The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Neelabh Chugh as General Manager
Hospitality leader with nearly three decades of experience to lead IHG's first Vignette Collection hotel in India and South West AsiaPanchkula, Haryana, India - 10 August 2026: The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels
Hospitality leader with nearly three decades of experience to lead IHG’s first Vignette Collection hotel in India and South West Asia
Panchkula, Haryana, India – 10 August 2026: The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Neelabh Chugh as General Manager.
In his new role, Neelabh will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, while leading the property’s strategic direction and commercial performance as it prepares to welcome guests as the first Vignette Collection hotel in India and South West Asia.
Neelabh joins The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG with over 29 years of hospitality experience across leading international and Indian hotel brands. Over the course of his career, he has been associated with Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group, Taj Group of Hotels, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and IHG Hotels & Resorts, holding leadership positions across Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Ludhiana. His experience spans hotel operations, pre-openings, and hotel repositioning projects.
An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow, and the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Neelabh has successfully led three hotel pre-openings and two hotel repositioning projects during his career. His appointment at The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG marks his fourth hotel pre-opening.
Speaking on his appointment, Neelabh Chugh, General Manager, The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG, said: “I am delighted to join The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection and be part of a hotel that represents a significant addition to IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the region. As we prepare to welcome our first guests, our focus will be on building a strong team culture, delivering thoughtful and consistent guest experiences, and bringing the individuality of Vignette Collection to life. I look forward to working alongside the team to establish the hotel as a preferred destination in the Chandigarh Tricity region.”
With Neelabh at the helm, The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels & Resorts is well positioned to deliver a guest experience that reflects the distinct character of the destination and the values of the Vignette Collection brand.
The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG follows in the footsteps of Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, Vignette Collection in UAE, Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection, Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection, UAE and the tallest hotel in the world; Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection. The collection includes hotels across Europe, North America and Australia, including Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection and Casa da Companhia, Vignette Collection in Portugal; Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection in the United States; and The Ava Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection in Australia.
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