Appointment | Muneesh Budden appointed as General Manager of Manas Resort With Petting Zoo And Organic Farm, Igatpuri

Muneesh Budden appointed as General Manager of Manas Resort With Petting Zoo And Organic Farm, Igatpuri

Mumbai, India (March 2021) – Absolute Hotel Services India is pleased to announce the appointment of Muneesh Budden as General Manager of Manas Resort With Petting Zoo And Organic Farm, Igatpuri.

Muneesh, with Food & Beverage Operations being his core competency brings to the fore more than two decades of proven track record, experiences across Global Brands, inclusive of foreign assignments. His

varied experiences bring him the versatility to deal with the multitude of expectations while managing a successful hotel operation.

Entrepreneur-like outlook, he strongly believes that business decisions are directly linked with generating profits to stakeholders, upholding brand values, giving back to society, and creating guest/employee delight.

His creative instincts are vividly displayed while overseeing Food & Beverage Operations and contribute his entire restless energy in progressing this strong vertical. While he is passionate about hotels he unwinds by ensuring a fun fitness regime which includes not just going for morning walks but also playing outdoor recreational games like squash and badminton on regular basis as well as he unplugs himself by listening to good soulful music to keep himself energized and ready to tackle each new day.

Muneesh joins Manas Resort With Petting Zoo And Organic Farm, Igatpuri, after a rewarding General Manager’s stint in Dubai, UAE.

Commenting on the appointment, Shall Suvarna, Vice President – Operations & Pre-Opening stated, “Muneesh brings along with a robust package of experience and knowledge that will propel the resort to its next level, in its long term vision to stay best in the category. A peoples man, his staunch approach towards processes and systems will bring in operational sharpness,

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boost efficiency, thereby making the place enjoyable for guests’ and a great place to build a career.”

About Absolute Hotel Services (AHS)

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AHS is the fastest growing hospitality management/branding company in Asia and Europe with an ever-expanding geographic portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced residences. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand with regional offices in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India, and Europe with more expansions planned, AHS and its brands have resonated with investors and consumers contributing value to all stakeholders.

Covering the luxury to economy segments through its brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, and Eastin Easy. AHS also has the right to manage hotels under the Travelodge brand under Travelodge Thailand and the Vienna House brand under Vienna House Asia.

AHS is an affiliate company of U City Public Company Limited which is one of Thailand's largest public listed companies.

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Subhankar Bose joins Kochi Marriott Hotel as General Manager

Subhankar Bose is appointed as the new General Manager of Kochi Marriott Hotel. A seasoned hospitality operations professional, Bose comes with 20 years of experience in the industry.

Bose with his incisive management skills will lead this established property to identify new ventures and avenues for profitable business. An avid expert in driving operational brilliance, he has been instrumental in scrutinizing constructive guest feedback to ascertain robust improvements to enhance guest experience.

Prior to his current role, he was the General Manager at the Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel where he piloted the property in its positioning activations, elevated guest experience and accelerated food and beverage reputation.

Bose commenced his journey with Marriott International in 2016 as the Resident Manager at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru where he was responsible for efficient operations of the iconic property and was active in attaining stellar TripAdvisor rating along with exemplary growth in food and beverage revenue.

He has worked with esteemed brands in India such as Taj Hotels, a 12 years long stint with Hyatt International in multiple locations and roles, and with Accor Hotels in their flagship complex property, Pullman and Novotel, New Delhi Aerocity. 

Bose is inspired by Marriott’s Core Values and believes in driving Take Care culture in paving the ways for success. 

A gifted tabla player, Bose distinctly balances his professional and personal life who is also an ardent traveler, a vivid learner of local cultures, and loves to discover local flavors.

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New Appointment | Amit Mathuri joins The Fern Residency, Jamnagar as their General Manager

The Fern Residency Jamnagar has appointed Amit Mathuri as their General Manager.  Mathuri brings with him 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has been associated with Concept Hospitality for the last 8 years.

