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Appointment General Management

Karan Kakar has been appointed as General Manager at Andaz Miami Beach

Karan Kakar is the new General Manager at Andaz Miami Beach, an oceanfront retreat where historic Art Deco meets modern luxury.

Andaz
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Karan Kakar

A seasoned hospitality leader with more than two decades of experience, Kakar brings a proven track record of transforming luxury lifestyle hotels through strategic repositioning efforts, operational excellence, and multi-million-dollar renovations. Most recently, he served as general manager across Hyatt's The Lifestyle Group portfolio including Thompson Dallas, where he led the teams through leadership transition while focusing on elevating guest experience, market visibility, and financial performance. Prior to that, he served as general manager for Nautilus by Arlo in Miami Beach and supported the pre-launch of Arlo Wynwood. He has also held leadership roles at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, an Autograph Collection by Marriott, and Mondrian South Beach.

At the helm of Andaz Miami Beach, Kakar looks forward to shaping an experience deeply connected to the spirit of the city, celebrating Miami Beach's artistic pulse, cultural diversity, and coastal energy.

Karan Kakar is an alumnus of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education – Class of 2000.

General Management USA & Canada United States Florida Miami Beach
Andaz
Hotel Brand

Global in scale while local in perspective, the Andaz brand of luxury hotels weaves the sights, sounds, and tastes of each property’s surroundings for a distinctively local experience. Through thoughtful, unscripted service tailored for travelers, Andaz hotels enable guests to go beyond the familiar and satiate their curiosity while immersing them in the spirit of the eclectic culture around them.

Hyatt
Management CompanyFranchise OrganizationBrand OwnerHotel Group

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt...