Sumi Yashshree Hotels & Resorts, appoints Pinak Ranjan Guha as General Manager - Sales & Marketing

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With over 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Pinak Brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the role. Prior to this he was with Mayfair Hotels & Resorts where he spearheaded the Kolkata Sales Team driving exceptional results.

His Career has also included roles with Kumarakom Lake Resort, Quality Inn Golden Park , Central Hotel & The HHI Group .In His new role Pinak will be responsible for overseeing and leading a dynamic team to achieve revenue goals of the property .

Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan is pleased to announce the appointment of Saarang Vikas Amritkar as its new Sales Manager

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Pune, May, 2023: Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan is pleased to announce Saarang Vikas Amritkar as the new Sales Manager for the hotel. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Saarang brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role at the Hotel. He has previously held sales positions at various hotel brands, including Radisson, Hyatt and others. 

In his new role at Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan, Saarang will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies that drive revenue growth for the hotel. He will also lead the sales team and work closely with other departments to ensure smooth functioning within the property. 

Saarang has been working in the hospitality industry since 2010.  Since then, he has gained an extensive background in various key sales positions within the hospitality industry. Together, with his colleagues Saarang will oversee the sales department to achieve the goals set for the year and to increase business at the property. 

"I am proud to be a part of this team and looking forward for  this new role. I am hopeful that with my expertise and skills and with the constant support of my team, I will be able to further elevate the growth strategy for the hotel and achieve desired results.," said Saarang Vikas Amritkar.

The team is excited to have Saarang onboard and looking forward to working  him in his new endeavour. 


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

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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.

Aartee Thadani has joined The Westin Goa as their Marketing & Communications Manager

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Her new role entails handling the overall marketing and brand positioning of The Westin Goa, across platforms both online and offline

With 8+ years of working across industries in the hospitality, entertainment and events sector and having completed her post-graduation is advertising at the ISDI | WPP School of Communication, Aartee comes with a strong background in marketing and advertising both.

Aartee’s new role entails handling the overall marketing and brand positioning of The Westin Goa, across platforms both online and offline, and driving creative strategies to meet and exceed the forecasted revenue figures alongside numerous stakeholders and management, both at the property and brand level.

Holiday Inn Goa Candolim appoints Vinayak Prabhavalkar as Director of Sales & Marketing

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Vinayak comes with 15-plus years of experience in the field of Sales & Marketing

Vinayak has previously been associated with IHG and he has spearheaded sales and marketing for Fairfield by Marriott Goa Anjuna, where he was responsible for strategic planning and ensuring successful implementation across multiple markets pan India based on their vision and strategic plan for growth.

The new position as Director of Sales & Marketing requires someone with excellent communication skills, who can build long-term relationships with business partners and customers by understanding their needs and being able to deliver results through effective marketing strategies, pricing policies, and procedures that are consistent with IHG’s values, culture, and standards for customer service.

Nitin Gohri has been appointed as the Director of Sales at ‘The Westin Goa’

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The Westin Goa is pleased to welcome Nitin Gohri, a highly driven professional with over 12 years of experience in IHCL as their Director of Sales. He adds a great deal of industry knowledge and expertise to the MICE business.

Nitin will be further taking up the responsibility to lead and manage strategic sales, developing MICE strategies, and expanding the wedding portfolio for The Westin Goa. He has always focused on building long-term customer relationships and is respected for his ability to scale new business segments. Nitin is dedicated to deliver the finest standards of service.

Nitin began his career with the Regional Sales Team in Delhi before moving to the Taj Palace in New Delhi where he worked on several convention segments. Nitin’s last assignment was with Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai as the Director of Catering Sales, where he played an instrumental role in transforming the hotel’s positioning and delivering remarkable commercial excellence for the property.

THE WESTIN RISHIKESH RESORT & SPA APPOINTS ROHIT CHHOKAR AS DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

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National, December 2022: The Westin Rishikesh Resort & Spa, the first Westin branded property in the Himalayas, has announced the appointment of Rohit Chhokar as Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 14 years of expertise in innovating and implementing strategies in the hospitality industry, Rohit will be focusing on optimizing the resort’s revenue performance as well as establishing the brand’s positioning of being the most versatile and preferred resort in the Himalayas.

With the new position, Rohit will be instrumental in implementing strategies to enhance the brand reputation by driving innovative campaigns. Being a seasoned sales leader, he will spearhead business plans to deliver profitability and continue the successful growth trajectory for the hotel brand. Rohit is synonymous with being result oriented, with an analytical and passionate approach to marketing, sales, and revenue management.

Rohit has held key positions across renowned hospitality brands including Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, JHM Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

Apart from being passionate about wellness, Rohit enjoys playing basketball and exploring new

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