Appointment | Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas Welcomes Executive Chef Lucas Leonardi Varin

Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas announces the arrival of Lucas Leonardi Varin as the resort’s new Executive Chef to lead all food and beverage operations. Brazilian born and hailing from Sao Paulo Lucas brings over a decade of experience in delighting diners, top celebrities and guests from some of the best restaurants and luxury resorts globally including France, the Caribbean, Luxembourg, Australia, Japan, the Maldives and Thailand.

Appointment | Akanksha Katiyar Khandare joins Hyatt Regency Chennai as Front Office Manager

She will be spearheading front office management and guest experience in the hotel

Hyatt Regency Chennai has announced the appointment of Akanksha Katiyar Khandare as the Front Office Manager.

Khandare brings with her over 11 years of hospitality experience where she will be seen spearheading front office management and guest experience in the hotel.

She joined Hyatt Regency Chennai as Assistant Manager Front Office and has grown today to lead the front office team.

During her journey in the hospitality industry, she has been recognized for her work and has been awarded as Covid Warrior by IHC London and IIHM Bengaluru along with other accolades such as being awarded Hystar Diamond for having maximum guest recognition in the property Q4 2018.

She is an avid reader and loves to write poems during her leisure time.

Appointment | The Roseate New Delhi appoints Rajesh Sharma as Executive Chef

Chef Sharma has over two decades of experience and excels in the field of culinary art, especially in haute and wellness cuisine

The Roseate New Delhi has announced the appointment of Rajesh Sharma as its new Executive Chef. Chef Sharma has over two decades of experience and excels in the field of culinary art, especially in Haute and wellness cuisine.

He also specializes in progressive Indian and modern European Cuisine. With over a decade of experience, Chef Rajesh’s hospitality journey holds includes some Indian and International names like Radisson in Gurgaon, The Grand New Delhi, Leeu Collection in South Africa and Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa in Thailand.

Chef Sharma is known to adopt innovative and unique approaches in the kitchen. He brings simple yet sophisticated variations to the table pleasing even the most discerning guests.

In his personal time, Chef Sharma enjoys watching movies and spending quality time with his family.

Appointment | Kulvinder Singh joins Hotel Pal Height, Bhubaneswar as General Manager

Singh will be focusing on the strategic direction of 74 Keys hotel, Mall & Flight Catering unit of PAL Group at Bhubaneswar

Hotel Pal Height, Bhubaneswar has announced the appointment of Kulvinder Singh as General Manager - Operations & Business Development.

In his new role, Singh will be focusing on the strategic direction of 74 Keys hotel, Mall & Flight Catering unit of PAL Group at Bhubaneswar- the first smart city of India offering a unique combination of an upper-upscale, full-service hotel in eastern India.

With over two decades of experience in hospitality, Singh brings with him rich experience in hotel operations and business development. Having worked with prominent Indian and International brands, including Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Louvre Hotels, Ramada by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Shipra Hotels, Brys Resorts Pvt. Ltd, First Fiddle Restaurants, he is credited with spearheading sales & marketing for some of the finest luxury & MICE hotels and delivering excellence as trend changer General Manager.

Born & brought up in New Delhi, Singh is an alumnus of IHM Gwalior, graduated in 1999, and emerged as the Master of Good Times in the world of F&B. He possesses vast experience in Turnkey & New Projects in the hotels & standalone Pubs, Fine dining restaurants & Cafes.

He will lead the team to take Pal Heights Hotel to the next level in its journey of being the preferred destination of business and leisure travelers as well as diners.

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Appointment | NOMA Hotels elevates Ashok Sriram as Cluster Director of Revenue Strategy

In his new role, he will be leading revenue operations for three properties managed by NOMA – the Surat Marriott hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, Surat and Courtyard by Marriott, Vadodara

NOMA Hotels has announced the promotion of Ashok Sriram as “Cluster Director of Revenue Strategy”. In his new role, he will be leading revenue operations for three properties managed by NOMA – the Surat Marriott hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, Surat and Courtyard by Marriott, Vadodara.

A seasoned professional in analytical and functional operations, Sriram is responsible for forecasting and strategizing revenue targets by focussing on total hotel revenue management, developing distribution strategies and managing the hotels’ market positioning.

Suresh Mathur, Chief Operating Officer, NOMA Hotels commented, “We are pleased to offer this new responsibility to Ashok. With his extensive knowledge of revenue operations and the right skill set, including his analytical abilities, positivity, speed and pro-active approach, we are looking forward to the properties achieving newer heights, especially during these challenging times.”

