Sheryl Oliveira Fernandes e de Sa appointed General Manager of Holiday Inn Goa Candolim

Holiday Inn Goa Candolim has appointed Sheryl Oliveira Fernandes e de Sa as its General Manager. She brings over two decades of experience across hotel operations, Sales & Marketing and general management.

Career spanning hotel operations and commercial leadership

Sheryl began her hospitality career at Goa Marriott Resort in Front Office before moving into Sales & Marketing, where she developed her commercial expertise. She later joined Accor as Cluster Associate Director of Sales and was selected for the group’s International Hotel Manager’s Programme.

In 2021, she moved into a General Manager role, taking on leadership responsibilities at Marriott hotels in Goa before joining IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Focus on team development and guest experiences

Over the course of her career, Sheryl has focused on business performance, operational excellence and team development. Her leadership approach also places emphasis on nurturing talent and supporting the advancement of women in leadership.

At Holiday Inn Goa Candolim, she will focus on fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration while creating memorable guest experiences.