Basant Sabu promoted to Associate Vice President -Business Development at The Fern Hotels & Resorts.

Basant Sabu

Associate Vice President - Business Development

Basant Sabu who started his journey with The Fern Hotels & Resorts as General Manager - Business Development in 2015 has been promoted to Associate Vice President -Business Development at The Fern Hotels & Resorts. Basant comes with more than a decade of experience in Business Development, Strategy, Investments, and Finance. Under his tenure, the brand has witnessed exponential growth from 1300 rooms in 2015 to 5000+ rooms with 90+ operational hotels & resorts presently.

The brand is targeted to reach around INR 800 crores in brand revenue by the end of this financial year. Mr. Sabu will continue to lead the business development for The Fern Hotels & Resorts across its multiple brands in India and abroad in its next phase of growth.

Rajeev Kumar is the New Area General Manager of The Fern Kadamba Hotel and Spa, Goa

Rajeev Kumar

The Fern Kadamba Hotel and Spa, Goa

Rajeev Kumar

Area General Manager - Goa

Rajeev Kumar, currently General Manager, The Fern Kadamba Hotel and Spa, Goa has been promoted to Area General Manager - Goa, overseeing the operations of all 6 Fern & Beacon hotels in Goa. Rajeev has been associated with the brand for the last 6 years. He comes with more than 2 decades of vast in-depth experience in the hospitality industry, being associated with brands like Holiday Inn, Mahindra Holidays, and Wyndham group, with a stronghold in operations, business strategies, finance management and public relations. He has been the recipient of various hospitality awards. He is passionately committed to the business development and expansion of The Fern Hotels & Resorts in Goa.

FOUR SEASONS MUMBAI APPOINTS RINKU RAI AS SPA MANAGER

(Mumbai, India): Four Seasons Mumbai is proud to welcome back Rinku Rai to the property as the Spa Manager. Having started her career at the property in 2011 as part of the pre-opening team, Rinku has risen the ranks from a spa therapist to assume this prestigious role. A specimen of a typical Four Seasons career graph, she has had the opportunity to work at multiple properties across the globe, all while enhancing her skills. This includes the Four Seasons Properties in Dubai – DIFC, Johannesburg, Lisbon and Seychelles in various capacities. Her memorable stint in South Africa included an immersive training by Biologique Recherche in collaboration with Wellness for Cancer with an aim to educate Spa professionals on how to offer wellness to people touched by cancer.

Back in India, Rinku looks forward to leading the talented spa team towards new successes, while appealing to the discerning guests of the city. She aims to enhance the spa menu to include latest methods, products and treatments. Rinku will also work with the team to curate wellness experiences beyond the spa facilities including specialized holistic activities for members of Modernist – the property’s brand-new private members club. 

With multiple certifications from CIBTAC – Centre for International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, ranging from Skin & Beauty and Body Massage to Reflexology and Anatomy & Physiology, she is a true expert in the field of wellness. On her days off, Rinku indulges in food & beverage experiences native to the city, while planning multiple trips to explore the globe quenching her thirst for adventure. 

ALWAJ HATTUR elevated as Director, Security, at NHCC & HICC

Hyderabad, November 2022: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) & Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) announced the elevation of Mr. Alwaj Hattur as the Director, of Security for the property. In his present role, he will be responsible to lead the team of professionals and maintain a glitch-free experience by planning and implementing security protocol along with various Events & Activities for the property in line with global security standards. 

Alwaj has a proven track record of 16 years of extensive experience in Security Detailing and handling VVIP security protocols. He has continuously received positive feedback from the Special Protection Group (SPG), National Security Group (NSG), and Cyberabad Police department for the seamless event and security arrangements at the complex.

He holds a degree from Mumbai Hindi Vidyapith and has done a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) course from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).  Prior to working with NHCC & HICC, he successfully managed the Security division for renowned brands like J.W. Marriott Hotel Juhu Mumbai, Hotel Sahara Star Mumbai, and Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. He joined Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre as Security Manager.

