The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace Appoints Harish Kumar as Director of Rooms

Hyderabad, , 2026 – The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace has announced the appointment of Harish Kumar as Director of Rooms. With over 15 years of experience across luxury and upper-upscale hospitality, Harish brings expertise in guest experience, operational excellence, team development, and business performance across leading global hospitality brands.

 Over the course of his career, Harish has held leadership roles across India and the Middle East, with experience spanning Rooms Division, Front Office operations, guest experience, and commercial performance. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of Rooms at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat and as Front Office Manager at NH Collection Ibn Battuta Gate in Dubai. He was also recognised among Hozpitality’s Best 30 Power Front Office Leaders in the Middle East 2023 for his contribution to service excellence, innovation, and guest-centric leadership.

 Commenting on his appointment, Harish Kumar said, “I am pleased to join The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace and take on the responsibility of leading the Rooms Division. Hyderabad is a dynamic market with a diverse mix of business and leisure travellers, and I look forward to working closely with the team to further strengthen service standards, enhance operational efficiencies, and create thoughtful, consistent guest experiences. I am also keen to contribute to the hotel’s continued growth while fostering a culture of learning and development.”

 In his new role, Harish will lead all aspects of the Rooms Division, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Spa & Wellness, and guest experience initiatives. He will focus on enhancing service standards, driving operational efficiencies, developing talent, and supporting the hotel's continued commercial growth and market leadership.

With a proven track record of cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing operational performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, Harish's appointment reinforces The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace's commitment to excellence, innovation, and world-class hospitality.

Sayaji Hotel, Pune Appoints Harish Kumar as Front Office Manager

Pune: With over 14 years of experience in hospitality operations, guest relations, and front office management, Harish Kumar has been appointed as the Front Office Manager at Sayaji Hotel Wakad, Pune. Harish joins the team with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

An accomplished hospitality professional, Harish has built an impressive career across leading luxury and upscale hotel brands in India and the Middle East. Before joining Sayaji Pune, he was associated with Radisson Blu Towers Kaushambi Delhi NCR as Assistant Front Office Manager, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing guest satisfaction, managing room inventory strategies, driving upselling initiatives, and leading front office operations efficiently.

Over the years, Harish has held key positions with renowned hospitality brands including Taj Cidade De Goa, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Alibaug, Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, and ITC Kakatiya. His expertise spans guest engagement, revenue optimization, team leadership, crisis management, and operational efficiency.

A Bachelor of Hotel Management graduate from Osmania University, Harish was also awarded the Second Prize for Academic Excellence during his studies. Known for his passion for hospitality and guest-centric approach, he possesses advanced knowledge of Opera PMS, OTA management, guest feedback systems, and luxury hospitality service standards.

Speaking about his new role, Harish Kumar shared,

“Pune has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic corporate and business destinations, creating immense opportunities for the hospitality sector. Sayaji Pune is perfectly positioned to cater to the evolving needs of today’s corporate travelers. I am delighted to join the team and look forward to enhancing guest experiences through warm hospitality, seamless service, and operational excellence”.

With Harish Kumar’s appointment, Sayaji Hotel Wakad, Pune, further strengthens its leadership team and reinforces its commitment to delivering seamless and personalized hospitality experiences to its guests.