India, November 2023: Six Senses Fort Barwara is proud to announce the appointment of Aaron McGrath as Regional General Manager. A holder of both a Diploma in Hotel Management from Hotel Institute Montreux, Switzerland and an MBA from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland, and a career spanning over three decades in the international hospitality industry, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a dynamic leadership approach to lead our team into an exciting new era.

Aaron has consistently excelled in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of international hospitality, hotels, and integrated resorts. His pragmatic leadership style, marked by a calm and composed demeanour under pressure, sets the stage for excellence in service delivery and operational effectiveness. With a strong track record of identifying and resolving complex organizational challenges, Aaron quickly gets to the heart of issues, formulating effective solutions to ensure seamless operations and guest satisfaction.

A true sustainabilist, he has been with Six Senses since 2016, initially as General Manager for Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman, Regional General Manager for Saudi Arabia, and Regional General Manager for Australasia & Pacific, before taking up his current role as Regional General Manager for India and Bhutan, where he leads the day to day operation of the spectacular Six Senses Fort Barwara located in Rajasthan, India.

With a passion for training and development, Aaron has cultivated company cultures grounded in customer- centricity and operational excellence. He remains committed to closing skills gaps, enabling individuals to thrive and ensuring active participation in delivering world-class customer experiences, achieving performance milestones, and enhancing profitability.

In addition to his achievements in the world of hospitality, Aaron is an advocate for Sustainability and Wellness and is an avid motorcycle enthusiast with a deep passion for exploring less-travelled routes. His love for motorbikes and road trips has taken him on exhilarating journeys through hidden gems and uncharted territories. He finds solace and inspiration on the open road, often venturing into remote landscapes and unexplored regions, where the thrill of the ride is matched only by the beauty of the undiscovered.

At Six Senses Fort Barwara, we are thrilled to welcome Aaron as our leader and are confident that his wealth of experience and vision will elevate the guest experience and reinforce our commitment to providing extraordinary and unforgettable moments. With Aaron at the helm, we look forward to an exciting future of growth, excellence, and outstanding guest service.

About Six Senses:

Six Senses operates 22 hotels and resorts in 18 countries and has signed a further 41 properties into the development pipeline. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Six Senses Residences offers all the unique amenities of a resort life community while retaining the privacy and personal touches of a beautifully appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Six Senses Spas guides guests on their personal path to well-being in all resorts as well as a handful of standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach goes beyond ordinary beauty treatments to offer holistic wellness, integrative medicine, and longevity.