Speaking on the elevation, Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said “We are delighted to announce the elevation of Alwaj Hattur as Director of Security, NHCC & HICC. His excellent analytical abilities and capability to manage emergencies have always assured the safety of the property and our guests. He has been a key asset to the team driving the strategy and has been acknowledged for his great work on critical security projects for the property.  We have great faith in his ability and we are confident that he will strengthen the security and protocols at the property adding to a greater and safer customer experience” 

Clarks Safari Pushkar appoints Raees Ahmad as General Manager Sales

He will be responsible for managing the property, taking care of general administrations, increasing revenues, implementing new policies, training of sales manpower, representing the brand on different platforms, etc

Mr. Ahmad an accomplished professional, with more than 20 years of experience in hospitality management joins Clarks Safari. During his work tenure, he has served the hospitality sector from core operations to business development. 

As General Manager of Sales for Clarks Safari Pushkar, he will be responsible for managing the property, taking care of general administrations, increasing revenues, implementing new policies, training of sales manpower, representing the brand on different platforms, etc.

He started his career with Jal Mahal, Jaipur as a reservation supervisor. From there he worked with many reputed brands like Regenta Resort, Gateway resort, etc. His last assignment was in the capacity of General Manager, at Aura a boutique property in Ajmer. He was responsible for increasing the revenue, managing the property, and hiring and training manpower. During his work tenure, the hotel registered remarkable growth in sales. 

An MBA graduate from, Sikkim Manipal University with a specialization in hospitality, would be responsible for implementing sustainable tourism practices on the property. He will also push local employment and will strengthen the relationship with corporate and government departments. 

He shares, “I am excited to join Clarks Safari, especially when the brand is planning to launch more properties. Clarks is a legacy and is known for its customer-centric approach. As General Manager I will ensure that the property provides memorable and delightful experiences to the guests. With the growth in experiential travel, travelers are focusing on a holistic experience. I plan to develop more experiential itineraries, which showcase the unique aspect of Rajasthan. We are consciously hiring staff and training them that align well with our brand values.”

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Appoints Tripurari Singh as Director of Food & Beverage.

Mumbai, November 2022: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of TripurariSingh as the new Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the operations of food and beverages at the property.

With over 15 years of extensive experience in overall hotel operations and a strong background in seven international hotel chains in Singapore, India, and Nepal, Tripurari possesses proven abilities in communication and stakeholder management.

His professional journey includes leading reputed hospitality brands and working closely with renowned chains like the IHG Group and Starwood Hotels, providing him the knowledge to set priorities and thrive. With a varied experience in multicultural environments, Tripurari Singh maximizes revenue through new and innovative initiatives, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.

His background in food & beverage operations along with his 4 plus years of pre – opening experience at The Westin and The Leela Kempinski contributes largely to his varied skill set as he has a strong understanding of adaptability to ramp up operations to the highest standards.

At the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, he will be instrumental in leading the hotel’s food and beverage operations as well as ensuring an elevated experience for guests.

Sayaji Pune appoints Sonu Singhal as the new Executive Chef

Pune, November 2022: Sayaji Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonu Singhal as the new Executive Chef. Having started his journey as Commis Chef at The Park Hotel Hyderabad in 2013, Chef Singhal has come a long way since then. With his vast experience, Chef Singhal has developed a strong repertoire to deliver a memorable experience to his diners.

With a penchant for cooking, Chef Singhal uses the kitchen as his blank canvas to paint it wild with his unstoppable passion and innovative flavors that will linger on in your memory.

With 9 years of experience, Chef Singhal has gained great exposure in the culinary field. Prior to joining Sayaji Pune, Chef Singhal has been associated with several renowned hospitality brands such as Hyatt Hotel Hyderabad, Holiday inn Resort Goa, Royal orchid Hotel Goa, Grand Hyatt Doha to name a few. His last stint was with The Pride Hotel Nagpur.

Chef Singhal has participated in several competitions in the past. Along with specializing in Continental and Middle Eastern cuisines, his responsibilities include, taking care of guests’ special requests, monitoring hygiene and safety at work, curating special occasion menus, supervising the entire operation of restaurant & banquet events, and overlooking overall culinary operations. Chef Singhal will also be accountable for maintaining high standards of discipline among his associates and mentoring them.

Commenting on his appointment, Chef Singhal said, “I am delighted to join the team at Sayaji Pune. I look forward to elevating the dining experience for guests and developing a great rapport with my team”.

An accomplished culinary professional, Chef Singhal looks forward to creating magic through innovation and experimentation with dishes to deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. The Sayaji Pune team is stoked to have him on board.

