Marriott International has named Kiran Andicot Senior Vice President for South Asia, a strategic decision designed to bolster executive leadership in one of the planet’s fastest-growing travel and tourism corridors. The role will oversee ongoing expansion across the subcontinent — including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal — aligning property development, brand diversification and operational excellence. This regional leadership infusion will sharpen Marriott’s capacity to drive new hotel openings, optimize performance and amplify tourism benefits for communities of South Asia.
Kiran Andicot brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in various key roles that have positioned him as a strong leader within Marriott. Having joined the company in 2006, Andicot has played an instrumental role in Marriott’s continued expansion and success across South Asia.
Before his new appointment, Andicot worked in Marriott’s Development & Feasibility team, helping shape the company’s growth strategy for the region. His extensive expertise includes hotel operations, market analysis, feasibility studies, and business development, making him uniquely qualified to lead Marriott’s growth efforts in South Asia.
Andicot’s new role as Senior Vice President will oversee Marriott’s operations in South Asia, with a focus on expanding the company’s portfolio and driving operational efficiency across its existing and future properties. Under his leadership, Marriott aims to further solidify its position as the region’s largest hospitality chain and a key player in the growing tourism sector.
Marriott’s development strategy under Andicot’s leadership is centered on supporting South Asia’s booming tourism industry. This includes a combination of property developments in major cities and regions that are popular with both business and leisure travelers, as well as an expansion into emerging markets.
In addition to driving growth in the hospitality sector, Marriott remains committed to supporting sustainable tourism practices and contributing to the local economies where it operates. As part of Marriott’s global sustainability efforts, the company integrates eco-friendly building practices, renewable energy, and waste reduction initiatives into its development plans. These measures align with South Asia’s increasing focus on sustainable tourism, which aims to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Marriott International keeps a firm grip on South Asia’s promising future now that Kiran Andicot steps in as Senior Vice President in the role. Andicot’s global hospitality résumé maps neatly onto the growing demand for South Asian travel, equipping the company to strengthen its foothold as a preferred gateway to the region. Under his guidance, the firm will connect travelers with both renowned milestones and hidden gems, using the current corridor of increasing regional travel to reinforce its enduring place on the worldwide tourism table. Marriott’s broader rollout across India and neighboring markets — anchored by responsible expansion, wealth-sharing with local communities and progressive environmental practices — will not only ease the region’s growth trajectory but also weave enduring, authentic stories for visitors from every timezone.
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