JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa has appointed Varun Babbar as its new hotel manager, effective 1 September 2026. Babbar brings more than 16 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role. He will focus on operational excellence and enhancing guest experiences.
His career includes leadership roles at several JW Marriott properties and pre-opening assignments in India and Sri Lanka.
Previously, Babbar served as director of rooms at JW Marriott Goa. During his tenure, he helped the hotel climb from #67 to #5 on TripAdvisor within six months. He also achieved the highest Intent to Recommend score in the Asia-Pacific region, consistently exceeding 90%.
Before joining JW Marriott Khao Lak, Babbar was director of operations at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams in Sri Lanka, a US$1.4 billion integrated resort. Under his leadership, the property reached the #1 position on TripAdvisor in its first year and maintained guest satisfaction scores above 95%.
Commenting on his appointment, Babbar said, "I am delighted to join JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa and return to a brand that has played an important role in my professional journey."
Abhimanyu Singh, area general manager for Southern Thailand, welcomed Babbar to the team. He said, "We are delighted to welcome Varun to the team. His extensive background in luxury hospitality brings valuable expertise to the resort."
Babbar's appointment aims to strengthen JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa's reputation as a leading luxury destination in Thailand. The resort will continue to focus on service excellence and guest satisfaction.
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