The St. Regis Mumbai Welcomes Mr. Shaiban Hassan as the New Hotel Manager

April , 2024:  The St. Regis Mumbai is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shaiban Hassan as the new Hotel Manager, boasting over 15 years of exceptional experience in the hospitality industry. 

Mr. Hassan brings a wealth of expertise, having previously served as the Hotel Manager at W Goa, where he showcased exemplary leadership and management skills. During his tenure, he successfully managed a luxury resort comprising 121 rooms, overseeing six food and beverage outlets and led a team of 335 employees. 

Prior to his role at W Goa, Mr. Hassan held key positions at prestigious establishments such as Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain. His diverse experience includes serving as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, where he played an instrumental role in enhancing guest experiences, optimizing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth. 

With his proven track record of delivering exceptional results and his profound understanding of the hospitality industry, Mr Hassan is poised to make significant contributions to the continued success of The St. Regis Mumbai. As Hotel Manager, he will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for upholding the highest standards of guest satisfaction, fostering team engagement and leadership and devising sales strategies.  

The St. Regis Mumbai warmly welcomes Mr. Hassan’s fresh perspective and insights, anticipating his valuable contributions to the esteemed establishment in the days ahead. 

Pilibhit House- IHCL SeleQtions appoints Vikas Nagar as its new Hotel Manager

National, November 2023: Pilibhit House - IHCL SeleQtions, Haridwar’s most luxurious hotel has appointed Vikas Nagar as their new Hotel Manager. With rich experience of over 18 years in luxury hospitality, Vikas is an influential hotelier bringing his expansive industry knowledge to lead this magnificent hotel.

A well-acclaimed hospitality virtuoso, Vikas is known for his strategic vision, skilled leadership and ability to handle operations of different scales. In his new role, he will be spearheading Pilibhit House’s hotel operations and will play a pivotal role in planning and executing strategies that are aimed at ensuring the warmth and hospitality that Taj is known for alongside delivering services and experiences to generate revenue growth. With in-depth knowledge and work experience in culinary operations, he will ensure the highest standards of food and beverage service are being implemented with exciting changes already in line.

Commenting on his joining, Vikas Nagar, Hotel Manager, Pilibhit House, Haridwar-IHCL SeleQtions said- “I am delighted to embark on this new journey with the dynamic and passionate team at Pilibhit House. With a deep understanding of spiritual destinations, I aim to incorporate my previous years of experience and learning to elevate this soul-stirring destination. I’m grateful to be leading operations of this highly reputed hotel and look forward to making Pilibhit House the most sought-after hotel”.

Starting his prestigious career with The Grand, New Delhi, Vikas went on to become a seasoned Taj professional. Vikas joined the IHCL organisation in 2008 at Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions where he grew from a Captain to a Restaurant Manager before being promoted to Food & Beverage Manager at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. After ably leading the Food & Beverage team, Vikas was elevated to Operations Manager of the hotel. Before joining Pilibhit House, he was associated with the Taj Ganges and Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi. In his extensive career, he has been at the forefront of hosting global-scale events such as the G20 summit, and SCO summit and successfully led bespoke catering for national events such as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and hosted many dignitaries, celebrities and high-importance guests. A visionary by nature, he has won many awards and accolades throughout his illustrious career. Further, he has a proven track record of maximizing guest satisfaction and ensuring brands run in a profitable position without compromising on the quality of services.

Vikas completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in English Literature from C.C.S University, Meerut. Further, he holds a professional Diploma in Food and Beverage from Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi. A firm believer in service philosophy, Vikas aims towards making Pilibhit House Uttarakhand’s most preferred luxury destination. Known for his people management and strong leadership skills, he has always capitalized on the right opportunities at the right time to drive intensive growth for his brands.

Pilibhit House- IHCL SeleQtions appoints Vikas Nagar as its new Hotel Manager

National, November 2023: Pilibhit House - IHCL SeleQtions, Haridwar’s most luxurious hotel has appointed Vikas Nagar as their new Hotel Manager. With rich experience of over 18 years in luxury hospitality, Vikas is an influential hotelier bringing his expansive industry knowledge to lead this magnificent hotel.

A well-acclaimed hospitality virtuoso, Vikas is known for his strategic vision, skilled leadership and ability to handle operations of different scales. In his new role, he will be spearheading Pilibhit House’s hotel operations and will play a pivotal role in planning and executing strategies that are aimed at ensuring the warmth and hospitality that Taj is known for alongside delivering services and experiences to generate revenue growth. With in-depth knowledge and work experience in culinary operations, he will ensure the highest standards of food and beverage service are being implemented with exciting changes already in line.

Commenting on his joining, Vikas Nagar, Hotel Manager, Pilibhit House, Haridwar-IHCL SeleQtions said- “I am delighted to embark on this new journey with the dynamic and passionate team at Pilibhit House. With a deep understanding of spiritual destinations, I aim to incorporate my previous years of experience and learning to elevate this soul-stirring destination. I’m grateful to be leading operations of this highly reputed hotel and look forward to making Pilibhit House the most sought-after hotel”.

Starting his prestigious career with The Grand, New Delhi, Vikas went on to become a seasoned Taj professional. Vikas joined the IHCL organisation in 2008 at Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions where he grew from a Captain to a Restaurant Manager before being promoted to Food & Beverage Manager at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. After ably leading the Food & Beverage team, Vikas was elevated to Operations Manager of the hotel. Before joining Pilibhit House, he was associated with the Taj Ganges and Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi. In his extensive career, he has been at the forefront of hosting global-scale events such as the G20 summit, and SCO summit and successfully led bespoke catering for national events such as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and hosted many dignitaries, celebrities and high-importance guests. A visionary by nature, he has won many awards and accolades throughout his illustrious career. Further, he has a proven track record of maximizing guest satisfaction and ensuring brands run in a profitable position without compromising on the quality of services.

Vikas completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in English Literature from C.C.S University, Meerut. Further, he holds a professional Diploma in Food and Beverage from Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi. A firm believer in service philosophy, Vikas aims towards making Pilibhit House Uttarakhand’s most preferred luxury destination. Known for his people management and strong leadership skills, he has always capitalized on the right opportunities at the right time to drive intensive growth for his brands.

Rakessh Barot has been appointed as the Hotel Manager at the newly launched Fairfield by Marriott Agra

Agra : The newly opened Fairfield by Marriott in Agra announced the appointment of Rakessh Barot as its first Hotel Manager. 

With over two decades of experience and strong leadership skills in the hospitality industry, Rakessh will be responsible for managing all aspects of the hotel including operations, guest services, team management, sales & marketing , revenue generation etc.

Rakessh has been associated with Marriott International for a very long time now having worked with Renaissance, Marriott Executive Apartments, Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott. He rose to the level of Executive Housekeeper at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Powai and was the Rooms Division Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan. His last role was the Operations Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott Chennai. 

His diverse experience and proven track record of success makes him the ideal choice for the role. He is a firm believer in teamwork and collaboration.

Outside of work, Rakessh follows cricket and loves travelling.