Prior to joining NOMA Hotels, Sriram has worked with ITC Hotels, Starwood Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Groups, Aitken Spence Hotels, and Marriott International and has over 7 years of Revenue Management leadership experience under property-based, cluster, and as well as in remote setups.

Sriram is a Motorbike enthusiast and likes to spend his free time riding across the country whilst exploring his passion for traveling. He has visited more than 10 states and 3 union territories of India riding his current bike over the last 4 years.

Appointment | McDonald's India- North & East appoints new leadership team

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Both will step into their respective roles with immediate effect, following the retirement of Robert Hunghanfoo, head of Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt Ltd (CPRL), a statement said.

McDonald's India- North & East on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rajeev Ranjan as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Rajeev Goel as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Both will step into their respective roles with immediate effect, following the retirement of Robert Hunghanfoo, head of Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt Ltd (CPRL), a statement said.

They would report to CPRL Chairman and Developmental Licensee Sanjeev Agrawal.

McDonald's restaurants in North and East of India are operated by CPRL, which has the license for the region.

CPRL operates over 150 McDonald's restaurants across North and East of India.

Appointment | Ashwini Kumar is the new General Manager of Hyatt Regency Chandigarh

With more than four decades in the industry, Kumar remains committed and passionate to bringing the best service and product to the customer.

Ashwini Kumar has joined Hyatt Regency Chandigarh as their General Manager. His responsibilities will include managing future growth strategies and key stakeholder relationships for the hotel.

With more than four decades in the industry, Kumar remains committed and passionate to bring the best service and product to the customer.

Ashwini Kumar started his career in the GCC hospitality industry in 1981 working with the Oberoi Hotel in Dammam. In 1989 he moved to Dubai and joined Hyatt Regency, it was here that he developed his passion and approach for hotels with the values of Hyatt that have continued over the past 32 years. From then on he moved to Grand Hyatt Dubai as the EAM of the rooms division, followed by Resident Manager and then Hotel Manager.

After his time at Grand Hyatt Dubai, he led a team of roughly 200 associates as his first position of General Manager for the opening of Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi followed by General Manager of Park Hyatt Jeddah.

His last assignment was leading the team as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Amman. Having managed more than 1,400 associates from across 56 nationalities in the past, Kumar continues to lead by example.

An accomplished hotelier, proven operational innovator, problem solver, and revenue strategist, his mentoring approach ensures that everyone feels responsible and is motivated to progress in their career. He has been known for his experience to bring effective and positive change to their hotels.

On his return to his homeland, he said “I am fortunate to get this opportunity to reconnect with the City Beautiful where I had spent unforgettable years as a student at DAV College.”

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Appointment | Neha Kapoor appointed as the First Assistant General Manager at Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills

As First AGM, she will be heading Rooms Division overseeing the front office operations, quality services in guest satisfaction while ensuring service standards and enhanced guest satisfaction

Neha Kapoor has been appointed as the First Assistant General Manager at Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills.

As First AGM, she will be heading Rooms Division overseeing the front office operations, quality services in guest satisfaction while ensuring service standards and enhanced guest satisfaction.

Kapoor joined Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills as Director of Sales & Marketing in April 2019 and has played a very important role in the success of the hotel as she spearheaded the hotel’s sales and marketing department.

She began her career with Grand Hyatt Mumbai in 2004 and has worked with eminent properties including Marriott, Palladium & Shangri La hotels in Mumbai.

Later, Kapoor joined as Director of Sales with Park Hyatt Hyderabad in the year 2014 and then she moved on to Hyatt Regency Pune as Director of Sales.

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Appointment | Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills appoints Venkateshwar Rao as Director of Sales

Prior to joining Hyatt Place Hyderabad, he was working with Hyatt Pune as a Senior Sales Manager

Venkateshwar Rao has been appointed as the Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills. In this new role, Rao's core responsibilities at the hotel will include overlooking the sales and marketing strategy of the hotel, exploring business opportunities through events, maximizing the hotel’s revenues, forecasting and setting annual budgets amongst others.

He joined Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills in December 2017 as Associate Director of Sales. During his time at the hotel, he avidly built a promising portfolio for the hotel and was an integral part of the pre-opening team.

Prior to joining Hyatt Place Hyderabad, he was working with Hyatt Pune as a Senior Sales Manager.

