Appointment | Nilesh Vitthal Wareshi joins Le Meridien Nagpur as Assistant I.T. Manager

Nilesh will oversee Information Technology division of the luxury hotel

Le Meridien Nagpur has appointed Nilesh Vitthal Wareshi as Assistant I.T. Manager. In this new role, Nilesh will oversee Information Technology division of the luxury hotel featuring 132 rooms and 6 event venues.

He had worked with Internet Broadband services and also renowned hotel companies in India prior to this assignment.

He will focus on motivating the team, nurturing their spirit of striving-for-excellence, and providing guidance on developing strategies with urgency that will drive in hotel technology awareness

Appointment | Four Seasons Resort Dubai appoints Pedro Samper as executive chef

Pedro Samper has joined Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach as executive chef. His wealth of knowledge and skill stems from 20 years of experience, working in Michelin star kitchens alongside some of the world’s most decorated chefs. Samper’s role sees him lead the resort’s culinary team, overseeing venues including Sea Fu, Mercury Lounge and Shai Salon.

Samper said: “My love for exploring culture carried me to Dubai, and my passion for pursuing excellence brought me to Four Seasons. To be a part of such a passionate and diverse team gives me a feeling of home. Growing up, I had to travel the world to gain insight into new ways of cooking and living. I am now privileged to have the world in my kitchen. I am already both learning from my team and creating wonderful things with them.”

Before joining Four Seasons Resort Dubai

Originally from San Sebastian, Spain, Samper spent his formative years in a community where chefs are as revered as doctors and engineers. Although he exhibited an early fascination with food, he decided to pursue a degree in environmental chemistry to expand the breadth of his interests and build an educational foundation. Despite the prospect of a promising career in science, after graduating, he set off on his childhood dream of exploring the diverse cultures and flavours of the world.

Counting passport stamps as badges of honour, Samper has since discovered the colourful spices of India, the meticulous work ethic of Japanese chefs, the complexity of Asian cuisine and the history-infused cookery of Europe. His impressive resume includes stints at Martin Berasategui (Spain, three Michelin stars), Quique Dacosta (Spain, three Michelin stars), Ryugin (Japan, three Michelin stars) and Zurriola (Japan, two Michelin stars).

Samper achieved major successes in Spain as executive chef at Paradores de Turismo hotels and resorts, a brand centred on Spanish heritage and history. The role saw Samper dream up feasts fit for a king, with frequent banquets held for the Spanish royal family. Samper then continued his international forays, thriving in leadership roles across Malaysia, Hong Kong and The Maldives.

The chef counts his depth and profound understanding of cooking, as major assets. His philosophy on cuisine can be broken down into three main pillars: Seasonality, legacy and mastery.

Appointment | Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur appoints Sahil Arora as Front Office Manager

Sahil Arora has joined as Front Office Manager at Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur. Sahil’s journey in the hospitality industry began in 2010 at Amritsar where he was filled with hopeful dreams while working with candour and dedication. In 2013, he got his big break when he joined Hyatt as a Guest Service Officer.

Post this, in April 2015, he joined Hilton Worldwide. During his time at Hilton, he has served in a variety of positions before joining as a Front office Manager.

Prior to joining Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur team, he worked as an Assistant Front Office Manager at the Doubletree by Hilton in Panaji, Goa. After this is when he was promoted and moved to the Front Office Manager position, here at Doubletree by Hilton, Jaipur.

Speaking about his new role, he says, “Hilton has been an excellent place to work in for me because of its strong values and I eagerly look forward to my experience with the team here at Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur.”

Appointment | Double Tree by Hilton Jaipur Amer elevates Nibedita Thapa to Cluster Learning & Development Manager

Nibedita is an expert in harnessing employee engagement and setting the foundation for great people and work culture

Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur Amer has announced the elevation of Nibedita to Cluster Learning & Development Manager

Possessing nearly 11 years of experience, Nibedita is an expert in harnessing employee engagement and setting the foundation for great people and work culture at Doubletree by Hilton. Here, she will be handling Hilton Jaipur and Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur Amer.

Encompassing the values, visions, ideals, norms, and working language, she has a knack of bringing together professionals from various diverse cultures to collaborate in harmony in order to achieve the ultimate purpose and vision of the company.

