Holiday Inn Katra is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Ritesh Sharma as The General Manager

He brings with him over two decades of voluminous experience in the hospitality industry.

He looks forward to spearheading operations, As a Pre-Opening hotel he will kick start the operations with his innovative strategies and manage an effective and enthusiastic team. He did his Hotel Management at IHM Bhopal.

Mr. Ritesh Sharma believes in “The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have”

Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjewadi appoints Anuj Majumdar as Assistant General Manager

Pune, December 2022: Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjewadi is pleased to announce the appointment of Anuj Majumdar as Assistant General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Anuj’s expertise will play a vital role in elevating the property to new heights.

A passionate hotelier, over the years, having worked with several brands across the country, Anuj has gained deep knowledge and experience in dealing with a broad spectrum of situations and challenges, including pre-opening properties.

Anuj’s extensive background has led him to be associated with several esteemed hospitality brands such as The Leela Mumbai, Holiday Inn Pune, Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur, The Corinthians Resort & Club Pune, and the Pride Hotel, Pune. He has also productively consulted for both greenfield and brownfield projects of mid-tier hotels & F&B retail establishments.

Commenting on his appointment, Anuj says, “Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjewadi is a relatively new property, however, it is conspicuous because of its exclusive array of F&B offerings. It is an absolute honor to be appointed as the hotel’s first assistant general manager. I look forward to working closely with the dynamic team to deliver a seamless guest experience befitting our property.”

A seasoned professional, Anuj has an intrinsic understanding of hotel operations, fulfilling guest expectations, and great leadership skills. His journey at Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjewadi will be instrumental in establishing the hotel as one of the most sought for in the city.

SANJAY GUPTA APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER OF SHERATON GRAND BENGALURU WHITEFIELD HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

Bengaluru, January 2023: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center has appointed Sanjay Gupta as their new General Manager. A seasoned and versatile hospitality professional with a career spanning over two decades, Sanjay has worked with brands like Hilton, Hyatt Hotels, Grand Hyatt, and Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. Over the years, he has honed his skills in managing a diverse team of people and has championed operational excellence. 

His journey with Marriott International began in 2011 as the pre-opening General Manager of the 100th Le Meridien in Coimbatore followed by Le Meridien Jaipur and most recently he was the General Manager of Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

He has also been the recipient of some very prestigious awards within the organisation such as the Spirit To Serve Associates Marriott ‘Take Care’ award Asia Pacific Except China (APEC) for the year 2022 and the General Manager of year 2022 from Business World Hotelier as a National winner. Furthermore, he is the third Indian hotelier to be awarded an Honorary Diploma by the Les Clefs d’Or Paris, France.

Through his profound knowledge and dedication to championing the ethos of travel and hospitality, he will be at the helm of day-to-day operations in his new role, ensuring personalized, high-quality service to all guests. 

Speaking at Sanjay Gupta’s appointment, Gaurav Singh, ‎Market Vice President, Marriott International said, “It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Sanjay to his new role at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center. We are confident that with his passion, commitment & a long gradient of achievements, he will do a fantastic job at serving our guests better and transforming the property in to one of the city’s best hotels.”

Sanjay is a graduate from IHM Kolkata and is an alumni of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He has also completed his Executive Development Program from IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Delhi.

An avid hiker, Sanjay’s idea of unwinding is through cooking and spending quality time with his family and friends.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts appoints Biswajit Chakraborty as The Cluster General Manager of The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel and The Leela Ashtamudi

Biswajit has over 35 years of experience across major Indian hotel brands like The Oberoi Hotels and Taj Hotels and has also worked for the Accor Hotel Group

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Biswajit Chakraborty as The Cluster General Manager of The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel and The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel in “God’s Own Country.”

Biswajit has over 35 years of experience across major Indian hotel brands like The Oberoi Hotels and Taj Hotels and has also worked for the Accor Hotel Group. Having held leadership roles in various capacities including Hotel Operations, Sales and Marketing and Pre-Openings, he brings with him a wealth of experience and astute business acumen. Biswajit was the opening General Manager of The Leela Kempinski Kovalam in 2005 and is returning to Kerala to lead the iconic beach destination hotel The Leela Kovalam A Raviz Hotel and launch the hidden gem of Kerala Backwaters, The Leela Ashtamudi A Raviz Hotel.