Rao brings with him ten years of experience in the hotel industry of which, he has spent six years with Hyatt. He is very excited about the new role as the Director of Sales and looks forward to spearheading the sales department toward more successful years ahead.

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Appointment | Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences names Shilpa Joshi as their new Director of Sales & Marketing

Joshi will be instrumental in accelerating the Hotel’s revenue growth prospects.

Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences has announced the appointment of Shilpa Joshi as Director of Sales & Marketing.

Known for her innovative methods and business expertise, Joshi will be leading the Sales and Marketing team at the Hotel and will be instrumental in accelerating the Hotel’s revenue growth prospects.

Joshi brings over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She moves to Hyatt Regency Pune from Taj Santacruz, in the same capacity.

Joshi started her hospitality journey with the Taj Group of Hotels, Hyderabad as Sales Executive soon after she completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Management, specializing in Marketing & Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune in 2002.

Her impeccable strategic acumen, ability to develop meaningful connections with clients, and people management skills are visible throughout her career with multiple accolades and achievements to her name.

In her spare time, Joshi enjoys spending time with her family, cook comfort meals, and is looking forward to being able to travel soon.

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Appointment | Fairmont Jaipur gets Jaiveer Singh Rathore as New Associate Director of Talent & Culture

Jaiveer Singh Rathore's latest stint was at the ibis New Delhi Aerocity, where he held the position of Talent & Culture Manager.

Fairmont Jaipur announced the appointment of Jaiveer Singh Rathore as Associate Director of Talent & Culture, whereby he will lead the Human Resources, Learning and Development, and other functions of the palace property.

With an overall career of over 15 years, Rathore has worked with Accor India for the last 8 years, including his latest stint at the ibis New Delhi Aerocity, a large property with 445 keys, where he held the position of Talent & Culture Manager. In addition, he has also been part of the pre-opening Talent & Culture team at Novotel Guwahati, as well as Novotel Kolkata along with ibis Jaipur.

Along with establishing HR best practices, he has also been instrumental in mentoring many leaders in the HR department as well. In the previous years of work experience, he has gained experience through his roles with other hospitality and non-hospitality organizations which helped him develop a holistic understanding of human resources.

General Manager of Fairmont Jaipur, Rajiv Kapoor welcomes Rathore to the team with enthusiasm and says, “We are proud to have Jaiveer join our award-winning Fairmont Jaipur family, especially in these uncertain times. I am confident that with Jaiveer’s experience we will be able to encourage the team and pave our way towards great new achievements, all with the Accor values and principles in mind.”

Armed with a strong educational background with a double Masters, firstly Masters in Economical & Financial Management, along with Masters in Business Administration (HRM, HRD, Industrial Relation, and Decision Making), along with Post Graduate diplomas in Labour Law and Business Management, Rathore has the ideal background to lead the Talent & Culture Department of this large hotel.

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Appointment | Joseph Karam appointed as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Deira.

Joseph Karam appointed as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Deira. 

Karam has extensive professional and cultural exposure with 24 years of experience in multi-branded international hospitality companies across the world, including Lebanon, Thailand, UAE and Qatar.

Prior to this joining, he was the General manager for Ramada Jumeirah Hotel Dubai. He gained his exposure in the hotel industry from the Flagship property of Onyx Hospitality Group in Thailand, Intercontinental Dubai Festival city, etc.

He has strong commercial acumen with a proven track record at various companies and with vast experience of implementing creative and effective change initiatives

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree Holder of Hotel Management and Tourism with an MBA major in Human Resources Management.

Appointment | Kosta Kourotsidis appointed as Cluster GM at Fairmont Hotels AE

Kosta Kourotsidis is the new cluster general manager across Dubai, Ajman and Fujairah

In his new role, he will spearhead operations, performance, and strategic direction for his trio of hotels.

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has promoted the current General Manager of Fairmont Ajman to Cluster General Manager of the group across the UAE.

In his new position, Kosta Kourotsidis will act as general manager for Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont Fujairah, and his existing Fairmont Ajman. Looking after a total of 827 keys, he will position the Dubai property as the leading business hotel along Sheikh Zayed Road, and the Ajman and Fujairah hotels as prime staycation destinations in the UAE.

While leading the Ajman hotel, he helped turn it into one of the emirate’s leading hotels, with sky-high occupancy rates throughout the first quarter of this year also. Other achievements while at the hotel include making it the first hotel to reopen in Ajman following the pandemic, and successfully vaccinating 97 percent of staff.

