Atmosphere Core, a vibrant name in the hospitality world, has announced the promotion of Ashwin Handa as Chief Operating Officer, South Asia. This important move aligns with the company’s broader plans to boost its footprint across South Asia and beyond, while also nurturing its internal culture and strengthening its brand identity.

With more than three decades of experience in the hospitality sector across India, Maldives, and Nepal, Ashwin brings a strong blend of operational expertise, business insight, and people-driven leadership to his new role. As COO, he will be responsible for overseeing the operations of all properties across the Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan, ensuring the brand’s spirit of "Joy of Giving" is reflected in every guest and team experience.

Sharing his excitement, Ashwin said, “It is an honour and privilege to be recognised and step into this role at a time of expansion and evolution for Atmosphere Core. I look forward to continuing this journey with our talented teams as we strengthen our brand presence, enter new markets, and build on our commitment to exceptional, heartfelt hospitality.”

Salil Panigrahi, Managing Director of Atmosphere Core, also expressed his pride, stating, “It is a proud moment that reflects our culture of recognising, trusting, and empowering deserving individuals within the organisation. Ashwin is a collaborative leader who holds our teams, values, and ambitions together. His ability to capture both the big picture and the smallest detail and have it executed seamlessly results in a high level of operational efficiency and strong business performance.”

This promotion marks the beginning of a series of strategic leadership elevations at Atmosphere Core, signalling a new chapter of dynamic growth and internal empowerment. Under Ashwin's leadership, the brand is confident of delivering greater operational excellence and building deeper connections with its guests and teams alike.