Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited has appointed Ramika Kapoor as Associate Vice President of Sales, giving its corporate and MICE push a seasoned Mumbai sales leader as the listed company grows its portfolio.

The BSE-listed company, which operates the mid-segment brands The Eco, EcoXpress and EcoValue, has appointed Ramika Kapoor as Associate Vice President of Sales. She will lead its sales and business development strategy as it expands into more markets.

The brief

Kapoor will focus on growing corporate and MICE relationships, finding new revenue opportunities and developing key accounts. She will work with teams across the company's properties to drive business, and is tasked with building a sales network that keeps pace with the portfolio's growth.

Background

Kapoor has more than 13 years of sales experience, close to 12 of them in hospitality. She has held roles at The Bloom Hotel Group, Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Hotel Sahara Star, The Lalit Hotels, The Park Hotels and Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport. Her experience covers the corporate and MICE segments, strategic account development, revenue generation and team management.

In their words

Vinod K. Tripathi, Executive Chairman, Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited, said that as the company expands its portfolio, "strengthening our sales and business development capabilities will be critical to driving sustainable growth." He cited Kapoor's "deep corporate relationships and proven track record in building business and revenue".

Kapoor said the company's growing portfolio "presents a strong opportunity to build new business relationships, strengthen existing markets and create sustainable revenue opportunities," and that she would focus on deepening corporate and MICE partnerships.

The appointment is the latest of several senior hires at Eco Hotels this year. The company has also appointed a Head of Operations and a Vice President for Strategy, Product Development and HR as it builds out its leadership bench.

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