Prior to joining The Leela, Biswajit was with Hotelivate as Managing Director, South India. A staunch believer in the brand’s ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava”, Biswajit is known to be strategic leader with a humane and effective leadership style focused on placing the guest at the centre of everything he does.

Speaking on the occasion Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said, “Biswajit’s return to The Leela family is a key milestone as we embark upon our journey to fortify our presence in Kerala. With his in-depth market knowledge and deep seeded relationships, we are confident Biswajit is poised to further enhance and strengthen The Raviz and The Leela partnership to create a synergy that can propel the State to the centre stage of the global tourism network.”

Speaking about the occasion, Asish Nair, Vice President R P Group said. “We are delighted to welcome Mr Chakraborty to the family, with whom we share a very sound personal bonding for a long time, and our Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai was always captivated by Mr Chakraborty’s extensive experience in successfully managing Uber-Luxury Hospitality products through his unique style of management.”

Biswajit holds a master’s degree in commerce from Bangalore University and has to his credit a Diploma in Hospitality General Management from Cornell University, Ithaca, Upstate New York.

Manish Dayya takes the reins as General Manager at Sofitel Mumbai BKC

A hospitality professional to the core, he looks forward to spearheading operations at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, introducing further growth through innovative strategies, and managing an effective and enthusiastic team

Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Manish Dayya as the new General Manager. 

Mr. Dayya brings with him over two decades of experience in the trade and hospitality industries. A hospitality professional to the core, he looks forward to spearheading operations at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, introducing further growth through innovative strategies, and managing an effective and enthusiastic team. 

Knowing that hospitality would be his path of choice, Manish completed his Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition Goa, before kickstarting his career. Notable appointments include stints as General Manager at properties across the country, including Lemon Tree, The Raintree Hotels in Chennai, and the Royal Orchid Hotels in Hyderabad, before joining Accor in 2013. Here, Manish reaped the benefits of hands-on experience at brands across the group, such as the Grand Mercure & Novotel Goa Shrem Resort, Mercure Hotel, and Lavasa International Convention Centre, followed by Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre, as a complex general manager. 

At all the properties, Manish oversaw a mix of business and leisure guests, as well as a thriving events and MICE segment, thus allowing him to keep an active finger on the pulse of leisure and business travel trends. His wealth of experience in metro, leisure, and tier 2 cities allows for a multi-dimensional approach when welcoming guests, launching new offerings, and working with diverse teams. What’s more, his varied roles and expansive approach to hospitality, and a decade of Accor experience make him a perfect fit for Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s seamless blend of the French way of life and warm Indian hospitality.  

In his free time. Manish enjoys music, traveling, reading, and movies. 

Jatish Ghai takes over as the General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik is extremely delighted to announce the appointment of Jatish Ghai as the new General Manager

Jatish brings in with him 2 decades of illustrious experience in luxury hotel operations with prestigious brands such The Leela palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International and Ananda In The Himalayas.

In his previous assignment as Director of Operations, he was instrumental in driving efficiencies in operations and technology transformation for Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia. Jatish is known for his strong analytical skills, astute business acumen along with the mindset of building long–term relationships. His revenue management expertise will play a significant role in establishing Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik as a commercially successful luxury lifestyle Hotel in the Wine capital of India. 

As General Manager, Jatish will oversee the strategic and financial performance of the property, and curate bespoke experiences for its guests, with a key focus on creating value in the growth and success of our business across all segments by encouraging positive work culture and people development.

Amal El Ansari appointed general manager of Swissotel Al Ghurair

The international hotelier brings a wealth of experience and is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion

Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair have appointed Amal El Ansari as the new general manager of the 620-room properties. She has been with Accor for 11 years and has held key positions and cluster roles of DOSM, hotel manager and general manager.

El Ansari brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and commercials and provides a strategic vision for the hotel, connected to the Al Ghurair Centre shopping mall.

Before this, she was the general manager of Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre and successfully led her team through the pandemic. An international hotelier with business acumen and strong communication skills, El Ansari has successfully managed Pullman, Novotel, Ibis, Rotana and Sheraton brands. She advocates innovation and strives to achieve great heights keeping the company’s mission, values, and strategy in mind.

She said: “We are in a people-centric industry, and it is of the utmost importance to value our people first and, in turn, create a happy and positive environment that leads to the hotel’s commercial success.”