Rajani Nair Deb appointed as the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Agra

Rajani Nair Deb has been appointed as the General manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Agra. With over 22 years of hospitality experience, Rajani most recently served as Commercial Director at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, where she played a pivotal role in driving exceptional growth in hotel performance metrics. 

Prior to joining Hilton, Rajani served as Pre-Opening Director of Sales & Marketing at The Leela Gandhinagar and The Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, where she made significant contributions to business growth.

Rajani's career is a testament to her expertise in business development, revenue management, and pre-opening planning. She has been a part of pre-opening landmark hotels like the Leela Palace Bengaluru, The ITC Sonar Bangla, HICC & Novotel Hyderabad – in various capacities in Food & Beverage Operations and Business Development.

She is a passionate advocate for gender equity and inclusiveness. She has led key initiatives like “Conversations that care ” and “Shakti at Hilton” which delve into sensitive gender inclusive issues and has been a member  in Hilton’s Women Team Member Resource Group (WTMRG). 

Her journey to becoming a General Manager has been shaped by continuous learning, having undertaken several leadership training programs like Shine 2 and Lead 3.1 to master aspects of hotel operations. She was also a part of the Woman in Leadership programme in 2023 (the 1st cohort of Hilton India).

Beyond her professional achievements, Rajani is an avid traveller who enjoys discovering new cuisines and cultures, and she loves to work with feline rescue initiatives, which adds a touch of warmth to her dynamic and driven personality

Her family consists of her husband Rudrojit and their cats – Felix and Fuzz Aldrin who joins her in Agra.

DoubleTree by Hilton Agra appoints Puja Sharma as Rooms Division Manager

Agra :  DoubleTree by Hilton Agra has announced the appointment of Puja Sharma as the Rooms Division Manager. With an expansive career in the hospitality industry spanning over a decade, Puja brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to her new role.

In her capacity as Rooms Division Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra, Puja will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the hotel's room operations. Her responsibilities includes ensuring that the Rooms Division meets the brand's standards, addressing guest needs, and focusing on revenue growth to maximise the department's financial performance.

Prior to joining DoubleTree by Hilton Agra, Puja held key positions at renowned hotels, including Novotel Jodhpur, Radisson Blu Gorakhpur, Hyatt Hyderabad, Hyatt Regency Ludhiana amongst others.

Speaking on the appointment, Shyam Kumar, General Manager at the hotel said, “Puja has immense hands-on experience in building strong teams dedicated to deliver exceptional guest experiences. We are certain that having a team leader like her on board will help us grow with better results.” 

In her free time, Puja enjoys playing basketball, badminton, reading magazines, listening to music and watching TV. 

Vaibhav Mathur appointed as the Commercial Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra

Agra, February, 2024: DoubleTree by Hilton Agra has appointed Vaibhav Mathur as their new Commercial Manager. 

Vaibhav brings along a wealth of expertise in the Sales and Marketing domain. In his new stint, he will be entrusted with the responsibility of crafting a robust commercial strategy that encompasses all segments and channels to drive total revenue, enhance profitability, and bolster market share penetration for DoubleTree by Hilton, Agra.

With over a decade of experience, Vaibhav has worked with prominent brands like Marriott International, IHG, The Lalit hotels, ITC Hotels amongst others. 

In all his assignments Vaibhav has demonstrated the ability to ensure increased sales through up-selling techniques as well as implementing processes that drive profitability. In his new role, Vaibhav will focus on developing and implementing sales strategies for DoubleTree by Hilton Agra. 

"We're delighted to have Vaibhav join our team at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra. With his deep expertise and extensive experience in the field, we foresee substantial progress in our sales and marketing efforts," exclaimed General Manager Shyam Kumar. He expressed certainty that Vaibhav's fresh perspectives would bolster the team's success and elevate the hotel's reputation. “The team eagerly looks forward to Vaibhav's contributions and the positive impact he will make on their endeavors.”

In his leisure time, Vaibhav find solace in travel, yoga, and meditation. 

Rohit Anand appointed as the HR Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra

Agra, February, 2022: DoubleTree by Hilton Agra has announced the appointment of Rohit Anand as their new Human Resources Manager.

Rohit is a human resource professional with over seven years of experience, having worked with hotels including Four Points by Sheraton Bangalore, Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa, Le Meridian Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa amongst others.  As a human resource expert, Rohit is a conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. 

Rohit brings with him a wealth of knowledge in terms of compliances, associate engagements, management skills, and passion with a positive mindset, excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. 

Armed with a Master of Business Administration in HR & Operations, Rohit is ready to take on any challenge that comes his way. He has also received several accolades and awards throughout her career. Rohit aims at making an effective change in the operational functions of the Human Resources department at the hotel through process oriented and driven strategies to be put in place.