Prior to joining The Fern Residency, Jamnagar, he has served as an Operations Manager at The Fern Kesarval Hotel & Spa, Goa where he successfully achieved customer and team satisfaction through his overall management skills & leadership.

He has also worked with Royal Orchid, ITDC, Kohinoor Continental and Sarovar Hotels.

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New Appointment | Vinay Nair joins DoubleTree by Hilton Pune - Chinchwad as General Manager

In his new role as the General Manager, Vinay will be responsible for curating strategic initiatives to ensure the highest levels of guest engagement, profitability and continue to build on the positioning and the reputation of DoubleTree by Hilton Pune - Chinchwad

DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the appointment of Vinay Nair as their new General Manager. Nair is a well-rounded hotelier veteran with more than two decades of extensive hospitality experience.

In his new role as the General Manager, Vinay will be responsible for curating strategic initiatives to ensure the highest levels of guest engagement, profitability and continue to build on the positioning and the reputation of DoubleTree by Hilton Pune - Chinchwad. Nair hails from an army background and has keen interests in travelling, cars, and gadgets.

He has been a part of global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Accor, Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces, Guoman & Thistle Hotels, Menzies Hotels etc.

Passionate about talent development, he has mentored many industry leaders in his tenure, and in the year 2014, he has received the award for Best Professional in Hospitality by PATWA, which is a testament to his passion for hospitality.

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Appointment | Kunal Shanker joins InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort as General Manager

In his new role, Shanker will oversee the complete operations and management of the hotels along with the senior leadership teams, to ensure the highest levels of guest engagement, profitability and continue to build on the positioning and reputation of InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort.

InterContinental Hotel Group, South West Asia has appointed Kunal Shanker as the General Manager of InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort.

In his new role, Shanker will oversee the complete operations and management of the hotels along with the senior leadership teams, to ensure the highest levels of guest engagement, profitability and continue to build on the positioning and reputation of InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort.

A well-rounded hotelier, Shanker brings with him over 22 years of extensive hospitality experience both in commercial and operational roles.

Having worked in different capacities of Director Sales & Marketing, Executive Assistant Manager, General Manager and Cluster General Manager in diverse geographies such as Kathmandu, Cochin, Pune, Mumbai, Amritsar, New Delhi, Shanker is an extremely versatile leader with a proven track record of adapting to diverse cultures and regions and driving performance.

A seasoned high potential General Manager, Shanker over the years has honed his skills in understanding nuanced divergent business and luxury market and is recognized as a highly motivated and dynamic leader. 

Technically sound, he has pursued excellence, consistently ensuring that his team performs at the highest level. He has independently handled large operations and possesses an astute business acumen with a keen understanding of finance, marketing strategy development, communications. Passionate about talent development, he has mentored many industry leaders in his tenure.

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GM Of The Day Initiative @ Grand Hyatt Mumbai

CHRIS K. FRANZEN, Area Vice President –  West India & General Manager –  Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences has been running the GM of the Day Initiative for a while now. A best practice from his days in Oman, Qatar and now India. We at hospemag loved it!

Shashank Pathare was assigned to be the ‘General Manager of the Day’ on 18 January 2021.

Below is the initiative in detail.

GM of the Day - January 2021 - Grand Hyatt Mumbai by Prabhjot Bedi on Scribd

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Vivek Kumar joins Ramada by Wyndham Udaipur Resort & Spa as General Manager

The Ramada by Wyndham Udaipur Resort & Spa at Rampura Circle, Khodiyat Road, Udaipur has announced that Vivek Kumar has been named General Manager for the hotel, effective 01st Feb 21

In his new role, Kumar will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s staff and operations, sales, marketing, etc.

Previously, Kumar served as Hotel Manager for Radisson Hotel Group based in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, responsible for all aspects of Property Management, including maximization of financial performance, guest satisfaction and staff development.

