Kavitha Iyer is a visionary hospitality design executive shaping global brands through creativity, commercial clarity, and strategic foresight. As Vice President of Architecture & Design at Choice Hotels International, she leads innovation across a multi-brand portfolio, delivering differentiated guest experiences, strong owner ROI, and sustainable solutions built for long-term value.
Her impact spans over two decades across industry powerhouses. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, she led design strategy for 14 brands, including Garner, Holiday Inn, Atwell Suites, and voco while redefining Premium, Lifestyle, and Luxury icons including Hotel Indigo and InterContinental. At Marriott International, she guided next-generation transformation through experience for flagship brands like Marriott, Sheraton, Westin.
A recognized leader and advocate for the future of hospitality, Kavitha serves on the Advisory Board for Boutique Design and as Co-Chair of the AHLA Design & Construction Committee. She is a Boutique 18 honoree, and an award-winning artist and designer whose multidisciplinary approach elevates both placemaking and performance.
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