Patnekar has a long and rewarding association with Marriott International and has served as Director of Operations at Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow and Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur.

COURTYARD BY Marriott, Agra has appointed industry veteran Vinayak Patnekar to head its Operations Division. Patnekar, who took over as Director of Operations, brings with him vast experience in the field. He has been in the hospitality industry for over 16 years and is known for dynamism and depth. Patnekar has been associated with leading hotels across India and served in different capacities.

He has a long and rewarding association with Marriott International and has served as Director of Operations at Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow and Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur. Having worked with globally renowned hotel chain in various capacities, over the years, he is well conversant with global standards of hospitality.

“In his new role as the Director of Operations, Courtyard by Marriott, Agra, Patnekar will be in charge of Guest Services, Rooms Division Management, F&B Operations, Administration, Project Management, Events and Revenues, and leverage his experience of managing diverse leadership responsibilities to add value to our property” says, Abhishek Sahai, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Agra.

Patnekar, on his part says, “It is a great opportunity & honour to be associated with Courtyard by Marriott, Agra. I look forward to both, learning and imparting, hospitality skills in my new assignment. ”