Summit Hotels & Resorts appoints Deepak Bothra as Corporate General Manager

Strengthening its operational leadership as it expands across the Eastern Himalayan region, Summit Hotels & Resorts has appointed Deepak Bothra as Corporate General Manager. With close to three decades of experience in hospitality, Deepak Bothra brings deep expertise across hotel operations, pre-opening projects, quality control, and revenue management. Over the years, he has worked with leading international and regional brands, holding senior leadership roles and contributing to the successful launch and turnaround of multiple properties.

In his new role, Deepak Bothra will oversee operational strategy, service standards, and performance optimisation across Summit’s growing portfolio. His focus will be on strengthening quality benchmarks, streamlining systems, and ensuring consistency across properties as the brand continues to scale its presence in Sikkim, Darjeeling, and the wider Northeast.

Commenting on the appointment, Sumit Mitruka, CEO, Summit Hotels & Resorts, said, “Deepak brings a rare combination of operational depth and quality-driven thinking. As we continue to expand our network across the Northeast, strengthening internal systems and service standards becomes critical. His experience in building and refining hotel operations will play a key role in driving consistency and long-term performance across our portfolio.”

Summit Hotels & Resorts appoints Shova Lama as PRO – Sikkim

April, 2026 :Strengthening its engagement with local markets and government institutions in the Northeast, Summit Hotels & Resorts has appointed Shova Lama as Public Relations Officer for Sikkim. In her new role, Shova Lama will be responsible for strengthening the brand’s relationship with various government departments and public institutions across the state. Her responsibilities include facilitating room bookings for official travel, coordinating hospitality arrangements for government events and conferences, and expanding institutional business opportunities for the group.

She will also work closely with local communities and organisations to promote Summit’s properties as venues for weddings, social gatherings, and private celebrations, thereby strengthening the brand’s presence in the regional events and social hospitality segment.

As part of her responsibilities, Shova Lama is also assisting the company with government registrations and empanelment processes, working on compliance and documentation matters. In addition, she has been tasked with supporting the company’s expansion plans in the Northeast by liaising with stakeholders across neighbouring states for potential hotel properties that could be brought into the Summit portfolio on a lease model.

Commenting on the appointment, Sumit Mitruka, CEO of Summit Hotels & Resorts, said, ““The Northeast has always been central to Summit’s journey, and Sikkim in particular remains one of our strongest operating regions. As our network of properties continues to grow across the hills, building closer relationships with government institutions, local communities, and regional stakeholders becomes increasingly important. Shova’s role will help us strengthen these connections while also supporting our expansion initiatives across the wider Northeast.”

Shova Lama’s appointment comes at a time when Summit Hotels & Resorts is actively strengthening its footprint across the Himalayan and Northeast regions, focusing on destinations where tourism demand, social events, and institutional travel continue to grow.