Delhi, December 05, 2016: Courtyard by Marriott, Agra has got an industry veteran to head its Operations Division. Vinayak Patnekar, who took over as Director of Operations, recently at Agra, brings with him vast experience in the field. He has been in the hospitality industry for over 16 years and is known for dynamism and depth. Patnekar has been associated with leading hotels across India and served in different capacities. He has a long and rewarding association with Marriott Internationaland has served as Director of Operations at Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow and Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur. Having worked with globally renowned hotel chain in various capacities, over the years, he is well conversant with global standards of hospitality.