Novotel Hyderabad Airport Appoints Kishwar Jahan As The New Marketing & Communications Manager

Novotel Hyderabad Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Kishwar Jahan as their new Marketing & Communications Manager. With nearly 9 years of experience in the field of Sales & Marketing and nearly 3 years of entrepreneurial experience, Kishwar brings a wealth of expertise in advertising, hospitality, entertainment, beverage and fitness industries.

Kishwar is recognized for collaborating with clients and advising them on new marketing techniques and prospective target audiences. She has a route-to-market expertise with notable skills in devising brand management and positioning strategies, developing brand identity, and rolling out innovative campaigns.

“Kishwar’s expertise in marketing will be an asset to our team”, said Sukhbir Singh, General Manager of Novotel Hyderabad Airport. “Her innovative thinking, strong communication skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities will help us drive brand awareness and profitability”.

Prior to joining Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Kishwar was a Senior Manager - Key Accounts at John Distilleries in Hyderabad, where she developed and analyzed new business opportunities and worked across multi-brand sales channels and marketing campaigns. She has also managed end-to-end marketing plans, events, and campaigns, coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Kishwar has an MBA in Marketing & Finance from IIPM, Delhi and a B.A. in Economics from Fergusson College. Her areas of exposure include strategic marketing planning, brand management & positioning, market research & analysis, revenue generation, 360 degree marketing campaign, and marketing & communication plans.

In her new role at Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Kishwar will be responsible for designing marketing strategies and plans, deploying successful marketing campaigns, and creating & implementing go-to market strategies to promote overall positioning of the brand. She will also evaluate data for strategic decision-making and work in close coordination with the Marketing, Operations and Sales Teams.

The Novotel Hyderabad Airport team is excited to have Kishwar onboard and is confident that her experience and skills will prove invaluable in driving the brand’s growth and success.

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THE ST. REGIS GOA RESORTS MAKES NEW APPOINTMENTS IN THE MARKETING TEAM

The St. Regis Goa Resort appointed Ms. Gargi Guha as Director of Marketing and Communications

Mumbai, March 2023: Situated on the banks of the pristine Mobor beach, The St. Regis Goa Resort is a tranquil paradise for luxury travelers from across the globe. Nestled in the lush greenery along the banks of the river Sal, the hotel offers a soothing and relaxing environment for guests to unwind and relax. With an aim to elevate The St. Regis experience and provide unrivaled luxury experiences to the guests, the hotel has undertaken appointments in both the traditional and digital teams.

At the helm of marketing, the hotel has appointed, Ms. Gargi Guha as Director of Marketing and Communications at The St. Regis Goa Resort.

An experienced professional with over two decades of cumulative experience in sales and marketing, Gargi Guha joins The St. Regis Goa Resort, essentially for her immersive luxury experience. A seasoned communications specialist, Gargi has been a part of the pre-opening teams Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru and Park Hyatt Chennai. Previously, she has also worked with Marriott International under the Ritz Carlton brand in Bangalore. In her current role, Gargi will be largely responsible for positioning and leveraging the brand’s legacy in delivering its messaging as a luxury brand offering exceptional services and experiences.

In her free time, Gargi writes articles for several publications on her areas of interest which include Italian wine, food, and travel. She is certified in WSET Level 2 and has an MBA from the University of Wales.

Supporting Gargi in furthering The St. Regis legacy will be, Ms. Sandhya Sharma as Associate Director of Marketing at The St. Regis Goa Resort.

An ace Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM), Sandhya is a marketer with a strong leaning towards digital marketing with her past stint as Digital Client Services Manager of the Marriot Digital Service. She has a keen interest in digital disciplines including SEO, Paid Media, and Social Media, and has had a track record of steering customers toward booking on direct online channels.

She has rich experience working closely with hotels in the Marriott and Hilton brand portfolio in the APEC and North American markets, mostly from the vantage point of being an agency champion. Before joining The St. Regis Goa Resort, Sandhya was in a Corporate Marketing role managing Kaldan Samudhra Luxury Palace Hotel, Chennai, and other Accord brands.

Armed with an Engineering and MBA degree from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Sandhya enjoys travel, poetry writing, and blogging in her spare time.

In a bid to taking the digital footprint further, Mr. Bijo Thomas has been appointed as the Digital Marketing Manager at The St. Regis Goa Resort.

He has been a key player in the resort’s branding since October 2022 and handling all aspects of marketing for the hotel. Proficient in web-based solutions, OTA management, performance marketing, etc, he enjoys handling social media the most, often getting involved in the end-to-end content creation process from ideation to execution stages, scripting, directing, and also shooting videos. His expertise spans across mediums and he is adept at crafting marketing collaterals on most platforms.

Before joining The St. Regis Goa Resort, Bijo has had experiences handling marketing functions in several global brands like Hilton, Hyatt and other brands of Marriott International.

A musician at heart, Bijo is a songwriter and vocalist who can be found toggling between different instruments when not crafting content for the next campaign. Bijo has a Master’s in Media & Communication from Christ University in Bangalore.