THE LEELA PALACE NEW DELHI IS PROUD TO WELCOME TAMIR KOBRIN AS GENERAL MANAGER

Tamir Kobrin has been named general manager of The Leela Palace New Delhi. With nearly 20 years of hospitality experience in the United States, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and South-East Asia, Kobrin has taken on the opportunity to manage The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts’ flagship hotel in New Delhi. After earning a diploma in hotel management from Les Roches Hotel Management School followed by the successful completion of a senior development programme at Cornell University, Kobrin started his career with the Three Kings Hotel in Basel, Switzerland. This immersion into the hospitality industry laid the foundation for Kobrin who went on work with top luxury hotels in Europe and the United States over the next decade. When Asia called, Kobrin eagerly accepted a position in Cambodia where he joined the Raffles Grand Hotel D’ Angkor, as resident manager. Kobrin continued to lead teams in various operational capacities at The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong where he served as front office manager, Aleenta Resorts in Hua Hin and Phang Nga/ Phuket, where he headed the opening, development and expansion of the group. Prior to joining The Leela, Kobrin was based in the Northeast of the United States and responsible for the pre-opening of the Stone House 1854 in Little Compton, Rhode Island. In 2008, Kobrin joined the opening team appointed by The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts as general manager to oversee pre-opening, opening and operations of the award-winning Leela Palace Udaipur. The 80 luxuriously-appointed rooms and suites at the property were designed to showcase the uninterrupted, captivating views of romantic Udaipur, the heritage city, the Aravalli hills and the City Palace. The elegant and contemporary interiors are embellished with traditional elements of Rajasthan design and artistry. Operational experience, multi-property management, refurbishment and renovation projects across different hotel and resort categories are distinguishing facets of his career in hospitality, while his command over eight languages enhances his ability to effectively lead diverse cultural teams. On spearheading the newest project of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Kobrin says, “Following the successful launch and positioning of The Leela Palace Udaipur, I see my appointment as an exciting challenge, once again. India is emerging as a strong super power contender and the honour of leading the young and dynamic Leela team at the most opportune time of growth in the nation’s capital is extremely exciting. This, combined with managing the newest hotel in India - one of the finest, well-built properties in the world -allows me to strive for even greater excellence. I am eager to raise the bar in hospitality excellence for the brand and the country.” Welcoming the seasoned hotelier, Rajiv Kaul, president of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said, “Tamir is a highly accomplished professional and we welcome his multi-cultural experience in the hospitality industry. I am confident that he will be successful in positioning The Leela Palace New Delhi as one of the most exclusive hotels in the country.” About The Leela Palace New Delhi The Leela Palace New Delhi perfectly exemplifies the magnificent architecture, grace and elegance of Lutyens’ Delhi. Located at the heart of the prestigious Diplomatic Enclave area, the hotel is in proximity to the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister's office, a number of embassies, the central business district and a host of historical monuments. At the hotel, you can experience the luxury of 260 wide-spaced guestrooms and suites each spanning over 550 square feet and a Presidential Suite sprawling over 4,300 square feet. A royal Indian dining experience is offered at Jamavar, modern global dining at The Qube, an exclusive Japanese culinary experience at Megu, a gastronomically entertaining evening at Le Cirque and a sophisticated retreat at The Library for wines and liqueurs. For pure, blissful indulgence an exclusive spa by ESPA is presented for the first time in the capital. The Leela Palace New Delhi combines state-of-the-art functionality with traditional warmth to ensure guests the highest levels of Indian hospitality at a global standard. About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned and operated by Hotel Leelaventure Ltd, headquartered in Mumbai. The luxury hotel group manages seven award-winning hotels in India which include prime urban locations in Bangalore, Gurgaon, Mumbai, New Delhi and magical holiday escapes in Goa, Kovalam and Udaipur. Properties under development will open soon in Chennai followed by Agra, Jaipur and Ashtamudi, Kerala. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to extending warm, gracious, anticipatory service in settings that ideally capture the essence of India. The group has marketing alliances with Germany-based Kempinski, US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of Global Hotel Alliance based in Switzerland. For further information please visit www.theleela.com For further press information please contact Katerina or Emily at Ann Scott Associates: 0207 823 9988 katerina@annscott.co.uk / emily@annscott.co.uk