Prakhar Mathur Nominated for Top GM Awards 2026

Prakhar Mathur, General Manager of Karma Chalets, a unit of ICK Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. in Gurugram, Haryana, has been nominated for India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026. The nomination was announced in April 2026, recognising his role in driving operational performance, revenue growth and multi-property leadership in the hospitality sector.

Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Mathur’s current position as General Manager at Karma Chalets, where he has been serving since October 2023. The resort operates in Gurugram under ICK Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., catering to boutique resort and experiential hospitality segments.

According to the company, he oversees end-to-end resort operations, including financial performance, guest service delivery and departmental coordination aligned with business objectives.

Operational Responsibilities and Scope

Mathur is responsible for managing profit and loss, budgeting, forecasting and operational planning to ensure financial discipline and efficiency. His role includes implementing pricing strategies, managing booking channels and coordinating sales functions to optimise revenue performance.

The company said he also supervises capital expenditure projects, renovations and asset lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Performance and Business Outcomes

Mathur delivered 12% year-on-year top-line growth and 8% bottom-line improvement at Karma Chalets through revenue optimisation and cost control measures. He also strengthened operational workflows and reporting systems to improve consistency and management oversight.

He has led recruitment, mentoring and retention of leadership teams across departments, contributing to improved operational stability and service delivery.

Career Background and Multi-Property Experience

Mathur has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with leadership roles across resort and hotel operations. Prior to his current role, he served as General Manager – Operations & Projects at Howard Hospitality & Wellness from November 2020 to October 2023.

During that tenure, he oversaw operations across 14 properties and supported expansion to 22 locations, managing pre-opening activities, infrastructure readiness and team onboarding while maintaining consistent revenue growth.

Earlier Roles and Professional Development

Earlier in his career, Mathur held General Manager roles at Spree Hotels in Mumbai and Saya Grand Club & Spa Resort in Thane, managing full-scale operations and financial performance. He also worked with Toshali Royal View Resort, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts and ITC WelcomHeritage, progressing through operational leadership roles.

He began his career with Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, in guest service operations and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. The India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026 awards, organised by Hospitality Career Profile, are currently in the nomination phase, with evaluation ongoing.