Aloft Kathmandu Thamel's marketing manager Shahi wins 'Select Property Marketing Leader of the Year'

KATHMANDU: Aloft Kathmandu Thamel’s Marketing Manager, Suarpana Shahi, has been awarded 'Select Property Marketing Leader of the Year' at Marriott International’s ELITE Awards 2025, the hotel announced on Tuesday.

The ELITE Awards are Marriott’s highest internal honours, recognising leaders across Sales, Global Sales, Revenue Strategy and Marketing. Winners are chosen through a rigorous evaluation of leadership, revenue performance, guest service and community involvement.

Shahi has more than 12 years' experience in hospitality and brand development and joined Aloft Kathmandu Thamel in April 2023. She has led integrated marketing and public relations strategies that follow Marriott’s global standards while remaining relevant to the local market.

Her work at the hotel has included brand positioning, guest engagement initiatives, outlet relaunches and performance-driven digital campaigns, which the hotel says have supported sustained business growth.

General Manager Vikram Singh said, “Shahi’s creativity, vision, and consistency have significantly contributed to strengthening our brand presence and enhancing our marketing initiatives.”

Shahi said, “I am truly honoured to receive this recognition from Marriott International. This achievement reflects the collective effort of an exceptional team. I extend my sincere appreciation to our General Manager, Vikram Singh, our Director of Sales & Marketing, Pawan Rajbhandari, my Sales & Marketing team, the entire Aloft Kathmandu Thamel family, and Marriott International for their continuous support, guidance, and trust. This recognition truly belongs to all of us.”

The award highlights Aloft Kathmandu Thamel’s focus on innovation and service excellence and follows the hotel’s Sales Team being awarded 'Select Property Sales Team of the Year' in 2024.