Lucknow, July 2026: Mercure Lucknow Gomti Nagar has announced the appointment of Divya Bhadauria as People & Culture Manager, effective 13th July 2026. With over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and hospitality, Divya brings strong expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, HR operations, and building positive workplace cultures.

In her new role, Divya will be responsible for overseeing the hotel's People & Culture function, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, payroll coordination, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance. She will focus on strengthening the employee experience, supporting talent development, and fostering a culture that reflects the values of Mercure and Accor.

Prior to joining Mercure Lucknow Gomti Nagar, she served as Human Resources Manager at Renaissance Lucknow Hotel – Marriott International, where she managed recruitment, onboarding, learning and development initiatives, payroll coordination, employee relations, HR reporting, compensation-related projects, and employee engagement initiatives. Throughout her career, she has worked with leading hotel brands like Clarks Avadh Lucknow, Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow, and Saraca Lucknow. Divya is a certified Marriott International Ignite Train the Trainer, Certified Departmental Trainer (CDT), and Embark Certified professional.

“We are pleased to welcome Divya to the Mercure Lucknow Gomti Nagar family. Her extensive experience in hospitality human resources, combined with her strong focus on employee engagement, learning, and talent development, will be a valuable addition to our leadership team. As we continue to build our culture and strengthen our people practices, Divya will play an important role in creating an environment where our Heartists can learn, grow, and deliver their best,” said Amit Kapoor, General Manager, Mercure Lucknow Gomti Nagar.