“ Kumar is a talented and experienced hospitality professional and will play a key role in ensuring that the Ramada by Wyndham Udaipur Resort & Spa continues providing guests with the same high-quality service and exceptional value that it has become known for in the Udaipur community,” said  Ratan Taldar, owner of the Ramada by Wyndham Udaipur Resort & Spa.

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Mövenpick Hotel Colombo welcomes Roshan Perera as General Manager

Mövenpick Hotel Colombo welcomed Roshan Perera as their new General Manager on the 15th of December 2020. Roshan started his career as a trainee in 1986, at the InterContinental Hotels Group, after which he worked for leading hotel companies such as Lanka Leisure Management Services (Pvt Ltd), Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, The Blue Water where he served as the General Manager for 4 years and then as the Chief Executive Officer for the group, Union Resorts Ltd while he continued to serve as the General Manager of The Blue Water totalling nearly 12 years of his career.

Roshan’s most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Laufgs Leisure Limited, managing Anantaya Resort and Spas & Silk Trails by Laufgs Leisure. A veteran in the leisure sector, holding senior positions for over 30 years, Roshan joins Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, an award-winning property, bringing a wealth of knowledge with a focus on strategic management, F&B, leadership and marketing.

“Mövenpick Hotel Colombo is a unique property, that has gained a strong position in the market in the last 4 years and I am truly happy to be a part of this international chain to continue on this success and work together with this energetic team” said Perera on his new appointment. He further added “although this year has been quite unprecedented, I have no doubt that, together, we have many positive things to look forward to and Mövenpick reflects energy and optimism”.

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Ramada Varanasi Katesar appoints Anuj Chaurasia as the hotel’s General Manager

The underconversion Grapevine Hotel in Varanasi which will be soon branding itself as Ramada Varanasi Katesar has appointed Anuj Chaurasia as the hotel’s General Manager. Located in the ancient city of Varanasi, Once operational, the hotel is spread over 4 acres and will offer 68 guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, power showers. Other facilities will include a lobby lounge, an all-day dining, roof top specialty restaurant, multiple meetings and event venues, outdoor lawns, business center, as well as a spa, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness area, the hotel is to be rebranded and open as Ramada by April 2021.

Located in the Katesar area of Varanasi, Ramada by Wyndham Varanasi Katesar will be located close to Ramnagar Fort and Ganga Kinare Ghat, offering views of the popular ghats of Varanasi with  great connectivity from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (32 Km) and Varanasi Railways Station (13 Km).

Anuj started his career with Leela Hotels as a Management Trainee, then worked with brands like Lemon tree hotels, Taj Hotels, SATS, Spree Hospitality and his last assignment was with Averina Hotels as Corporate General Manager.  

Anuj is an accomplished hotelier and brings more than a decade of hospitality experience with him with a strong Management background, having pre opened  various domestic hotels with brands like Lemon Tree Hotels, Spree Hospitality, Averina Hotels etc. His multi property operational experience, leadership skills and comprehensive understanding of the business are distinguishing facets of his career.

Anuj is an alumnus of the IAM Kolkata. He is passionate about travelling and loves to spend his spare time with his family.

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa appoints Shiv Bose as its new General Manager

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa has appointed Shiv Bose as the General Manager of the property. He is a passionate and driven professional with almost two decades of illustrious experience in the hospitality industry. In his role, Shiv will be spearheading the team and developing the hotel’s operations to deliver stellar service standards.

An avid reader, Shiv spends a healthy work life balance and discovers inspiration from his daily work that encompasses a hands-on approach. His thrust for finding perfection at work drives him and the team to newfound areas of realization.

Shiv believes in getting the basics right and finding new age methods to deliver enhanced hospitality. His professional life has been instrumental in moulding him as he rose the ranks from an entry level position to his current designation. Having battled numerous obstacles both in personal and professional front, he stood astute to adversity and sought inspiration from the merits of his colleagues.

Prior to joining Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Shiv was the General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal. He has been the General Manager at Le Meridien, Nagpur for over two years and was also associated with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and East India Hotels.

At Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa, Shiv will lend his expertise to a holistic stay experience for guests and be the torchbearer of the first Sheraton resort in the country.

Derek J. Downing Appointed General Manager of Restaurants and Bars At Radisson Blu Anaheim

General Manager of Restaurants and Bars Derek J. Downing has a strong background in the Orange County market, allowing him to blend local flavors and experiences with Radisson Blu's upper-upscale philosophy under his management of the property's food and beverage outlets. A certified Cicerone, he has curated the beverage program with a strong emphasis on showcasing Southern California's homegrown breweries. In 2015 as general manager of Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, CA he developed a live music program and a beverage program that help lead to a 28% increase in sales. During his tenure as assistant manager of TAPS Fish House and Brewery from 2017-2019 he worked alongside the brewery team and implemented standardized operations procedures across all TAPs locations. In 2019 Downing was brought on as Restaurant General Manager at South Coast Winery where he curated a new beverage program with an emphasis on local craft beers and introduced a revamped bar design.

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Thomas Abraham joins Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences at their General Manager

Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences has announced the appointment of Thomas Abraham as General Manager, in addition to his role of AVP for Hyatt Hotels, Central India.

Thomas brings 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has spent over 13 of those years with Hyatt. He moves to Hyatt Regency Pune from the iconic Park Hyatt Hyderabad, in the same capacity, to guide the hotel to similar stature.

Thomas started his hospitality journey with the Oberoi Hotels, Mumbai as Assistant Banquet Manager soon after he completed his Diploma in Hotel Management in 1992 from the prestigious Les Roches, Switzerland. His impeccable planning, execution skills and achievements are visible throughout his career spanning brands like Marriott International, Taj Group of Hotels, The Leela, AccorHotels and Hyatt Hotels.

Known for his expertise, dedication and commitment, Thomas has played an integral part in bringing stability to the operations, enhancing service and product efficiency and establishing the objectives and policies for some of the flagship Hotels around the country.

Known for his innovative methods and business acumen, Thomas will focus on strengthening the operational strategies of the Hotel, while overseeing all 9 Hyatt properties in Central India. Extremely passionate about Food & Beverages, Thomas will also guide the Hotel towards contemporary Food & Beverage concepts.

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Arjun Channa Appointed General Manager At The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas,

An Indian-born Canadian, Channa's career has taken him all over the globe. Channa speaks six languages, allowing him to bridge cultures with ease. After studying hospitality in Neufchatel, Switzerland, he began his career in Algeria, working in Stewarding. Channa then moved to United Arab Emirates, where he worked in various Food & Beverage roles for Starwood, leading him to his first Director of Food & Beverage position at the Great Wall Sheraton in Beijing, China. A few more leadership moves led him back to UAE, to Kenya, and then back to China where he served as the Hotel Manager at the Sheraton Sanya Resort.

Channa took on his first General Manager role at Le Meridien Port Vila Resort & Casino in Vanuatu, followed by another GM assignment at the Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa in India. He then served as Task Force General Manager for Starwood's Brand Assurance Team as well as the Acquisition & Development Team, both for South Asia. Arjun then moved his family to the Americas, taking the role of Hotel Manager at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. It was during this time that he gained experience in the Caribbean as the Task Force General Manager at the Westin Aruba Resort & Casino, as well as the W Vieques Resort in Puerto Rico.

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Ashley Lai Appointed General Manager At Sheraton Samui Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand

Ashley Lai

Marriott has appointed Ashley Lai as General Manager of the Sheraton Samui Resort in Thailand.

Ashley, a graduate of the University of Hawaii has worked with Marriott International for over 15 years, initially at the JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.

In December 2013, Ashley transferred to the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa as Resident Manager where she was recognized for her leadership as JW Marriott Rooms Leader of the Year.

Ashley then moved to Siem Reap in Cambodia, her most recent position prior to Samui, to take on the challenge of being General Manager of the first Courtyard by Marriott branded hotel in the country.

Returning to Thailand, Ashley has joined the popular Sheraton Samui Resort as GM.

