Pullman Chennai strengthens leadership with two new sales appointments

Pullman Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of two seasoned sales leaders to Pullman Chennai, reinforcing its presence in South India and strengthening its corporate and MICE offerings.

Sabarinath R – Director of Sales and Marketing

Sabarinath R joins as Director of Sales and Marketing bringing over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing. Previously, he served as Vice President – Business Development South at Foodlink F&B Holdings and Director of Sales & Marketing at The Leela Palace Chennai. Sabarinath has led pre-opening teams, MICE and catering operations, and strategic pricing initiatives. His achievements include attaining the highest RGI Index of 139 and ADR #1 in February 2024 at The Leela Palace Chennai, delivering consistent year-on-year growth in MICE and catering revenue, and receiving recognition as Chief Closing Officer of the Year (2022) and HOD of the Year (2014–15).

Anish C. Mohan – Director of Sales

Anish C. Mohan joins Pullman Chennai as Director of Sales, bringing extensive experience in hospitality sales and business development. With a career spanning senior roles at TAJ Coromandel Chennai, The Leela Palaces & Resorts, and aloft Chennai, Anish has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, revenue growth, and client relationship management. He has successfully led teams in corporate, MICE, and leisure segments, enhancing brand visibility and delivering measurable business results in competitive South Indian markets.

Vinodh Ramamurthy, General Manager of Pullman Chennai, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sabarinath and Anish to the Pullman Chennai family. Their extensive experience, strategic insights, and deep understanding of the South Indian market will be instrumental in strengthening our market presence and delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. This appointment reflects our commitment to growth, innovation, and maintaining Pullman’s position as a leading destination for both business and leisure travellers.”

Monday Hotels elevates Vijay Garine to Director of Sales and Business Development

Monday Hotels is delighted to announce the elevation of Vijay Garine as its Director of Sales and Business Development. With over fifteen years of remarkable experience at renowned Hotel groups such as Sayaji Group, Park Hotels, etc. Garine is poised to bring a strategic vision that will expand the reach of the Monday Hotels brand.

In his new role, he will be responsible for cultivating influential partnerships with various stakeholders in the hotel industry, integrating them into the Monday Hotels brand, and also leading a transformative strategy in Sales and Marketing to elevate the group's market position.

Mitesh Kadam, Co Founder - Monday Hotels commented, "We are excited to promote Garine, as his extensive expertise will significantly enhance our brand positioning."

Garine expressed his excitement about his new role, stating, "I look forward to this challenging opportunity to implement innovative strategies that align with the group's brand standards and drive its expansion."

The Fern Hotels & Resorts Appoints Ravi Shanker as Director - Sales & Marketing (South India)

Mumbai, September 2024: With over seventeen years of experience in hospitality sales, Ravi Shanker is entrusted with the role of Director – Sales & Marketing (South India). Based out of Bengaluru, his responsibilities include leading sales initiatives, developing strategies, driving revenue growth, and overseeing the Sales & Marketing operations of all Fern hotels in South India.

Ravi's impressive track record features key positions at Indo Asia Hotels and Fortune Park Hotels in Bangalore. His extensive expertise and proven success in these roles enable him to effectively enhance the brand’s market presence and financial performance in this region.