Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati has announced the appointment of Samata Danday Chand as its Hotel Manager, bringing on board an experienced hospitality leader as the property gears up for its much-anticipated opening. The hotel is yet to open and is expected to welcome guests by April.

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Samata brings deep operational knowledge and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Her leadership approach is rooted in service excellence, team empowerment, and building high-performance cultures that deliver consistent results.

She began her career with IHCL – Taj Group of Hotels, where she spent nearly a decade as Executive Housekeeper. During this phase, she successfully led several pre-opening projects and renovation initiatives, gaining strong exposure to large-scale hotel operations. She later moved into Learning & Development roles, contributing to the strengthening of talent development and training frameworks.

Samata’s career progression saw her take on senior operational roles, including Operations Manager and Director of Rooms, where she oversaw end-to-end hotel operations and played a key role in driving efficiency and service standards across departments.

Most recently, she was associated with JW Marriott Bengaluru Golfshire as Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms. In this role, she was instrumental in enhancing luxury guest experiences while maintaining operational excellence in a highly competitive environment.

Outside of her professional role, Samata is a keen traveller, an avid long-distance driver, and a dedicated yoga practitioner. She will be accompanied by her husband Kartik and their children, Akshat and Samaira, as she takes on this new assignment.

Her appointment comes at a crucial phase for Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati, as the hotel prepares for its opening and sets the foundation for strong operational performance under experienced leadership.