Vikas Sood as General Manager of Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & JECC Managed by Accor

Vikas Sood brings over 29 years of hospitality experience across luxury hotels, convention centres, MICE and large-scale events.

Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre – Managed by ACCOR announces the appointment of Vikas Sood as General Manager

With over 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Vikas Sood brings a strong background in luxury hospitality, hotel operations and the MICE industry, with extensive experience in convention and exhibition business. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading hospitality brands including The Leela, ACCOR, Marriott International, Hyatt and Taj Hotels, taking on leadership roles across hotel and convention centre operations.

Experience across hospitality and MICE

Vikas brings extensive experience with ACCOR, having built his career across leading convention hotels and large-scale hospitality operations. His journey has included significant exposure to large conventions, exhibitions, corporate events and international programmes, with a strong understanding of managing complex hotel and convention centre operations.

His experience across Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre and The Leela Gandhinagar has given him a deep understanding of large-scale events, operational excellence and delivering seamless guest experiences.

Leadership across major conventions

His experience in the convention and exhibition business includes managing high-profile events and programmes such as G20, Semicon, PEDICON, DefExpo and other large-scale conferences and exhibitions. His understanding of venue operations, guest movement, event requirements and the integration of hospitality with convention business has been an important part of his professional journey.

He has also been recognised for his contribution to the hospitality industry and was named GM of the Year at the Culinary Innovation Awards 2024. Beyond his professional interests, he enjoys travelling, exploring different cultures and discovering diverse culinary experiences.

New role at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and JECC

Bringing a wealth of industry experience, Vikas is recognised for his extensive expertise in the MICE industry, with strong experience across exhibition and convention business, large-scale medical events and hospitality operations.

In his new role as General Manager, Vikas will oversee the operations of Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and JECC, with a focus on the integrated hotel and convention centre business. His experience across luxury hospitality and large-scale convention operations will support the complex in strengthening its position as a destination for exhibitions, conventions, MICE, weddings and other large-format events.

Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre – Managed by Accor announces the appointment of Anand Yadava as Front Office Manager

Anand Yadava brings over 15 years of hospitality experience across front office, rooms operations, MICE and guest experience.

Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre – Managed by Accor are delighted to announce the appointment of Anand Yadava as Front Office Manager.

With over 15 years of rich experience in the hospitality industry, Anand brings extensive expertise in Front Office and Rooms Operations, guest experience, MICE operations, VIP handling, revenue optimization, and team leadership. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong leadership in managing hotel operations and delivering service excellence.

Previous role and experience

In his previous role at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, New Delhi, Anand served as Deputy Front Office Manager, where he managed Front Office operations for a 480-key luxury convention hotel, including high-volume arrivals, MICE groups, VIP movements, guest journeys, inventory management, forecasting, and upselling strategies.

Bringing a wealth of industry experience, Anand has been associated with renowned hospitality brands including The Leela, Radisson, and Lemon Tree Hotels. His experience includes guest handling, VIP protocols, revenue control, service recovery, group movements, and team development.

Anand Yadava on his new role

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Anand said: “I am excited to join Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & JECC – Managed by Accor and look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the property by delivering exceptional guest experiences and strengthening operational excellence.”

Responsibilities at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre

In his role as Front Office Manager, Anand will be responsible for overseeing Front Office operations, managing VIP and MICE movements, enhancing guest experience, and ensuring operational and service excellence.

Management on the appointment

Commenting on the appointment, Manik Vishnoi, Director of Operations, Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & JECC – Managed by Accor, said: “We are pleased to welcome Anand to the team. His extensive experience, strong operational expertise, and focus on guest experience will play a valuable role in further strengthening our Front Office operations and service excellence.”

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre Appoints Rajinikanth Ramadass as Director of Sales & Marketing

The Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) and Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) have announced the appointment of Rajinikanth Ramadass as their new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, Ramadass brings a wealth of expertise in revenue growth, market repositioning, and strategic leadership.

Professional Background

• Recent Role: Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa, where he repositioned the property in the luxury segment and achieved a 17% revenue increase.

• Past Experience: Leadership positions at Grand Hyatt Goa, Park Hyatt Chennai, and The Westin Chennai Velachery.

• Key Achievements: Improved ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and strengthened corporate and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) segments.

Expertise and Strengths

• Strategic mindset and analytical expertise.

• Strong relationship-building skills across corporate and leisure markets.

• Proven success in revenue management, digital marketing initiatives, and large-scale banqueting sales.

• Ability to align commercial strategy with operational excellence.

Role at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & JECC

In his new position, Ramadass will:

• Lead overall sales, marketing, and revenue strategy.

• Strengthen NJCC and JECC’s positioning as premier destinations for MICE, exhibitions, weddings, and large-scale events in Rajasthan.

• Drive strategic growth and enhance brand visibility in both domestic and international markets.

Leadership Perspectives

• Rajinikanth Ramadass: “I am truly honored to join Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and JECC at such an exciting phase of growth. This iconic destination has immense potential in the MICE and social events segment, and I look forward to driving strategic growth and delivering exceptional value to our guests and partners.”

• Manuj Ralhan, General Manager: “We are delighted to welcome Rajinikanth to our leadership team. His strong commercial acumen, proven track record of driving revenue performance, and ability to build high-impact teams make him the perfect fit for our integrated hotel and convention ecosystem.”