DoubleTree by Hilton Goa - Panaji announced Narasinh Kamath as Executive Chef

Goa: DoubleTree by Hilton Goa - Panaji is pleased to announce the appointment of Narasinh Kamath as their new Executive Chef. With over a decade of enriching culinary experience that encompassed the handling of star-rated kitchens, Chef Kamath joins the entourage of creative minds at the resort. As a consummate hotelier, Chef Kamath has a penchant for perfection and credits his innate ability of team involvement as the recipe for success.

His experiences with international chains like Hyatt and Radisson have honed his skills and he attributes his success to the erstwhile culinary maestros he has worked with including Michelin Chef Raymond Blanc.

Double Tree by Hilton Goa, Panaji wishes the very best to Chef Narsinh Kamath for a rewarding career with Hilton.

Sanjoy Bhattacharyya is now the VP – Finance, Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts

Hands-on leader with open management style and effective at creating a team environment

Sanjoy Bhattacharyya is a seasoned accounting and finances professional with over 25 years of experience in driving strategic financial operations, budgeting, statutory compliance, risk management, funds raising, and financial restructuring.

He is also adept at conceptualizing and implementing financial procedures. In the past he has held senior positions at Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, The Imperial, New Delhi, Zuri Hotels and Resorts and Bloom Hotel Group, New Delhi. Mr. Bhattacharyya is a certified Chartered Accountant and has completed his B.Com (Hons) from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. 

He is a hands-on leader with open management style and is effective at creating a team environment. Proven strengths in determining and documenting enterprise-wide risk management procedures for an organization, and identifying Key Controls points.

Hyatt Centric Goa Appoints Kunal Dewan as General Manager

He possesses vast knowledge of the industry and has more than 17 years of experience in leading operational growth, sales, and brand & asset management

Hyatt Centric Goa is pleased to announce the appointment of Kunal Dewan as the General Manager of the hotel. A seasoned and versatile hospitality professional, Kunal possesses vast knowledge of the industry and has more than 17 years of experience in leading Operational Growth, Sales, and Brand & Asset Management. In his new role, he will be responsible to oversee hotel operations, elevate guest experience and identify new revenue streams for the hotel, contributing to the hotel’s quintessential identity as one of the noteworthy hallmarks of Hyatt.

Kunal had been heading the Sales and Marketing function for Hyatt Regency Delhi since October 2018 and was later promoted as Director of Operations in March 2022 there before taking on the role as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Goa in September 2022. Kunal’s professional journey began after he obtained his Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality from Les Roches, School of Hotel Management, Switzerland. He started his career as a management trainee at Le Parker Meridien in New York where he served as the Front Office Supervisor before moving back to India and joining the Sales function with Oberoi Hotels.

Prior to his role with Hyatt Hotels, Kunal was the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park where his responsibilities included overseeing financial strategy, anchoring a team of associates, and devising strategic brand marketing goals. In addition to being with Marriott International in multiple roles, Kunal has represented brands like The Oberoi Group, Starwood Hotels Worldwide Inc. and The Embassy Group.

Kunal has been known to be a passionate and result driven individual with a track record of motivating his team to deliver optimum results and ensuring guest satisfaction is at maximum levels. Apart from work, Kunal loves the world of sports and enjoys playing tennis, squash, and swimming. His idea of unwinding is spending quality time with his son, playing sports, reading, traveling & building a good network of friends, family and colleagues.

The Leela Gandhinagar appoints Kapil Dubey as the New Executive Chef

He is a highly talented and innovative chef with more than decade and a half year of culinary experience in the hospitality industry

Chef Kapil Dubey

The Leela Gandhinagar, an exotic luxury destination in the twin city of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, has appointed Kapil Dubey as the new Executive Chef of The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Exhibition and Convention Centre managed by The Leela.

Chef Kapil is a highly talented and innovative chef with more than decade and a half year of culinary experience in the hospitality industry. Having worked extensively in India and with many years of international exposure, he brings with him a unique style of making things happen and unique leadership skills that will help in delivering culinary experiences which will uphold the brand ethos of service excellence ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, which means Guest is God.

