Testimonials

Our original operating hotel “The Grand Inn & Residence” in Grande Prairie AB was run from the start by Popli Hospitality Inc.   Akanshu Popli played an important role in its success and management during the transition into our hands. When our company purchased the hotel the first step was re-branding the current property, The Podollan Rez-idence to what is now The Grand Inn and Residence. This included a complete restructuring of the systems and processes, as well as hiring and training of old and new employees. Akanshu was successful in retaining 100 % of the staff all while continuing to keep the hotels ranking at  #1 in the market share. 

While that task was underway Akanshu also played an important role in the opening of the new Delta by Marriott Hotel.  This hotel was purchased by our company at the same time as The Grand but required building from the ground up since it had not been completed at time of purchase.  With only having the bones of the building we had to decide on the brand we wanted to become by conducting a brand analysis, which Akanshu helped in setting up. He also played a key role in the design decisions of the various hotel areas including setting up the room matrix and layouts, kitchen, bar and restaurant design, as well as the office space allocation and gym layout. 

Akanshu takes pride in all the decisions he makes and follows through until the end.  He has great people skills at all levels, from encouraging staff to informing ownership groups which direction to go. He is eager to learn and perform at a level of excellence.

Mr. Akanshu Popli was hired by us as a CEO for Very Fine Motels Inc to take full charge of operations if a full service 248 rooms property. We found him to be totally dedicated and honest in handling people and resources. His rate management and dealings with Franchisers, Vendors and government agencies was very good. We believe he will handle all similar assignments with equal dexterity and dedication and wish him the Best.