Absolute Hotel Services India is pleased to announce the appointment of Kunal Onkar as General Manager of U Rivergate Karjat.

A seasoned hospitality professional with Food and Beverage being his forte, Kunal brings on board an illustrious career spanning over two decades of proven track record, experiences across Global Brands, inclusive of foreign assignments in Hotels, Cruise Lines, and Training. Working up the ranks, he started his career as line staff with Oberoi Hotels, one of India’s most respected brands. Thereon had stints with P & O Cruises, Training with an Aviation Institute, however, the majority of the time spent has been with hotels. Midway, he had a 2-year assignment with the Holiday Inn London Heathrow, London (UK). His last job was as General Manager with Park Hotels, one of the popular domestic Brands in India.

Kunal graduated with a Diploma in Hotel Management and Masters in Tourism and has pursued Level B Hospitality E courses from Hilton University London. In his new role as General Manager Kunal will envision a stellar roadmap for the resort’s positioning within the state’s domestic hospitality landscape, thereby take the entire stay experience to a new level while the resort undergoes a detailed transformation and upgrade to an international level. He will oversee the strategic and financial performance of the resort and he is committed to providing the highest quality of hospitality to each and every guest.

He is a fitness enthusiast and likes to explore new horizons in Food and Beverage domain.

Commenting on the appointment, Shalil Suvarna, Vice President – Operations & Pre-Opening stated, “Kunal brings along with invaluable insights across various hotel operations roles that will take the resort to the next level, boosting it into a different league.”