Announcing the appointment, Jaideep Anand, Vice President and General Manager, The Leela Gandhinagar, said, “Chef Kapil is an extensively experienced, talented, and creative culinary professional. He is highly passionate about his craft and will be one of the key pillars focused on driving guest satisfaction across all aspects of food and beverage. We are glad at The Leela Gandhinagar to welcome him, and I am confident he will be a great asset to the organisation.”

Since earning his bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Moti Mahal College of Hotel Management in Mangalore, Chef Kapil has worked with leading hospitality chains such as Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Sheraton in India as well as Dubai, Maldives, and Europe. Prior to joining The Leela Gandhinagar, he was Executive Chef at Las Iguanas Restaurant in Chelmsford, UK.

Chef Kapil likes to keep himself updated with the latest trends in the culinary world. He has cultivated expertise in pre-opening, creativity, process improvement, people development, and business management. He specialises in planning and executing an expansive repertoire of menus for small to large scale social event, MICE events, corporate conferences and conventions and exhibitions.

Besides his love for cooking exquisite culinary indulgences, he shares a great interest in traveling and listening to classic playlists.

The Ritz Carlton, Bangalore appoints Chef Anupam Gulati as the New Director of Culinary

Chef Anupam Gulati

The Ritz Carlton, Bangalore welcomes Chef as the new Director of Culinary of the first Ritz-Carlton in India.

He hails from a prolific career with more than 21 years of experience. He has an extensive culinary experience in flagship hotels with Oberoi hotels & Resorts, Four Season hotels & Marriott International.

In his new role at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, he will be spearheading the culinary operations, Guest satisfaction, and creating The Ritz-Carlton mystique for their guests.

A dynamic epicurean, Chef Anupam is on a quest to explore sustainable and local ingredients to offer guests extraordinary dining experiences at our bespoke restaurants. His forte lies in crafting innovative creations and infusing unique flavors in his dishes.

Riddhima Jain is now the Assistant Marketing Manager of Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa

She worked with brands and agencies including their sister hotel, The Westin Chennai Velachery

Joining Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa in enhancing your overall experience is Riddhima Jain, Assistant Marketing Manager comes with of working experience of 3 years in the Digital Marketing field. She started her career start with Netrocon Digital in 2020, where she was appointed as a Social Media Executive and later on moved to Smitten Pvt. Ltd as Social Media Consultant and Manager. She worked with brands and agencies including their sister hotel, The Westin Chennai Velachery which helped her gain experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry as well as better insights of the local market.

With a Marketing Assistant Manager with key experiences in the local market with a tech-savvy Gen Z crowd and management, Miss Jain will help drive forward the next phase of impact toward the hotel’s goals and future to show and create the magical moments of the resort to the world.

 “Having an aspiring young talent who represents not only fresh ideas but also has an understanding of the Gen Z traveler and with her experience in handling hospitality brands as a consultant will only boost the overall Resort positioning, Digital Marketing and PR activities that we have planned for our resort.” Said Gaurav Ganapathy, Director of Sales and Marketing, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa, Mahabalipuram.

Meluha The Fern and Rodas an ecotel hotel, Mumbai Appoints Krunal Madan Zure as Director Food and Beverage

Krunal Madan Zure has joined as Director Food and Beverage, Meluha The Fern and Rodas an ecotel hotel, Mumbai.

Krunal  has been associated with the hospitality industry for the last 16 years and has worked with some of the best brands of the country.

Before joining Meluha, The Fern, he was working at Hyatt Regency Pune as F & B Manager.  Earlier he worked with Radisson Blu, Nagpur where he was incharge of F & B operations 

His other stints include working with DoubleTree by Hilton- Ahmedabad, The Lalit-Mumbai, Ramada Powai,Hilton Ras al Khaimah and The Orchid Mumbai.

As Director F& B Krunal will be responsible for the entire operations of both the hotels as well as banqueting propositions. He believes in the importance of working as a team as it is very crucial for smooth F&B operations. His focus area would be to augment the revenue streams  by streamlining the procurement cost through better vendor management thereby increasing the bottom lines positively.

Radisson City Center Jaipur elevates Akshay Dangayach as a new Director of Sales and Marketing

Akshay is armed with an experience of 10 years across international hotel brands like Hilton Hotels, IHG Hotels and Sarovar Hotels and Resorts

Akshay Dangayach is elevated to Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Jaipur City Center. He brings with him over 10 years of hospitality experience where he will be seen spearheading Sales and Marketing teams and focus on key account management, strategic planning and business development.

