Five FHRAI Honours Recognise Tamara Leisure Experiences Across Hotels, Wellness and Leadership

O by Tamara Coimbatore and Amal Tamara secured property awards, while Mold Jafar, Chef Baranidharan M and Jijo Mathew received individual recognition at the 56th Annual Convention

Tamara Leisure Experiences has received five honours at the FHRAI 56th Annual Convention, with awards spanning hotel performance, wellness, culinary expertise, front office management and human resources.
The recognition covered both properties and professionals across the hospitality group’s portfolio.
O by Tamara Coimbatore was named Best Upscale Hotel of the Year, while Amal Tamara received the Best Wellness Resort award for its approach to Ayurvedic wellness.
Three professionals from Tamara Leisure Experiences properties were also recognised across individual categories.
Mold Jafar of The Tamara Coorg was named Hotel Front Office Manager of the Year in the Luxury Hotels Male category.

Chef Baranidharan M of O by Tamara Coimbatore received the Executive Chef of the Year recognition in the Midscale Hotels Male category.
Jijo Mathew of O by Tamara Thiruvananthapuram was named Human Resources Manager of the Year in the Upscale Hotels Male category.
The five honours collectively recognised different areas of the company’s operations, ranging from guest services and culinary expertise to people management, hotel performance and wellness.

Samir M.C., CEO, Tamara Leisure Experiences, said, “These recognitions are particularly meaningful because they reflect the different elements that come together to define Tamara, our people, our destinations and the experiences we create. We have always believed that responsible and memorable hospitality is built through authentic engagement with our guests, our teams and the places in which we operate. To see this philosophy recognised across both individual and property categories is a strong affirmation of the work our teams do every day.”
The FHRAI 56th Annual Convention was held from August 21 to 23, 2026, at Taj Ganges. The event brought together more than 1,000 delegates from India and overseas, including policymakers, hospitality industry leaders and other stakeholders from the tourism sector.

The convention provided a platform for discussions and engagement around developments and priorities affecting the Indian hospitality industry.
Tamara Leisure Experiences also links its hospitality operations with employment opportunities within the destinations where its properties operate. According to the company, around 50% of its workforce is hired from local communities.
Its hospitality portfolio spans different travel segments. The Tamara Coorg offers a plantation based luxury experience, while O by Tamara operates in the contemporary urban hospitality segment. Amal Tamara focuses on personalised Ayurvedic wellness experiences.

The company also operates Lilac Hotels, which provides urban stays, while Tamara Eco Resorts focuses on luxury nature retreats.
Through these hospitality formats, Tamara Leisure Experiences focuses on connecting its properties with the local culture, communities and natural surroundings of their respective destinations.
The five FHRAI honours recognise both individual professionals and properties within this portfolio, covering hospitality operations, employee management, culinary expertise and wellness.

ABOUT TAMARA LEISURE EXPERIENCES
Tamara Leisure Experiences was established in 2005 and operates a portfolio of hospitality brands across different travel and accommodation segments.
Its portfolio includes Tamara Eco Resorts, O by Tamara, Lilac Hotels and Amal Tamara, with more than 1,000 keys across the group.
The company follows an approach centred on Profit, People and Planet, with its properties designed to account for their natural surroundings and connections with local communities.
According to the company, Tamara Leisure Experiences is among the hospitality groups holding Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification.
The hospitality group is currently expanding across Indian and international markets.

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