Hyatt Place Vithalapur appoints Tushar Sharma as Associate Director of Sales

Tushar Sharma will oversee sales and marketing, focusing on corporate partnerships and business development.

Hyatt Place Vithalapur has appointed Tushar Sharma as Associate Director of Sales, in alignment with the property plans to strengthen its commercial operations and brand presence locally and globally.

As Associate Director of Sales, Tushar will lead the marketing and sales functions of the property, strengthen corporate partnerships, develop new business opportunities and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

Focus on corporate and business travel

As an emerging manufacturing and business hub in Gujarat, Vithalapur attracts business travellers from across India and overseas. Hyatt Place Vithalapur is strategically located and well-equipped to cater to the needs of business travellers from across the world making Tushar’s appointment as Associate Director of Sales, important at a stage when the property works towards strengthening its market presence among corporates and organisations operating in and around the Mandal-Becharaji-Vithalapur industrial corridor.

“As an industrial hub, the city offers great potential for the hospitality sector to change the overall landscape of towns that see a huge influx of corporate and business travellers. I am excited to take on this new challenge at Hyatt Place Vithalapur and to design marketing strategies specifically to reach out to our core target group. I look forward to positioning Hyatt Place Vithalapur as the preferred choice for corporate stays, meetings and events in the region,” said Tushar Sharma, Associate Director of Sales, Hyatt Place Vithalapur.

Tushar Sharma’s hospitality experience

An MBA in Marketing & Sales, Tushar brings over a decade of experience in hospitality sales and business development, with a career spanning leading hospitality groups including Marriott, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), Sayaji Hotels, Playotel Hotels and Hyatt Group Hotels. His experience across these reputed hospitality brands has equipped him with strong expertise in driving sales, developing business opportunities and building strategic relationships across the sector.

“We are delighted to welcome Tushar as an Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Vithalapur. His extensive experience across leading hospitality brands and strong understanding of sales and business development will be instrumental in strengthening our market presence and driving the property’s business performance. As Vithalapur continues to emerge as an important industrial and business hub, we look forward to Tushar leveraging his expertise to build meaningful partnerships and create new opportunities for sustained growth,” said Bhuwan Chandra, General Manager, Hyatt Place Vithalapur.

Sayaji Hotel Raipur Appoints Umesh Unnikrishnan as Associate Director of Sales

Raipur, September 2026 – Sayaji Hotel Raipur announces the appointment of Umesh Unnikrishnan as Associate Director of Sales, effective 14th September 2026.

Umesh brings over 15 years of rich experience in the hospitality industry and holds a degree in Hotel Management from NIPS, Kolkata. Over the course of his career, he has been associated with renowned hospitality brands including The Lalit Group, Sahara Star and Jumeirah Group, gaining extensive expertise across sales, business development and hospitality operations.

In his new role at Sayaji Hotel Raipur, Umesh will lead the Banquet Sales division, with a key focus on strengthening outdoor catering, curating distinctive culinary experiences, driving business growth and elevating service standards.

His experience and industry expertise are expected to further strengthen Sayaji Hotel Raipur’s position as a preferred destination for banquets, celebrations, corporate events and bespoke hospitality experiences.

Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar welcomes Aalok Jaiswal as the New Associate Director of Sales

Mahabaleshwar, January 2023: Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar is pleased to welcome Aalok Jaiswal as the Associate Director of Sales. A seasoned professional, Aalok brings with him a wealth of expertise in hotel sales with over 14 years of rich and diverse experience in top hotels of India.

Aalok will be playing a pivotal role in driving the revenue of the hotel through room and catering sales and creating a distinct brand positioning in the destination market segment. A diligent and result-oriented sales lead, he believes in driving strategies powered through dedication and hard work.

Aalok holds a diploma in Business Management from Wellingkar Institute of Management- Mumbai and started his glorious stint in hotel sales at ITC Grand Central Mumbai as Industrial Trainee, moving on to Sun and Sand Group, Sahara Star Aamby Valley City wherein he handled a corporate portfolio of South Mumbai. His last stint was with Zuri Hotels & Resorts where he served for more than a decade and was leading their sales division. 

An avid traveler himself, Aalok has a flair for fire juggling and loves to reconnect with the world through music.