Having previously worked at a range of well-known hotels, such as Radisson Hotels, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Nibedita believes that the Learning and Development department truly develops and manages a company’s culture.

Appointment | Shezad Nagori is Front Office Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Sindhu Bhawan Ahmedabad

He will bring to the table detailed guest interaction methodologies and an ability to provide effective solutions to complex challenges

Shezad Nagori has joined Marriott Sindhu Bhawan Ahmedabad as Front Office Manager at Courtyard. He has worked with Marriott with for over 9 years, starting out as a receptionist in 2011.

In his present role, Nagori will bring to the table detailed guest interaction methodologies and an ability to provide effective solutions to complex challenges. His key responsibility areas include developing and executing smooth check in, managing selling-oriented activities, analyzing problems figures and ensuring exceptional customer service. Recruitment-training-mentoring of the front office team, working in tandem with off-property.

Nagori’s communication skills, leadership qualities, adeptness as a team player, exemplary managerial abilities and aptitude for taking sound decisions have been the pillars for the exponential growth in his career. A people’s person and proficient in English, Hindi and Gujarati, his ability to learn the nuances of his job quickly has facilitated him to bolster his keen professional expertise.

Outside the workplace, the gregarious Nagori is an avid sports enthusiast, especially when it comes to  cricket. His hobbies include travelling and cooking. Listening to different genres of music and watching mystery movies are some of his other modes of unwinding after a busy and productive day at work.

Appointment | Devika James joins The Westin Goa as director of sales and marketing

A seasoned and accomplished professional, Devika James joins The Westin Goa with 15 years of adept experience in the hospitality industry. Known to be a person who is constantly striving towards delivering excellent quality and enriching customer service, James in her new role will focus on developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies for the hotel.

She joins the hotel from Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa and has a proven track record in planning and implementing effective business development strategies, forming revenue enhancement tactics along with managing staff and developing skills. In addition to enforcing these responsibilities, James will continue delivering profits to the stakeholders.

Known to be a charismatic team leader ensuring clarity in communication to her team, she showcases proficient expertise and immense knowledge in sales and marketing, hotel operations, customer service and business development. She started her journey as an events coordinator, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre, Mumbai, after which she joined JW Marriott Hotel, Pune as assistant sales manager and grew to become director of catering sales at the same property.

Appointment | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore Appoints Mallikarjun Reddy as New Executive Housekeeper

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore Appoints Mallikarjun Reddy as New Executive Housekeeper 

Mallikarjun Reddy brings more than 16 years of industry experience to the position 

Bengaluru, Karnataka – January, 2022 – Mallikarjun Reddy has been named as the new  Executive Housekeeper at the 172-room DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore, which has  been open since January, 2014. Reddy will lead all housekeeping endeavors while supporting  the hotel’s mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at Iblur Gate, Marathahalli Bellandur-Sarjapur Outer Ring Road, Sarjapur Main Road Bengaluru. 

Mallikarjun’s passion for the DoubleTree by Hilton brand and extensive housekeeping  operations knowledge make him the perfect fit to lead Housekeeping Department at DoubleTree  Suites by Hilton Bangalore in achieving its business goals and providing outstanding service to  guests," said Subhabrata Roy, general manager. 

“I am honored to join the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore team,” said Reddy. “My  position here in Bengaluru allows me to ensure our hotel is the top choice for guests traveling to the area, for business and leisure alike.” 

Prior to joining DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore, Reddy was Director of Housekeeping of  Radisson Blu in Bangalore. He started his journey with The Oberoi Amar Vilas, Agra as a  Housekeeping Assistant and has worked previously with reputed brands such as Novotel  Hyderabad Airport, Radisson Blu, Greater Noida, Park Hyatt, Hyderabad and Le Meridien,  Chennai.  

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest  loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly  through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment  slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a  stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi.  Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading  Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and  access their room using Digital Key. 

For more information or to make reservations, please visit DoubleTree Suites by Hilton  Bangalore or call +91 80 67656565 or email BLROR_MKT@hilton.com.  

Appointment | Anwer Abbas Appointed as Food & Beverage Manager At Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Marriott Al Jaddaf has brought in a top F&B manager who has already made his mark in the group. Anwer Abbas has climbed the ladder in Marriott for years, now helping lead food and beverage at Marriott Al Jaddaf.

