Black Rock Hotels & Resorts Promotes Vivek Bhardwaj to Vice President – Business Development & Pre-Opening

Previously General Manager at Pushkara Resort & Spa, Vivek Bhardwaj will take on a corporate role supporting the group's expansion and upcoming hotel openings.

Jaipur, October 2026:   Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has announced the promotion of Vivek Bhardwaj to Vice President – Business Development & Pre-Opening, recognising his contributions and leadership as General Manager of Pushkara Resort & Spa in Ajmer.

In his new corporate role, Vivek Bhardwaj will support the company's business development initiatives and pre-opening activities as Black Rock Hotels & Resorts expands its hospitality portfolio across Rajasthan and other markets.

Having served as General Manager at Pushkara Resort & Spa, Vivek Bhardwaj brings property-level operational experience to his new responsibilities. His understanding of resort management, guest service and day-to-day hotel operations will be valuable as the company prepares to launch new properties.

His expanded mandate will focus on supporting hotel development opportunities, coordinating pre-opening preparations and working with operational teams to facilitate the transition of new properties into the group's portfolio.

Commenting on the promotion, Anshul Bhargava, Chairman, Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, said, “Vivek Bhardwaj has made valuable contributions to Pushkara Resort & Spa and demonstrated strong leadership in managing resort operations. As we prepare for new hotel openings, his operational experience and understanding of our business will be important in bringing new properties into the portfolio. This promotion reflects our confidence in his ability to take on a larger role in the company's growth.”

The elevation comes as Black Rock Hotels & Resorts prepares to expand its presence through upcoming hospitality projects, including its 241-room Kingsbury hotel in Udaipur and signed properties in Jim Corbett and Vrindavan.

Black Rock Hotels appoints Kumar Gaurav Singh as Corporate HR Head

Singh brings over 19 years of hospitality experience across HR operations, talent management and employee development.

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has appointed Kumar Gaurav Singh as Corporate HR Head, based at the company’s corporate office in Jaipur. The appointment comes as the hospitality management group expands its hotel portfolio and strengthens its organisational capabilities.

Singh brings more than 19 years of hospitality experience, covering HR operations, talent management, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management, compliance and employee relations.

Experience across hospitality brands

Throughout his career, Singh has worked with semi-government organisations, multinational companies and hospitality brands, including TGB, ITC Hotels and Marriott International.

In his new role, he will oversee the group’s human resources function, working with corporate and property teams on recruitment, talent development, performance management, employee engagement and HR systems. His responsibilities will also include establishing consistent people practices across the organisation as its hotel portfolio and workforce grow.

Focus on people and organisational development

Commenting on the appointment, Anshul Bhargava, Founder, Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, said, “As our portfolio grows, building strong teams and systems across our hotels becomes increasingly important. Kumar Gaurav Singh’s experience with established hospitality organisations and his understanding of hotel operations will help us strengthen our people practices while creating opportunities for employees to grow with the organisation.”

Kumar Gaurav Singh, Corporate HR Head, Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, said, “Hospitality is fundamentally a people-led business. My focus will be on strengthening the systems, talent and culture that can support Black Rock’s growth while creating an environment centred on development, accountability and engagement.

Black Rock Hotels appoints Abhay Kumar as Cluster Associate Director of Sales

Abhay brings over nine years of hospitality sales experience across luxury weddings, MICE, corporate business and travel trade.

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Abhay Kumar as Cluster Associate Director of Sales, reinforcing the company’s commercial leadership as it continues to expand its presence across Rajasthan‘s leisure, MICE and destination wedding markets.

In his new role, Abhay will lead the sales and business development strategy for Pushkara Resort & Spa, Ajmer, while supporting the commercial growth of Black Rock Hotels & Resorts’ expanding portfolio.

Experience across hospitality brands

With over nine years of experience in hospitality sales, Abhay brings expertise in business development, client relationship management, revenue generation and strategic partnerships. Throughout his career, he has worked with some of the country’s leading hospitality brands, including Fairmont & Raffles Jaipur (Accor), Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels and ITC Hotels, where he managed luxury weddings, MICE, corporate business, travel trade and key account relationships.

Focus on sales and business development

His experience spans luxury hotel pre-openings, large-format conferences, destination weddings and revenue-driven sales strategies, making him well positioned to support Black Rock’s continued focus on experiential hospitality and event-led destinations.

Leadership commentary

Commenting on the appointment, Anshul Bhargava, Founder, Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, said, “As Black Rock enters its next phase of growth, strengthening our commercial leadership is a key priority. Abhay brings a strong understanding of luxury hospitality sales, MICE, weddings and relationship management, having worked with some of the industry’s most respected brands. His experience will be instrumental in expanding the market presence of Pushkara Resort & Spa while supporting our broader vision of building one of Rajasthan’s leading hospitality management companies. We are delighted to welcome him to the Black Rock family and look forward to the energy, ideas and leadership he brings to the team.”

Abhay Kumar on his appointment

Speaking on his appointment, Abhay Kumar said, “I’m excited to join Black Rock Hotels & Resorts at such an important stage of its journey. The company has built a strong reputation for managing distinctive hospitality destinations, and I look forward to contributing to the growth of Pushkara Resort & Spa while strengthening relationships with corporate, MICE, wedding and travel partners. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is expanding with a clear long-term vision.”

Expanding across Rajasthan

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has been steadily expanding its hospitality footprint across Rajasthan, with a portfolio spanning destination resorts, luxury leisure hotels and wildlife hospitality. The appointment reflects the company’s continued investment in strengthening its commercial capabilities as it scales its operations across key leisure markets