Varun Group Chairman V. Prabhu Kishore Honoured With IHC-IIHM Hospitality Award 2026-27

The recognition acknowledges his contribution to hospitality development, employment generation and destination-led tourism across Andhra Pradesh and South India.

Visakhapatnam, October 8, 2026: V. Prabhu Kishore, Founder and Chairman of the Varun Group, has received the IHC-IIHM Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Industry Award 2026-27.

Presented by the International Hospitality Council, London, in association with the International Institute of Hotel Management, the award recognises Kishore’s entrepreneurial leadership and contribution to the growth of hospitality and tourism infrastructure in South India. IIHM and IHC present the Outstanding Contribution honour as part of a wider awards programme recognising leadership across hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. IIHM Blog

Under his leadership, Varun Group has developed interests across hospitality, automobiles, infrastructure, real estate and allied sectors. Its hospitality portfolio includes Accor-managed properties such as Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, The Bheemili Resort Managed by Accor and Novotel Vijayawada Varun. The group’s flagship coastal property has earlier been recognised, with the SIHRA award for Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India going to Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, and it has also bagged the Excellence Award for India’s Best Coastal Hotel.

These properties have contributed to the development of Visakhapatnam, Bheemili and Vijayawada as destinations for leisure, corporate travel, weddings and MICE tourism. At Bheemili, guests can enjoy experiences such as a campfire dinner at The Bheemili Resort. The award also acknowledges Kishore’s role in raising regional hospitality standards, creating employment and supporting the wider tourism economy.

“This award is not only a personal honour, but also a tribute to the dedication and excellence of our teams across the Varun Group,” said V. Prabhu Kishore. “Hospitality has always been about creating meaningful experiences, building trust and contributing to the communities we serve.”

Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort Managed by Accor, described the recognition as a defining moment for the group’s hospitality business.

“Mr. Prabhu Kishore’s vision, leadership and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in building a strong hospitality legacy in the region,” she said. “We are honoured to carry forward his vision while contributing to the growth of Visakhapatnam as a leading leisure, business and MICE destination.”

The award reinforces Varun Group’s position within South India’s hospitality sector as it continues to focus on guest experience, culinary offerings, wellness, leisure, business travel and destination-led tourism. Recent examples include the Araku Ruchulu culinary experience at Novotel Vijayawada Varun and the Calm Salon and Spa at Novotel Vijayawada Varun.

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Article excerpt: Varun Group Founder and Chairman V. Prabhu Kishore has been honoured by IHC and IIHM for his contribution to hospitality and tourism development in South India.

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