Abbas has over 12 years of experience in the industry and started his career in the UK as a shift leader at Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club. He then headed to the UAE to join JW Marriott Dubai way back in 2014 as restaurant supervisor/acting manager.

Within a short period of time, Abbas moved to the next level of his career when he moved to Courtyard by Marriott WTC Abu Dhabi as F&B assistant manager. In January 2017, he challenged himself to develop and took bigger responsibilities in a bigger property, the Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi, a sports resort hotel. Initially hired as assistant manager (pre-opening team) and just after over a year got promoted to multi-outlet manager and handled seven outlets including banquet facilities. He played a huge part in the numerous achievements obtained by the hotel in terms of F&B service both operational and financial.

Before coming back to Dubai, Abbas was the F&B service manager at Kigali Marriott, in Kigali Rwanda. He managed five restaurants including bars, lounges and conference and meeting spaces.

Appointment | HotelsPeople TIME Hotels expands its senior management team

From Left To Right

Ismail Makda,Toufic Tamim,Ghada Ziadeh,Rita Giendy,Mary Joe Estiphan

UAE-headquartered hospitality company TIME Hotels has announced five new senior appointments to support the company in its expansion plans across MENA region.

Toufic Tamim joins as vice president – commercial. With over three decades of experience in the hospitality sector, Tamim is an industry powerhouse who will be leading TIME Hotels’ sales, marketing, e-commerce and revenue department. Prior to joining the team, he was the corporate commercial director of Dur Hospitality in Saudi Arabia where he handled the overall sales operations, marketing, communication, revenue management, distribution and digital strategy for nine operating hotels in Jeddah, Tabuk and Riyadh. He served 16 years of his career in Movenpick Hotels & Resort and also held senior positions with other renowned hospitality chains, including Rotana Hotels & Resorts and Hilton International.

Ismail Makda was appointed as vice president of finance. He is a dynamic self-starter and brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry to TIME Hotels, with a rich mix of financial management and control, operational insight, business turnarounds, internal/external process re-engineering and systems implementation. Having held unit, regional and corporate finance roles, Ismail has a broad understanding and a strong track record of driving value at all levels in the hospitality industry. A commercially focused seasoned hotelier, he previously worked with hospitality chains including Jumeirah Group (Dubai HQ), Prima Hotels (UK), Shire Hotels (UK), Moat Houses (UK). He has a versatile character and is renowned for being a troubleshooter with a history of recalibrating a facility management operation, delivering a shared service center, leading a corporate pre- and post-opening function, and project managing key priorities in an effective manner.

Mary Joe Estiphan is Time Hotels’ new business development manager. She joins the team from the U.S. and has eight years of professional experience in the hospitality industry. Before relocating to the United States, she was with Lancaster Eden Bay Hotel in Lebanon where she was the sales manager handling the leisure market. She also worked as a sales representative in Four Points by Sheraton – Marriott Lebanon where she handled the leisure and corporate market. With her experience in the different markets, Estiphan has gained knowledge in researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities and contacting potential owners and owner representatives for future business opportunities.

Ghada Ziadeh is the new loyalty program manager. She has been in the hospitality industry for over 17 years and has previously launched three different loyalty and rewards programs with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. Her areas of expertise are Marketing, loyalty programs, project management, corporate identity, brand management, training and social media. With her vast experience in this field, she will join to reshape TIME Rewards program and integrate a new CRM Platform.

Rita Giendy was appointed as hotel manager at TIME Asma Hotel. Giendy will be leading TIME Asma Hotel, a four-star hotel in the shopping district of Al Barsha. She has been in the hospitality industry for the last 22 years and has gained knowledge in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with our established best practices. In her new role, she will oversee the operations of all departments and work to meet the short and long-term hotel requirements to ensure the success of TIME Asma Hotel

Appointment | Jw Marriott Mumbai Juhu Appoints Rohit Tiwari As The Director Of Operations

The flagship property of JW Marriott Hotels in India welcomes the new Director of Operations who possesses over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry

Mumbai, January 2022- JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, the luxury hotel in Mumbai is pleased to announce the appointment of  Rohit Tiwari as the new Director of Operations, effective as of January 2022. Rohit will play a key role in overlooking the operations of the iconic hotel across all functions and ensuring the highest levels of guest satisfaction.