Kourotsidis has 25 years of experience under his belt, having worked across both Europe and the Middle East. Starting out in the F&B department, he moved from food and beverage to management when he became the EAM at Radisson Blu Tala Bay Resort.

From there he has served as GM of Radisson Blu Hotel Tripoli, Radisson Blu Resort Fujairah, Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut, Radisson Blu Hotel Downtown Dubai and The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa in Bahrain.

Kourotsidis commented: “I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to lead the dedicated and hardworking teams within these three iconic properties. From the moment guests set foot in our hotels, they embark on an unforgettable luxury experience made possible by our exceptional teams who display passion and professionalism in everything that they do. This is something I greatly enjoyed being a part of in Ajman and look forward to experiencing in both Dubai and Fujairah.”

Appointment | Sanjeev Mandal appointed as GM at Courtyard by Marriott Chennai

Sanjeev Mandal appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Chennai

With his rich and diverse experience panning over 18 years. Sanjeev will lead the team at the hotel to strengthen its position in the value-driven market of Chennai.

Sanjeev who joined the Marriott Family 18 years ago is an award winning Operation and Food & Beverage Leader.

He started his journey with Goa Marriott Resort as an associate and worked with various Marriott brands. He has driven and led F&B Operation in Hyderabad and Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad.

Having essayed the F&B Leader role thoroughly and with much success, he was elevated to lead operations at the Fairfield Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. His multi-dimensional experience in different roles in Marriott International has helped him carve a niche in bringing about operational excellence which further elevated him as Hotel Manager for the first Marriott Hotel in Nepal and after a successful stint at Nepal Sanjeev took over as a property leader at Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow.

Sharing his views about his upcoming journey with Courtyard by Marriott in Chennai Sanjeev said, “The ramping up of Chennai as an industrial and financial hub while still maintaining its preserved culture and heritage has made it a unique destination, compared to other metropolitan cities in India, Continuing my journey with Marriott International, I look forward to the opportunity of strengthening the position of this hotel in the city’s growing hospitality sector".

Through Marriott's promise of hospitality, we will put our best foot forward to continue offering specially curated experiences for our new and existing guests. The focus will be on improving processes and bring about innovations in our services to best cater to the diverse requirements of our esteemed customers.

A firm believer in collaborative approach and putting people first and lead from the front. He is known for his well-thought out business strategies and keeping his team dynamic and motivated.

About Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai:

Courtyard Chennai is a contemporary retreat for today's business and leisure traveler with 242 keys. Unpack and make yourself at home in modern hotel rooms or deluxe suites and apartments. Thoughtful extras such as kitchenettes, complimentary Wi-Fi, marble bathrooms and indulgent bedding are all designed to make your vacation or extended stay with us as comfortable as possible. Benefit from our convenient setting in the Teynampet area which offers seamless access to the airport in just 25 minutes, near the US Consulate, Valluvar Kottam Monument, Gemini Circle, Apollo Hospital, Mount Road, the Valluvar Kottam Monument, Chetpet Lake, World’s second largest Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica Church, Fort St. George.

Dine on flavorsome international fare at our hotel restaurants and achieve success in adaptable meeting and multiple break-out venues. After a memorable day of business, shopping or sightseeing, exercise in our fitness center, then rejuvenate yourself with a calming treatment at O2 Spa. Our aim is to inspire discovery, productivity and relaxation while providing a home away from home during your stay at Courtyard Chennai. It offers modern, extended-stay hotel rooms, suites and apartments with kitchenettes. This hotel also features restaurants, complimentary Wi-Fi, versatile meeting rooms, a business centre, executive lounge and wellness therapies at O2 Spa.

Appointment | Norton Pereira joins Crowne Plaza Gurugram as General Manager

In his new role, he will be responsible for the operations of this iconic hotel and will continue to drive the hotel to greater performance across various verticals.

Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram appoints Norton Pereira as the General Manager along with his current assignment of Area General Manager for a portfolio of 13 hotels. In his new role, he will be responsible for the operations of this iconic hotel and will continue to drive the hotel to greater performance across various verticals.

Norton Pereira is a passionate hotelier with demonstrated experience of over two decades in the hospitality industry in varying capacities. He has been associated with IHG since 2018. Pereira brings a wealth of experience in driving excellence and leading the hotels to greater performance with his unique style of leadership. 

He has worked in various capacities with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Le Meridien, Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Westin Mumbai and Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. He has focused his energies on creating a hotel that offers a unique and unparalleled experience to creative and curious-minded travelers.

