Prior to joining Hilton, he was the General Manager of Aurika Hotels & Resorts, the luxury brand of Lemon Tree Hotels

Rahul Korgaokar, who has taken over as the General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow brings with him over 18 years of rounded experience in the hospitality industry.

Prior to joining Hilton, he was the General Manager of Aurika Hotels & Resorts, the luxury brand of Lemon Tree Hotels.

Earlier Rahul has worked with Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International. He has also done an entrepreneurial stint, running a chain of bars and restaurants in Bangalore.

Rahul is an alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (Taj Group), and the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development. Having climbed the ladder through the F&B route, Rahul has been a part of a number of pre-opening projects for both hotels & restaurants, including in his most recent role with Aurika.

Rahul is married and both he and his wife are extremely fond of dogs, and they have 2 of their own. Other than that, Rahul is an avid reader, traveler, and a self-proclaimed gourmand. He balances his love for food with his affinity for fitness. Rahul has mastered a number of languages which include French and German, in addition to Hindi, Marathi, and English.