Akshay is armed with an experience of 10 years across international hotel brands like Hilton 
Hotels, IHG Hotels and Sarovar Hotels and Resorts. He was responsible for soliciting market information and was instrumental in setting up Sales Function. In his tenure, he was successfully responsible for meeting and exceeding the overall Rooms and Banquets revenue, developing sales goals and strategies, providing customer intelligence, and ensuring focus is on proactive selling as well as reactive selling.

Speaking about the appointment, General Manager, Pradipta Biswas states that we  believe in nurturing our internal talents, and Akshay is one of our key talents who has showcased the zeal to go above and beyond for employees and their satisfaction. We are confident that Akshay will enhance our employee’s experiences and create lifelong Radisson Hotels ambassadors.”

In his personal life, Akshay hails from the Pink city, Jaipur. Akshay loves to indulge in food tours during his leisure time.

Soby George has been appointed as the General Manager at Gokulam Grand Resort and Spa Kumarakum, Kerala

Soby will be responsible to bring innovation and overall managing operations to Gokulam Grand with his fresh perspective

Before transferring to Gokulam Grand Resort and Spa Kumarakum, Soby was the General Manager at Gokulam Grand Turtle on The Beach, Kovalam.

He relocated ten years back from Ireland and worked with Turtle on the Beach Resort, Kovalam and Estuary Island Resort and Spa Poovar, Kerala. Soby has 19 years’ experience in Ireland and India in various luxury, business and leisure five-star hotels and Resorts. Soby George was previously associated with global brands like Westin Dublin, Park Plaza Dublin, Clontarf Castle Dublin and Burlington Hotel Dublin, one of the biggest and Busiest hotels in Europe.

Mr George, after completing his Bachelor of commerce he moved to Dublin, Ireland to pursue his Hospitality Management and International Leadership Management from American College Dublin, Lynn University. He continued to work in various luxury resorts and Hotels in Ireland. After 8 years of working in Ireland as Duty Manager and Night Manager for The Westin Dublin, Park Plaza Dublin, Clontarf Castle Dublin and Burlington Hotel Dublin, he returns home in 2011 to join Turtle on the Beach Resort Kovalam which was managed by JHM Interstate Hotels LLC, now brought by Gokulam Group. One of his major of his major achievements would be to get five-star classification certificate for Estuary Island Resort Poovar from three star.

The St. Regis Mumbai appoints Varun Chhibber as General Manager

The St. Regis Mumbai is delighted to announce the appointment of Varun Chhibber to lead ‘The Best Address’ as General Manager.

Varun brings with him over 20 years of luxury experience in the hospitality industry and will now helm The St. Regis Mumbai, the most iconic hotels in Marriott International’s myriad portfolio in India.

An alumni of The Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development, he has led multiple luxury hotels as General Manager. His early education was a blend of formal schooling and extensive travel, resulting in diverse cultural exposure and practical experiences which he brings each day to work. He enhanced his hotel education with a major in Economics as it was a subject of special interest to him. Having worked with the Oberoi and Leela group in the past, Varun’s expertise in Luxury is extremely strong and well defined.

His early years of experience allowed him to develop award winning concepts specially in Food and Beverage and drive revenue and reputation. Varun is known for his people centric leadership style which embodies his deep rooted beliefs in the infinite power of team brilliance and exponential growth.

At The St. Regis Mumbai, Varun will lead the dynamic luxury team to sustain the hotel’s positioning as one of the most awarded hotels and as the preferred destination for the social elite.  He will focus on steering the team to drive revenue and maintain the property’s reputation of having the highest turnover in South Asia while ensuring guest voice scores remain a priority for The St. Regis Mumbai.

Varun is married to Nupur who also has her roots in the hospitality industry, and they have a teenage son who is looking forward to returning to Mumbai where he had his primary education. Varun’s competitive spirit and love for sport and innovation drives him each day to collaborate and synergize.

Saahil Sheokand is now the Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar

Saahil comes with a varied range of experience and an innate understanding of the hospitality industry, nationally & in global markets Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar is pleased to announce the appointment of Saahil Sheokand as Director of Sales & Marketing; he will oversee Sales, Events, Revenue and Marketing for the hotel.