A passionate hotelier, Pereira enjoys listening to classic jazz, is an avid vinyl collector, and holds a keen interest in vintage cars and motorcycles.

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Appointment | Anil Chavan joins Novotel Imagica Khopoli as General Manager

Anil Chavan joins Novotel Imagica Khopoli as General Manager

Chavan comes with almost two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in operations as well as sales & marketing with a range of brands across India and Dubai.

Novotel Imagica Khopoli has announced the appointment of Anil Chavan as General Manager, effective March 2021.

In his new role, Chavan will focus on enhancing the overall guest experience at the 287 rooms Novotel Imagica Khopoli, and will be responsible for revenue growth and overseeing the management of the operations team. Formerly, he was associated with Park Regis, Goa and was also the General Manager of Royal Tulip Mumbai (Louvre Hotels Group).

Chavan comes with almost two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in operations as well as sales & marketing with a range of brands across India and Dubai.

He started his career as a Sales executive with Le Royal Meridien, Mumbai. In addition to this, he has contributed to well-known Hotels and service apartment brands like Marriott, Le Meridien, Intercontinental, Habtoor Grand Jumeirah Beach Resort & Spa Dubai to name a few. Chavan’s core competence lies in managing hotel sales, operations and revenue management.

He has won several accolades under his leadership and was nominated for the HOSI General Manager of the year 2019. In 2018, he was awarded India’s Top Ten Hospitality General Managers by Best of India Biz Award.

Chavan has also had the opportunity to showcase his skills in UAE, Abu Dhabi and the Singapore market. He has worked with Habtoor Grand Jumeirah beach & Oakwood handling corporate sales, building International market share, attending Global mobility workshops and trade fairs.

Having spent a significant time in the Mumbai market, Chavan brings remarkable insights into customer diversity and has an impressive understanding of demand drivers. He likes to stay updated and always has a keen eye on changing sales and marketing trends.

Chavan holds a graduate degree in Philosophy, Economics, and Statistics. In his spare time, he likes to travel, listen to Jazz and explore new restaurants.  He is also a fitness enthusiast.

Appointment | Sohaib Kidwai is the new General Manager of Hyatt Place Vadodara

Originally, from New Delhi, Kidwai started his career with Marriott and worked in Food & Beverage with Marriott properties in Mumbai and Goa, joining their Sales team in 2007

Sohaib Kidwai has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Place Vadodara. Kidwai began his career with Hyatt in 2008 with Grand Hyatt Mumbai as Sales Manager.

He subsequently moved to Park Hyatt Chennai for the pre-opening team in 2012 and was Director of Sales in 2013. He then moved to Hyatt Pune as Director of Sales & Marketing in 2015.

Kidwai then joined Hyatt Regency Chennai as Director of Sales & Marketing managing a team of 23 Sales, Events, Marketing & Revenue Management colleagues.

He soon developed an interest in hotel operations and was elevated to Director of Operations in 2019 managing Front Office, Housekeeping, Security, Spa, and overlooking Sales & Marketing Operations.

In 2020, he was appointed as General Manager – Task Force at Hyatt Ahmedabad. Following which he joined as General Manager – the pre-opening team at Hyatt Place Vadodara.

Speaking about his continued association with Hyatt, he says, “Hyatt really feels like home and I am grateful for all the opportunities it has given me across its various brands. I have gathered many great memories during my tenure with Hyatt and worked with some amazing people. Now I look forward to creating more such memories with my team and guests here at Hyatt Place Vadodara.”

Originally, from New Delhi, Kidwai started his career with Marriott and worked in Food & Beverage with Marriott properties in Mumbai and Goa, joining their Sales team in 2007.

Appointment | Amit Kumar joins Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa as its new General Manager

He joins Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa taking on the responsibility of strengthening the hotel operations and spearheading the team with his impressive interpersonal & management abilities.

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, the experience-driven beach resort in Chennai has announced Amit Kumar as its newly appointed General Manager.

He joins Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa taking on the responsibility of strengthening the hotel operations and spearheading the team with his impressive interpersonal & management abilities and knack of innovative strategic planning. He will continue to enhance the stellar services and guest experiences established at the hotel.

Kumar, a highly motivated and dynamic hotelier, is set to take the reins in these unprecedented times and steer the hotel’s objective of creating a safe and welcoming destination for guests. With his astute leadership in managing hotels, he will focus his efforts on ensuring the wellbeing of the hotel team and safeguarding the health and best interests of guests.

