The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Lakeside Chalet, Marriott Executive Apartments Appoints Neha Chowdhury as Director of Sales & Marketing

Mumbai, India — The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Lakeside Chalet, Marriott Executive Apartments is pleased to announce the appointment of Neha Chowdhury as Director of Sales & Marketing, overseeing the commercial strategy, revenue growth, brand positioning, and marketing initiatives across the property.

With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Neha brings extensive expertise in hotel sales, revenue strategy, commercial leadership, and market expansion. In her new role, she will lead the hotel's sales and marketing functions, focusing on driving top-line revenue growth, strengthening market share, enhancing brand visibility, and delivering innovative strategies that contribute to the continued success of the property.

An accomplished hospitality professional, Neha has built a distinguished career across globally renowned hospitality brands, including Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, The St. Regis Mumbai, and most recently, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated excellence in growing revenues, developing high-impact marketing strategies, and strengthening brand positioning in highly competitive markets.

Describing herself as visionary, inspiring, and strategic, Neha believes that success in hospitality lies in embracing change while remaining steadfast in the pursuit of long-term goals. A key lesson she has learned throughout her journey is the importance of staying flexible in an ever-evolving world while maintaining patience and focus toward achieving meaningful objectives.

Her management philosophy centers on aligning teams with a shared vision and empowering them with the tools, resources, and support needed to execute that vision effectively. By fostering accountability and focusing on time-bound action plans, Neha is committed to creating high-performing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results.

A highly respected leader, Neha is known for building strong client relationships, mentoring future hospitality professionals, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. Her ability to analyze evolving market trends, optimize commercial strategies, and maximize profitability has contributed significantly to her success across leading hotel brands.

Among her notable achievements, Neha ranked first in Maharashtra during her final year of Hotel Management studies. She was also recognized as a President’s Circle Winner during her tenure with Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. Most recently, under her leadership, the sales team at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport was awarded Sales Team of the Year at the Elite Awards for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Neha enjoys traveling the world, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, exploring new cultures, and experiencing different cuisines. She is passionate about her work, viewing it as a platform that allows her to embrace individuality, achieve independence, and continuously strive for excellence.

To unwind, Neha enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, watching television shows, listening to music, and occasionally dancing. These moments help her recharge and maintain balance amid a fast-paced professional life.

Singapore remains one of her favorite international destinations, having lived and worked there during a significant chapter of her career. She is equally fond of exploring the picturesque streets of Europe with her husband, discovering new perspectives and experiences along the way. Closer to home, Ratnagiri holds a special place in her heart, offering a meaningful connection to her roots and heritage.

At The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Lakeside Chalet, Marriott Executive Apartments, Neha aims to further strengthen the property's commercial success by driving innovative sales and marketing strategies, accelerating revenue growth, enhancing guest engagement, and fostering a culture of excellence that delivers exceptional results for guests, associates, and stakeholders alike.

Grand Mercure Bangalore Welcomes Tarushree Singh as Director of Sales & Marketing

Bengaluru, June 2026: Grand Mercure Bangalore has appointed Tarushree Singh as Director of Sales & Marketing, strengthening its commercial leadership as the property continues to consolidate its position as the only business hotel in Koramangala.

Tarushree brings with her 18 years of experience in India's hospitality industry, having played a key role in driving growth and commercial success for renowned brands such as The Oberoi Group, ITC Hotels, Accor, Radisson Hotel Group, and The Oterra. Her expertise spans commercial strategy, revenue management, and business development across diverse markets.

In her most recent role as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Oterra, Bengaluru, Tarushree led the property to its highest-ever revenues and drove significant ADR growth, earning the "Leader of the Year" award for delivering the highest annual revenue growth since the hotel's opening. Prior to this, she was associated with Radisson Blu Pune Kharadi, Novotel Pune, Novotel HICC Hyderabad, Ibis & Novotel Bengaluru Techpark, and ITC Hotels.

Parag Shah, General Manager, Grand Mercure Bangalore, said, "As an all-suite property in Koramangala, we occupy a unique position in one of Bengaluru's most dynamic commercial and cultural neighbourhoods. Tarushree brings exactly the kind of strategic clarity and market depth. Her track record of driving revenue growth across competitive markets, combined with her understanding of how the Bengaluru hospitality landscape is evolving, makes her the right person to lead our commercial agenda forward."

Tarushree Singh said, "Koramangala sits at the intersection of Bengaluru's startup ecosystem, its corporate corridor, and one of the city's most vibrant F&B and lifestyle scenes. Grand Mercure Bangalore is uniquely placed to serve each of these, and I see real potential in how we sharpen that positioning. My focus will be on deepening corporate partnerships, growing our presence in the MICE and extended stay segments, and building a commercial strategy that reflects both the property's strengths and the pace at which this neighbourhood continues to evolve."

With this appointment, Grand Mercure Bangalore reaffirms its intent to strengthen its leadership team and drive sustained growth in one of the city's most competitive hospitality markets.

Holiday Inn Express appoints Palash Swarup as Portfolio Director of Sales & Marketing

A leadership appointment to drive commercial performance across Holiday Inn Express hotels in India.

Holiday Inn Express has announced the appointment of Palash Swarup as portfolio director of sales & marketing for its portfolio. In this role, he will lead the commercial performance of the 12 Holiday Inn Express hotels across India owned by SAMHI.

Professional experience and expertise

Palash brings over 18 years of experience across hospitality, aviation, and IT consulting, with expertise in sales strategy, revenue optimisation, and business development. An alumnus of IHM Chandigarh, he has experience across corporate, leisure, MICE, embassies, airlines, and events.

Previous roles

Previously, he served as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Hotels and has also held roles at Hilton Hotels, Taj Hotels, and Sagax.

On the appointment

Commenting on his appointment, Palash Swarup said, “I am delighted to take on this new role and look forward to strengthening Holiday Inn Express’s position in the market while driving sustainable growth.”

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre Appoints Rajinikanth Ramadass as Director of Sales & Marketing

The Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) and Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) have announced the appointment of Rajinikanth Ramadass as their new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, Ramadass brings a wealth of expertise in revenue growth, market repositioning, and strategic leadership.

Professional Background

  • Recent Role: Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa, where he repositioned the property in the luxury segment and achieved a 17% revenue increase.

  • Past Experience: Leadership positions at Grand Hyatt Goa, Park Hyatt Chennai, and The Westin Chennai Velachery.

  • Key Achievements: Improved ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and strengthened corporate and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) segments.

Expertise and Strengths

  • Strategic mindset and analytical expertise.

  • Strong relationship-building skills across corporate and leisure markets.

  • Proven success in revenue management, digital marketing initiatives, and large-scale banqueting sales.

  • Ability to align commercial strategy with operational excellence.

Role at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & JECC

In his new position, Ramadass will:

  • Lead overall sales, marketing, and revenue strategy.

  • Strengthen NJCC and JECC’s positioning as premier destinations for MICE, exhibitions, weddings, and large-scale events in Rajasthan.

  • Drive strategic growth and enhance brand visibility in both domestic and international markets.

Leadership Perspectives

  • Rajinikanth Ramadass: “I am truly honored to join Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and JECC at such an exciting phase of growth. This iconic destination has immense potential in the MICE and social events segment, and I look forward to driving strategic growth and delivering exceptional value to our guests and partners.”

  • Manuj Ralhan, General Manager: “We are delighted to welcome Rajinikanth to our leadership team. His strong commercial acumen, proven track record of driving revenue performance, and ability to build high-impact teams make him the perfect fit for our integrated hotel and convention ecosystem.”