What It Takes to Manage One of India’s Top Hotel & Resort Chains

Aryavir Kumar is the current Managing Director of one of India’s top hotel chains, The Clarks Hotels & Resorts.  In this podcast, he answers our questions about his family’s history with The Brij Hotels and The Clarks Hotels and how his family continues to expand their offerings in India and abroad.  Aryavir also takes us on his educational and professional path to explain how his Swiss Hospitality degree shaped his approach to management.

We ask Aryavir about Indian tourism and travel and how this has changed and evolved over the past twenty years.  Although India continues to attract many international travelers, it is clear that domestic travel has exploded and that demands and expectations have also evolved.  It is clear that Aryavir enjoys the fast-paced and demanding role of Managing Director and he is constantly on the lookout for how to improve customer satisfaction and to create new experiences for The Clarks clientele.

Finally, we ask Aryavir about what it takes to grow and manage a hotel chain that must constantly respond to changing trends.  He finishes by giving our younger listeners advice on what it takes to become a Managing Director of an established hotel chain.

Aryavir Kumar currently leads and manages one of the top hotel chains in India, The Clarks Hotels & Resorts. As the Managing Director, he oversees the operations and strategic direction of over 100 hotels in India and abroad, ensuring customer satisfaction, quality standards, and profitability.Aryavir holds a degree in Hospitality Administration from Glion Institute of Higher Education, one of the world's leading hospitality schools. 

Aryavir is also the Co-Founder of Oxypure Oxygen Bar, a unique wellness concept that offers pure oxygen therapy in a relaxing environment. He has a passion for creating memorable experiences for guests, partners, and employees, and has a strong background in event management and planning. Aryavir has organized and hosted several successful events, such as weddings, conferences, and concerts, for diverse and high-profile clients.

 Aryavir has multiple skills in hospitality, event management, and event planning. Along with hospitality and event management, Aryavir also has a professional golfing career.  He is driven by the mission of providing exceptional service, quality, and value to the hospitality sector, and he is always looking for new ways to innovate and grow. Aryavir values teamwork, diversity, and sustainability, and he believes that he can bring a unique perspective and experience to any organization that shares these values.