In the course of his enriching experience of 17 years in the hospitality industry, which includes a decade spent with Marriott International Hotels, Kumar has been well recognized for his excellent communication skills, revenue driving qualities, and valuable marketing strategies for F&B.

Prior to this move, he served in the same capacity at Courtyard by Marriott Chennai. Having also worked with Global Brands like Hyatt, Carlson, Starwood and now Marriott International, Amit has honed his knowledge in the field through the course of his career and is a testament to his belief that dedication and a strong foundation is one of the key steps to success.

He was awarded RVP F&B Leader of the Year for South Asia in 2014 and under his leadership, Marriott Chennai received “Best Iconic Hotel” from Times Award, “Company with Great Managers Award powered by The Economic Times” award, and many more accolades.

In his roles, Kumar ardently helped raise RPI to double digits, market share, drive digital revenue growth, improvise OTA performance, and focused on digital marketing. Moreover, he also garners traction for leisure business and contributes to enhancing the Food & Beverage reputation at the hotels he is assigned.

Kumar did his schooling in Meerut from Dewan Public School and furthered his academics with a degree in Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition from IHM Hyderabad. He is an avid athlete and likes to play basketball in his spare time.

When it comes to his personal and professional life, Kumar strongly believes - “Do it with passion or don’t do it all” and trusts that “There is no shortcut to success.”

Appointment | Esha Ghosh joins Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences as Director of Events

She has worked with renowned hospitality brands like The Oberoi Group, ITC Group, Fairmont Hotels as well as renowned Hospital, Columbia Asia.

Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences has announced the appointment of Esha Ghosh as their new Director of Events.

In her new role at Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences, as Director of Events, Ghosh will be overseeing key sectors including business development, brand building, contract management, key account management, crisis management and client servicing.

Ghosh brings with her a rich experience of over 11 years in Hospitality and Healthcare sales and has completed her Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Management from Queen Margaret University, U.K. at International Institute of Hotel Management, along with a Diploma in International Hospitality Administration from International Institute Of Hotel Management, Kolkata.

She has worked with renowned hospitality brands like The Oberoi Group, ITC Group, Fairmont Hotels as well as renowned Hospital, Columbia Asia.

Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences, Ghosh contributed immensely to the growth of events Hyatt Regency Kolkata. She brings diverse experience and a wealth of market insights & knowledge, along with her prowess at ideating concepts which build meaningful connect with guests.

Speaking about her new role, Esha Ghosh said, “I am extremely excited to join the Hyatt family and looking forward to contributing towards the growth of the Hotel with a fresh leadership and an energetic team”. Ghosh loves to explore culinary delights, create her own recipes, listen to music and go for a swim in her leisure time.

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Appointment | Atmosphere Group appoints Souvagya Mohapatra as MD of its South Asia operations

He was instrumental in the MAYFAIR Group’s growth to twelve known luxury properties.

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Souvagya Mohapatra as the Managing Director for India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. This announcement signals significant growth plans, with a strong focus on the Indian subcontinent.

Commenting on the announcement, Salil Panigrahi, the Managing Director of Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, said, “It gives us great pleasure to appoint Souvagya Mohapatra as Managing Director for India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. A consummate veteran of the field, Souvagya comes with a wealth of experience of over 28 years in the hospitality and tourism sector and will be responsible for the overall business strategy and setting up new Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts in emerging destinations in South Asia. Souvagya has our complete confidence, and we wish him every success in his new role.”

Mohapatra’s illustrious career began at The Oberoi Group, following which he spent most of his professional career with MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts. He was instrumental in the MAYFAIR Group’s growth to twelve renowned luxury properties.

During his tenure at MAYFAIR, he played a crucial role in enhancing the average daily rate (ADR) and Group Revenue to a respectable Industry standard. He standardized operations by implementing policies, SOPs, and Corporate Governance according to the highest Indian luxury hospitality standards. Under Mohapatra’s guidance, effective marketing strategies were implemented that successfully enhanced the company’s brand image.

Mohapatra has contributed to the industry through his involvement in reputed organizations and national associations.

He has been an Executive Committee member of The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) from 2014 to 2021. He was Co-Chair of the Tourism Subcommittee - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-2020 for the development of Tourism in Eastern India. He is the former Co-Chair of the Tourism Subcommittee - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-2020 and Chairman, Eastern Region Tourism Committee - Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), for the year 2019-2020. Both these positions were dedicated to the development of Tourism in Eastern India.

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