Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan GM wins IHG Owners Impact Award
Karthi VK, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, received the Owners Impact Award at the IHG SWA Impact Awards 2025 for his leadership and contribution to the hotel's operational performance.
According to a press release, the award is among IHG Hotels and Resorts' highest recognitions for outstanding leadership and operational excellence.
It recognises leaders who deliver strong business performance, maintain operational excellence, build strong owner relationships and lead with a people-first approach.
Under Karthi VK's leadership, Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has strengthened its position as one of Bangladesh's leading luxury hospitality destinations.
His strategic vision, commitment to service excellence and focus on empowering employees have fostered innovation, collaboration and continuous growth across the hotel.
"This achievement is a proud moment for our entire hotel family. It reflects the leadership, integrity and dedication Karthi brings to the organisation every day," the hotel team said, inviting continued support for his work.
"His ability to inspire teams, build strong relationships and lead with humility has created an environment where people and performance thrive together," the hotel team said, inviting others to recognise this approach.
The hotel said the recognition also reflected the collective efforts of the Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan team and its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Congratulating Karthi VK, the hotel said the award would inspire its team to keep raising hospitality standards and reinforce its commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
