Arjun Kaggallu has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Abu Dhabi

Aloft Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of Arjun Kaggallu as its new general manager. Kaggallu has over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with leading global hospitality brands across India, Europe, and the United States.

Arjun Kaggallu

As general manager of Aloft Abu Dhabi, Kaggallu will lead all aspects of operations. Kaggallu began his journey with Marriott in 2006, over the years he has held many notable leadership positions at esteemed properties including, Marriott Hyderabad, St Regis New York, Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad, and JW Marriott Bengaluru.

Prior to joining Aloft Abu Dhabi, Kaggallu served as general manager at Novotel Hotel & Residences, Kolkata. His first appointment as general manager was at Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa in 2019.

Kaggallu holds a Bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management from Business School Chardonne, Switzerland, complimented by an E-Cornell Certification and a diploma in hotel management from the Merit Swiss Asian School.

General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Aloft Hotels currently operates more than 190 hotels in 29 countries and territories. Catering to a tech-savvy, music-loving crowd, the brand offers vibrant, eclectic spaces that thrive off bringing people together. A brand for music lovers and music makers alike, Aloft is best known for its emphasis on innovative music programming through its Live at Aloft platform.

Marriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,200 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program.