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Subhrajit Bardhan Appointed General Manager At DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad, India

Subhrajit Bardhan has been appointed as the General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad. Bardhan comes with 25 years of work experience in domestic and international markets, with notable expertise in food and beverage, revenue management and operations management. His work achievements indicate him to be an innovative and result-oriented business leader with extensive knowledge in all aspects of the hotel industry.

His last assignment was General Manager at Swissotel Hotels Kolkata. Prior to that he was associated with Park Hyatt Goa as Executive Assistant Manager - Rooms.

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Anura Dewapura Appointed General Manager At Saranac Waterfront Lodge in Saranac Lake - NY, USA

Anura Dewapura has been appointed Managing Director at Saranac Waterfront Lodge upstate New York. Preferred lifestyle collection property in Saranac Lake NY due to open in November. He brings over three decades of hospitality experience to the role, where he is responsible for managing the overall team and operations, performance, and strategic direction.
With extensive experience in luxury hotel and resorts management, Dewapura joins the SWL pre-opening and development pace with s everal preopening hotel experience in various locations in the world. Dewapura spend working in various positions at Starwood, Hilton, Marriott and Independent lifestyle and luxury hotels in Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Caribbean, and North America. Former Executive Chef earned his BA honors degree in International Hotel Management from University of Manchester Metropolitan UK and Higher Diploma in Catering from Swiss Management Institute in Switzerland an attended PDP program at Cornell University in US. Anura is a Certified Hotel Administrator prestigious certification awarded from American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
In Dewapura's free time, he enjoys cooking, exploring Adirondack outdoors

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Michael O'Donohue Appointed General Manager At Hotel Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego - CA, USA

Michael O'Donohue has been appointed General Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, one of only 14 Forbes triple five-star resorts in the world. He brings over 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, where he is responsible for managing the overall team and operations, performance, and strategic direction.

With extensive experience in luxury hotel management, O'Donohue joins the team after nearly five years with Montage International as General Manager at Pendry San Diego, where he opened the flagship property. Previous to this, O'Donohue spent ten years working in various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Prior to his time at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, O'Donohue worked at InterContinental Hotels and Hilton Hotels. He started his career at Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey as an Assistant Chef after earning his Associate of Occupational Studies degree from the Culinary Institute of America.

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Ted Knighton Appointed General Manager At Thompson San Antonio - TX, USA

Thompson San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointments of Ted Knighton as General Manager and Sofie Vasquez as Director of Sales & Marketing. The new 162-room hotel is scheduled to open in early 2021 on San Antonio's celebrated River Walk. Both executives are experienced hospitality professionals who will lead hotel operations and strategic sales and marketing initiatives to introduce the Thompson experience to a dynamic new market, while also establishing Thompson San Antonio as a sophisticated new destination for stylish accommodations, dining, socializing and events in the River City.

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Christian Wiendieck Appointed General Manager At Kempinski Hotel Jinan, China

The soon-to-be-opened new top luxury hotel in Shandong province, Kempinski Hotel Jinan, is now headed by General Manager Christian Wiendieck, who has just been appointed to his new position. A seasoned hotelier, he can look back on an outstanding career of more than 20 years within the Kempinski brand, joining the Jinan pre-opening team from his last assignment as general manager at Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou.

A native German, Christian Wiendieck started his Kempinski journey in 1997 in the Food and Beverage Department at Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin and continued as Food and Beverage Director at Kempinski Hotel Munich Airport. After three years at Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz, he was promoted to his first general manager position at Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Croatia, followed by stints in Italy and the United Arab Emirates.

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Robert Megargle Appointed General Manager At Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero - CA, USA

Robert Megargle was most recently the Hotel Manager at the original Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco on Market Street, and in 2016 was the first hotel professional to be named to San Francisco Business Times' "40 Under 40" in recognition of his leadership. Prior to his arrival in the city in 2014, his tenure includes positions in Maui, New York and his home city of Detroit.

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