderabad and Pune. The group has marketing alliances with Germany-based Kempinski (Hoteliers since 1897) and US-based Preferred Hotel Group and is a member of Global Hotel Alliance based in Geneva, Switzerland. For further information, please visit www.theleela.com For high resolution pictures please visit www.leonardo.com/theleela Login: Leela Password: corpcom For further press information please contact Emily at Ann Scott Associates: 0207 823 9988 / emily@annscott.co.uk