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Kunal Chauhan has been appointed as General Manager at The Leela Palace Bangalore

hauhan comes with a strong F & B background having set up award-winning operations as the Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage at The Leela Palace Ambiance Gurgaon, for which he was recognized as the “F&B Manager of the Year” by the prestigious Hotelier India Awards. Kunal is an alumni of OCLD (Oberoi Centre of learning and development) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree along with a diploma in hotel management. Kunal has also served as the Resident Manager at the group’s flagship property, The Leela Palace New Delhi. His operational experience, multi-property management, refurbishment and renovation experience across different hotels are distinguishing facets of his career.

The Leela
Bangalore, India
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Faiz Alam Ansari has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park

Ansari’s earlier projects have included stints at Raffles Hotel, Singapore where he managed 18 restaurants and bars as Assistant F&B Manager. He has worked as Director of F&B and Executive Assistant Manager at the Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur. Prior to moving to Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Park Ansari was Hotel manager of the flagship Westin Hotel in India, Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi.

Starwood
Bangalore, India
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Binu Mathews takes over as Chief Executive Officer of IDS NEXT Business Solutions

IDS NEXT, global leader in ERP and total technology solutions for the hospitality and leisure industries, announces the promotion of Binu Mathews to Chief Executive Officer of IDS NEXT. This promotion comes after his three year stint with IDS NEXT where he led the effort to significantly grow the company's revenue, steered the business to newer geographies, and deepen its presence in existing markets. IDS NEXT has also grown significantly in employee strength, and product offering.

Bangalore, India
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Sunil Taneja has been appointed as General Manager at Vivanta by Taj Whitefield, Bangalore

Vivanta by Taj Whitefield, Bangalore has appointed Sunil Taneja as General Manager. Taneja is an alumnus of Delhi University, with a Bachelor of Commerce and a degree from the Institute of Hotel Management, Delhi. Associated with The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) for over the last two decades, his portfolio includes Catering Manager, Taj Mahal Hotel; F&B Manager, Taj Palace Hotel, Taj Bengal; and Resident Manger, Taj Mahal Hotel. During his career in the hospitality sector, he has been at the helm of affairs across strategic planning, finance, human resource development, and relationship management, a release stated.

IHCL
Bangalore, India
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Krishna Unni has been named General Manager at Alila Bangalore Hotel and Residence

Krishna Unni has been appointed General Manager of Alila Bangalore in India’s ‘Garden city’. Bringing over 15 years hospitality experience to the role, including global management positions with JW Marriott, Krishna is also tasked with overseeing Alila’s operations in India, which will include the launch of Alila’s first heritage property, Alila Fort Bishangarh, set to open in Rajasthan in 2014.

Alila
Bangalore, India
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Pranav Patel has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Bangalore

Pranav Patel takes the helm at Alila’s latest opening, the 101 room Alila Bangalore, which opened in the Whitefield district of the city last year. With over a decade in the industry, Pranav’s career has been truly global, with experience across three continents at leading hotel groups including Taj, Leela and Four Seasons. Pranav joins Alila from Archipelago Hotels and Resorts in Kuala Lumpur where he held the position of Complex Director of F&B for The Saujana.

Alila
Bangalore, India
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Gaurav Sarin has been promoted to Associate Vice President - Business Development & Quality Assurance at Best Western India

Prior to his promotion Mr Sarin was responsible for Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Assistance, Promotions, Member Web, Online Revenue Management, BW Solicitations, Corporate RFPs, Best Western Rewards, Best Cheque and other related matters at Best Western India as General Manager. Gaurav Sarin has 11 years of rich experience in Sales & Marketing. Before joining Best Western, he was the Regional Sales Manager for Punjab and Himachal, with Sarovar Hotels & Resorts. He started his career in the hospitality industry as the Sales & Marketing Manager with Sayaji Hotel in Indore before moving to the Sarovar group. He has very good exposure in Hotel Pre-Openings as well as effective Revenue/Yield Management for multiple properties. His profile in Best Western India includes Sales, Marketing, India Toll-Free Reservation Call Centre, Quality Assurance, Advertising, Brand Assistance, Promotions Online Revenue Management, BW MemberWeb, BW Solicitations, Corporate RFPs, Best Western Rewards, Best Cheque, etc. Mr. Sarin received his Master of Management Science degree with Marketing specialization, from the International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore.

Best Western India
Bangalore, India
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Andrew Hendrian has been appointed as General Manager at The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore

Hendrian was most recently General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Dubai where he successfully repositioned the newly refurbished hotel. Prior to that from 2002 to 2004, he was General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Cologne and Resident Manager of the Grand Hyatt Dubai. He served as Resident Manager of the Grand Hyatt Berlin from 2000 to 2002. Beginning his career with the Meliá Group, Hendrian sharpened his skills at properties in Spain and Iraq. He went on to establish himself as one of the hospitality industry’s rising stars. Moving to Hyatt Hotels, he enhanced his experience as a food and beverage manager and sommelier. Later he underwent special rooms division training in the U.S., eventually becoming Regional Specialist, Rooms for Central Europe during which time Hyatt received several awards. After close to three decades at some of the industry’s leading flagship properties, Hendrian has earned the title of the “People’s Manager” for his ability to connect and relate to his associates and staff.

The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore
Bangalore, India