Anuraag Bhatnagar
Chief Executive Officer,
The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts
The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts
Anuraag Bhatnagar, the Chief Executive Officer of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, is a dynamic leader with an illustrious career spanning over 35 years in the hospitality industry. Renowned for his strategic vision and inspirational leadership, Anuraag has led some of the world’s most prestigious Indian and international hotel brands, consistently positioning them at the forefront of the market.
A seasoned hospitality professional, Anuraag is celebrated for his ability to blend strategic business acumen with exceptional interpersonal skills, driving market-leading returns and creating substantial stakeholder value.
Anuraag’s exceptional contributions to the hospitality industry have been widely recognized. He has been honored as “Hotelier of the Year” at the World of Wedding Summit & Awards 2024, “CEO of the Year” by PATWA International Travel Awards 2023 at ITB Berlin, and “Luxury Hotelier of the Year” by India Gourmet Luxe 2023. Additionally, he has received accolades such as ‘Hotelier of the Year’ at the EazyDiner Awards 2017 by Vir Sanghvi and at the Food Food India Awards 2018 by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, as well as the prestigious ‘COO/VP of the Year – International’ by Hotelier India Awards 2017.
Anuraag’s exceptional contributions to the hospitality industry have been widely recognized. He has been honored as “Hotelier of the Year” at the World of Wedding Summit & Awards 2024, “CEO of the Year” by PATWA International Travel Awards 2023 at ITB Berlin, and “Luxury Hotelier of the Year” by India Gourmet Luxe 2023. Additionally, he has received accolades such as ‘Hotelier of the Year’ at the EazyDiner Awards 2017 by Vir Sanghvi and at the Food Food India Awards 2018 by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, as well as the prestigious ‘COO/VP of the Year – International’ by Hotelier India Awards 2017.