Abhirath brings over 19 years of experience across hotel operations, sales, marketing, revenue management, and strategic leadership.

Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa welcomes Abhirath Sah as its new General Manager, bringing over 19 years of experience across hotel operations, sales, marketing, revenue management, and strategic leadership.

Career journey

Abhirath brings a dynamic leadership journey across some of India’s leading hospitality brands, most recently serving as Director of Operations at Marriott Suites Pune. He previously spent nearly five years as Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Pune, with earlier leadership roles across The Westin Hyderabad, Sheraton Hyderabad, The Leela Palace Hotels & Resorts, Trident Chennai, Hyatt Hyderabad, and Carlson Hospitality Marketing India.

New role

In his new role, Abhirath will lead the resort’s overall operations and strategic direction, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences, driving business performance, and strengthening Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar’s position as a leading hospitality destination.

With a diverse career spanning operations, sales, marketing and commercial leadership, Abhirath brings a well-rounded perspective to his new role, positioning him to lead the team and build on the resort’s strong foundation for continued growth.

Abhirath Sah on the appointment

“I am delighted to take on this new responsibility at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar,” said Abhirath. “I look forward to working closely with the team to create memorable guest experiences, build on the property’s strengths, and drive sustainable growth.

With over sixteen years of rich and diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Ashish Dhebe has been appointed as Squad Champion at Alokik Sharanam Zinc Journey by The Fern, Lake Tapola, Mahabaleshwar. In this role, he will lead overall hotel operations, streamline processes and ensure that every guest interaction reflects the highest standards of service and hospitality.

Ashish’s deep-rooted expertise spans across multiple facets of hotel management, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, team leadership and delivering memorable guest experiences. Throughout his professional journey, Ashish has held key leadership roles with several prominent hospitality brands, where he successfully led initiatives that enhanced both guest satisfaction and operational outcomes.

In his role as Squad Champion, Ashish is dedicated to upholding the core values of the brand, while fostering a culture of service excellence, collaboration and innovation that will further elevate the guest experience at this unique lakeside destination.