Rohit comes with a rich experience of over 17 years in the hospitality industry, having previously worked as the Director of Rooms at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu and other prestigious brands such as The Oberoi group.  With exceptional attention to detail and intuitive leadership, Rohit delivers results that exceed the expectations of all stakeholders involved.

At JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, he will be responsible for leading the team to further enhance and support business growth, revenue generation and ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, environment and health standards.  Rohit will focus on conceptualizing processes and setting strategic goals to promote profitability across departments. 

About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts 

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. Inspired by the principles of mindfulness, JW Marriott is a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in over 30 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online,andon Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

About Marriott International, Inc

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of roughly 7,900 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

Appointment | Alan Snyman appointed executive chef at Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi

Alan Snyman appointed executive chef at Rotana hotels in Abu Dhabi

Alan Snyman is the new executive chef for Rotana Hotels at the Capital Centre Complex in Abu Dhabi. Snyman will leverage almost three decades of culinary experience at Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Centro Capital Centre and Capital Centre Arjaan.

Complex general manager Karim Nahas said: “We are happy to have chef Alan as part of the Rotana Capital Centre Complex family, with his extensive experience and culinary passion, he will surely add a great flair to the various food and beverage outlets at the complex, including the award-winning signature outlets The Warehouse Wine & Tapas Bar and Dino’s Bistro Italiano.

Over the course of his career, he has served food for heads of state, celebrities and even royalty. These include the Queen of Belgium, King of Greece, Queen Rania of Jordan, Nicholas Cage, Donald Sutherland, The Black Eyed Peas, Kate Moss, Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, Naomi Campbell, Jean Claude van Damme, and Nelson Mandela on three separate occasions.

Prior to the JBR hotel, Snyman has worked for Yas Island Rotana, Grand Rotana Resort and Spa in Egypt and Towers Rotana Hotel, all in the executive chef position.

Appointment | Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport appoints Anuj Soin as Director of Operations

Soin will be responsible for overseeing the performance and strategic direction of operational departments

Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport has elevated Anuj Soin as Director of Operations. Soin will be responsible for overseeing the performance and strategic direction of operational departments and report to the General Manager.

He has been a proven industry leader in hotel food and beverage operations for more than 15 years. Soin joined the RHG family as the Director of Food and Beverages in 2018 and has created memorable dining experiences for travellers and locals while boosting operating efficiencies of its F&B options at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport.

“It is an honour to continue my journey with this iconic brand and be a part of Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport, the flagship property of Radisson Hotel Group in India. I’m looking forward to working with the talented team of associates and contribute to the overall growth of the hotel,” said Soin. 

Appointment | Two new chefs join The Ritz-Carlton Doha’s STK and B-Lounge

Two new chefs join The Ritz-Carlton Doha’s STK and B-Lounge

The Ritz-Carlton Doha has appointed two new chefs. Italian Giuseppe Sparagna takes on the role of head chef at STK Doha and Lambert Chiang is head chef at B-Lounge.

The hotel says both chefs share a passion for “high-quality ingredients and inventive artistry”.

STK Doha offers choice meats and rare cuts including Japanese Wagyu, USDA prime fillet, and Australian tomahawk, as well as meat-free and plant-based dishes, fresh seafood, and desserts.

Sparagna’s career spans Europe and the Middle East. He said: “I’m really excited to join the STK Doha team and continue to develop the venue’s reputation as a premier location for unrivaled choice and sophisticated atmosphere.”

Lambert Chiang joins B-Lounge

The Ritz-Carlton Doha said Chiang’s “entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for Eastern flavors” makes home the ideal choice for heading up the team at B-Lounge, the hotel’s spot for Asian-fusion fare.

The restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, and ceviche, as well as fresh fish and meats cooked on a robata charcoal grill.

Lambert moved to the region in 2015, when he landed a role in Dubai. He said: “B-Lounge is Doha’s most unique lifestyle concept and I’m thrilled to add my creative touch to the menu and overall experience.”

