Kobrin has more than two decades of international experience with some of the world�s leading luxury hospitality brands and is known for his expertise in working with boutique properties. He has held management positions at prestigious international hotel groups including: Ritz Carlton, Raffles and Mandarin Oriental.  Most recently he was General Manager of Soul Maldives.

�Tamir with his extensive experience of managing cross-cultural teams and his flair for languages brings in a dynamic management style to the newest palace hotel in Udaipur,� said The Leela�s Senior Vice President Rajiv Kaul. 

Tamir Kobrin began his career with the Three Kings Hotel in Basel, Switzerland. Subsequently, he worked at The Ritz Carlton, Central Park in New York.  His stint in South East Asia started with the Raffles Grand Hotel D� Angkor, Cambodia as a Resident Manager. Thereafter, in various operational capacities, Kobrin has led teams at The Mandarin Oriental and Aleenta Resorts.

His operational experience, multi-property management, project refurbishment and hotel renovation across different hotel categories has been honed after 15 years in the industry.  And his command of seven languages enhances his ability to effectively communicate with his team.

�I see my appointment as an exciting challenge,� said Kobrin. �India is emerging as a strong contender as the next super power and here I am, leading the young and dynamic Leela team at the most opportune time of growth. My endeavor will always be to raise the bar for the brand,� he concluded.  
      
Kobrin graduated from Les Roches with a diploma in Hotel Management and went on to attend Cornell University where he received a Hospitality Management certificate. 

The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur
Set on the banks of beautiful Lake Pichola, The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur has 80 luxurious rooms and suites and captivating views of this romantic heritage city and the surrounding majestic Aravili Mountains. Renowned architect Bill Bensley and interior designer Jeffrey Wilkes have created a modern palace recalling the grandeur of Udaipur�s historic past.  The luxury boutique hotel has three restaurants, a lounge and bar and the 10,000-square-foot Spa at The Leela by ESPA.  Guest rooms � all with views of Lake Pichola � measure an average of 580 square feet with the Maharaja Suite, an impressive 3,552 square feet.  The design is contemporary with traditional elements of Rajasthani artistry. 

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. operates The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kovalam (Kerala), Gurgaon and Udaipur. Located in key business and leisure destinations, and charting a pan India presence in the near future, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts are a blend of aesthetic sensibility, modern amenities and truly reflect the essence of India. New hotels will soon open in Chennai (2010) and New Delhi (2010); with future plans to develop hotels in Agra, Hyderabad and Pune. The group has marketing alliances with Germany based Kempinski (Hoteliers since 1897); US based Preferred Hotel Group and are members of Global Hotel Alliance based in Geneva, Switzerland.
 

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