Saahil brings with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality arena, he has been associated with some of the leading properties like Hyatt Regency Delhi, Hyatt Regency Gurgaon; Hyatt Place Gurgaon, Dusit Hotels & Resorts and Corus Hotel Hyde Park, London (United Kingdom) to name a few. In each of his previous roles, he contributed immensely towards creating milestone achievements for respective organizations.

Prior to joining Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar, he was associated with Hyatt Regency Gurgaon as Director of Sales.

Talking about his appointment, Saahil stated “I am excited to embark on this new chapter at Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar and immensely proud to be part of Radisson Family”.

Saahil is a people’s person; he is an inquisitive traveller who likes to discover destinations.

Grand Mercure Hotel & Residences and ibis Styles Dubai Airport appoints Fadi ELIAS as new Cluster Director of Revenue

This brand new ACCOR complex celebrating the UAE heritage is pleased to  announce the appointment of Fadi ELIAS as Cluster Director of Revenue. 

Elias brings 14 years of revenue management experience to the hospitality team,  making him a valuable asset to the hotel and group. Using his customer-centric and  data-driven expertise, he will play an integral role in leading, developing and  supervising the revenue management and distribution strategy of the 712 keys  complex. 

Prior to this role, he held the cluster director of revenue’s position for Rose Rayhaan  by Rotana, Towers Rotana and Villa Rotana where he achieved the highest RevPar  Ranking with RGI of 175 and introduced effective pricing and yield management strategies.  

Elias has a bachelor in Hospitality Management from the International Institute of  Dummar of Syria. 

On his appointment, Elias said, “I am delighted to be part of such a great team. The  property has continually raised the bar for offering guests luxurious yet affordable  experiences and I look forward to working with the team to build on the reputation  that the ACCOR Group has created for itself around the world.” 

Tyrone Lodder, Cluster General Manager at Grand Mercure & Ibis Styles Dubai  Airport, said, “We are glad to welcome Fadi Elias to the team and confident in his broad skillset. Fadi’s passion for optimizing revenue will shine as he settles into the  new role, ensuring to maintain the properties in "pole position," within its compset. 

INDIA’S FIRST THE ST. REGIS GOA RESORT APPOINTS SATISH KUMAR AS GENERAL MANAGER

The St. Regis Goa Resort - the first resort and the second St. Regis branded property in India – appoints Mr. Satish Kumar as General Manager. A well-recognized leader with over two decades of outstanding experience in luxury hospitality, Satish will be leading the task of introducing the legendary outpost to the country starting October 2022. 

This newly transformed property will host time honoured signature rituals of The St. Regis, innovative cuisines, and exceptional amenities including the trademark personalized butler service for each guest.

Satish has successfully launched over 8 luxury hotels across various geographies. With his strong leadership skills and forward-thinking approach, Satish has succeeded in building high performance teams that strive for the best and emerge as winners. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing hotel operations and ensuring the highest standards of guest services synonymous with the St. Regis brand, are met. 

Prior to this, Satish served as General Manager at The Leela Goa and Conrad Pune. Spanning across his enriching career with esteemed hospitality brands, Satish has led hotel operations with The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, The Taj Group of Hotels and overseas properties like The Marriott Marquis Doha-Qatar, The Westin & Le Méridien City Centre Bahrain and JW Marriott Jakarta- Indonesia. He is also a Certified Green Belt from Six Sigma-Operational Innovation at Marriott International and was awarded the Global Discipline Award for Excellence in Delivering Guest Experience in the year 2018.

Satish is an alumnus of Regency College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad and also holds a Post Graduate Diploma from The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD). 

When not in work mode, Satish enjoys playing Chef, whipping up a meal for the family and indulging in his love for travel and discovering new places, cultures and cuisines. 

About The St. Regis Goa Resort 

The St. Regis Goa Resort is the first resort experience by the St. Regis branded property in India. Nestled amidst a sprawling spread of 49 acres, the resort is lush with trees, flora, fauna and freshwater lagoons. This contemporary resort experience blends seamlessly into its surroundings with its confluence of Portuguese and Indian architecture. It features the renowned hallmarks and vanguard spirit of the iconic luxury brand, such as its signature rituals, innovative cuisine, and exceptional amenities including the personalized St. Regis Butler service for guests.