Appointment | Philip Mahoney appointed as Vice President of Food & Beverage for Accor

Philip Mahoney appointed as Vice President of Food & Beverage for Accor

Accor has appointed Philip Mahoney as Vice President of Food & Beverage for India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, with the main responsibility to drive the group’s strategy in the region: making food and drink the heart and soul of each of its hotels.

Throughout his 30-year career, Philip has managed hotels in the UK, Croatia and Mauritius for Malmaison, Lonrho, De Vere Deluxe, Radisson Blu and Regent Hotels, before moving into a regional responsibility for Radisson Blu and Hotel Missoni in the UK and Ireland. He then became Vice President Food & Drink for the Radisson Hotel Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa, with an overseeing role for the US and Asia Pacific, based in Brussels, Belgium, a position he held for 6 years.

His last role was Chief Operating Officer for Riverstone, a Goldman Sachs portfolio company developing luxury apartments and hospitality experiences in London, UK, before moving to Dubai to take on his current post.

“We are very pleased to have welcomed Philip Mahoney as our new Vice-President for Food & Beverage,” says Mark Willis, CEO of Accor India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey. “As the leading hospitality group in the region, it comes only naturally to put F&B at the forefront of our strategy for 2022 and the upcoming years, we couldn’t think of a better person than Philip to take the lead!”

Philip Mahoney’s strategy for the group rests on delivering the promise of Accor’s brands for its guests through product and concept development, including overseeing restaurant, bar, and event space design for new hotels and renovations, alongside contributing to Accor’s sustainability commitments.

Moreover, he will work on driving added value for hotel owners through marketing, pricing, and cost optimization initiatives, as well as leveraging concept implementation opportunities through Accor’s portfolio of restaurant brands and partner operators, and finally; cultivating the talent of Accor colleagues through broad-ranging learning programs and the many development opportunities which the region has.

 “I am very pleased to join Accor on this journey and I truly believe we can take big steps forward to enhance F&B across our hotels in the region,” says Philip Mahoney, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Accor India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey”. “In our industry, creating great experiences for customers is our priority and working hand in hand with colleagues is essential in creating these!” 

Appointment | Amit Doshi joins Britannia as Chief Marketing Officer

He takes over from Vinay Subramanyam

Britannia Industries has appointed Amit Doshi as Chief Marketing Officer effective 17th January 2022, marking his second stint in the company. He takes over from Vinay Subramanyam who left the bakery foods major in December 2021.

Varun Berry, MD, Britannia Industries welcomed Doshi saying, ‘’I am happy to welcome Amit back to the Britannia family. His cross-sectoral marketing experience will be valuable in taking our innovation mindset to the next level and building consumer delight. I thank Vinay for his invaluable contribution in building purposive brands especially during the difficult times of the last two years, and wish him the very best in his endeavors.’’

With over 17 years of experience, Doshi has expertise in brand marketing, sales, and customer development. In his previous assignments, he was Director, Marketing, Lenovo (India and South Asia) where he gained experience in B2C, enterprise, SMB and the company’s tablet business units. He has also worked with Perfetti Van Melle in the past.

Appointment | Hilton Mumbai International Airport hires Deepak Badola as Director Human Resources

Deepak will be responsible to drive Strategic HR and foster Hilton culture to set an excellence in team member experience.

Hilton Mumbai International Airport has appointed Deepak Badola as their Director of Human Resources.

As a seasoned professional, Deepak brings with him over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked at different levels in Operations and Human Resources.

 He started his career in 2005 as a Supervisory trainee with ITC hotels and worked through different roles in prestigious brands. Prior to joining Hilton, he has been associated with other hospitality brands like ITC , Taj , Accor, Royal Orchid Hotels, Radisson and Marriott. Most recently he was associated with Jaipur Marriott Hotel as Director of Human Resources. 

Deepak will be responsible to drive Strategic HR and fostering Hilton culture to set excellence in team member experience.  

Deepak has completed Masters’ in Human Resource Management from ICFAI University and graduated from IHM Chennai. He is an avid traveler and loves road trips. 

Appointment | Grand Hyatt Amman brings in regional expert as DOSM

The Grand Hyatt Amman in Jordan has brought in Zaid Talhami, a sales and marketing professional who has held directorial roles across hotels in the region. He is now the director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Amman.

“With his luxury experience, he will be a great asset to drive business opportunities and lead the team to achieve their targets and will bring an unparalleled combination of sales and marketing expertise together with a natural ability to recruit, motivate and nurture a dynamic team,” said Grand Hyatt Amman in a statement.

Talhami has 23 years of hotel experience, much of which has been spent within the Jordanian capital. He began as a management trainee for Crowne Plaza Amman, moving to Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel as group sales coordinator. Staying there for four years, he went on to Qatar to work with Four Seasons as a reservation sales agent, before returning to Sheraton in Amman.

Here he would continue to climb the ladder, moving from sales executive, to sales manager, to senior sales manager, and finally assistant DOSM in a span of just under seven years. He then went back to Qatar to become DOSM for the Grand Heritage Doha Hotel and Spa, later joining Warwick Hotels in Doha in the same role.

From 2016 to 2020, he worked with Fairmont Amman as DOSM, with his most recent role being with voco Doha West Bay Suites as DOSM.

Appointment | Rayan Aranha appointed as General Manager of Novotel ibis Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai SIPCOT

Rayan Aranha has been appointed as the General Manager for Novotel Chennai OMR, ibis
Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai SIPCOT.

An industry veteran, Rayan has over two decades of hospitality experience in Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Operations.

Rayan is currently in his 10th year at Accor India, where he started as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Mercure Bengaluru and later moved to various hotels such ibis Mumbai Airport, Pullman and Novotel New Delhi and Grand Mercure Mysuru as head of operations.

His most recent assignment was with Grand Mercure Bengaluru as the General Manager.
Rayan Aranha holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and is an alumni of SP Jain and IIMBengaluru.

He was also part of AccorHotels’ prestigious International Hospitality Management Program (IHMP), run by Academie Accor Singapore. He was awarded the General Manager of the year for Accor India in 2019.

Rayan likes to unwind in his home kitchen, creating delicacies for his friends and family. He
is also an avid traveller who is in constant search of unique culinary experiences.

Appointment | Anuj Chaudhry joins Grand Mercure Bangalore as its general manager

Chaudhry has a career spanning over 16 years in hospitality management and business leadership. He is a seasoned professional who has worked across markets in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi NCR. Together with exceptional leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of the business and an innovative mindset, Chaudhry will lead the hotel’s overall performance and growth.

He began his career with the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad, and later joined the Accor India team at its flagship hotel Novotel Hyderabad Convention Center and Hyderabad International Convention Center as an assistant manager - front office. At Accor, he took charge of various leadership roles in the rooms division and overall hotel operations in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi. His most recent assignment was at ibis Gurgaon Golf Course Road as a general manager.

Chaudhry is a hospitality graduate from IHM Aurangabad, and also an alumni of ‘GM Pass’ 2012, Accor International’s career development programme for future general managers. Over the years, he has been the recipient of several awards and recognition, which includes the ‘General Manager of the Year’ Accor South Asia in 2018 He is also Accor India’s country champion for RiiSE, Accor International’s network in support of gender equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Appointment | Mr. Anand Prakash Ravi elevated as the Director of Food and Beverage Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre,Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) & Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC): Mr. Anand Prakash Ravi, Food and Beverage Manager at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre has been elevated as the Director of Food and Beverage of the complex. Anand has been associated with Accor since 2013 and started his career at Accor with NHCC & HICC. His influential mastery at discharging services in Food and Beverage section has been widely applauded.

Anand has a proven track record of 18 years of rich & extensive experience managing restaurant, convention & banquet, hotel bar and lounge Food &Beverage (F&B) Operations in National & International hotel brands like Accor, Marriott and the ITC.

He is an expert at planning as well as implementing the quality parameters in F&B service in line with the national and international guidelines to improve service performance. He is proficient in managing menu planning, new food concept and theme-based cuisines, health & dietary preferences. He is a creative & open-minded person with the knack for innovation in the F&B space.

Speaking on the appointment Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said “We are extremely delighted to announce the promotion of Anand Prakash Ravi, as the Director of Food and Beverage. His Proven abilities in delivering value-added customer service and achieving customer delight by providing customized products, will further boost up the guest experience at the property. His immediate task will be to take up the refurbishment project of one of the specialty outlets and re-launch.  

About Novotel-

Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can ‘press pause’ and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites, and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has over 530 locations in more than 60 countries is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.