The St. Regis Goa Resort - the first resort and the second St. Regis branded property in India - appoints Mr. R. Srijith as Director of Sales and Marketing. Srijith brings with him over a decade of experience and will be responsible for driving revenue through targeted strategies and overseeing all aspects of the sales and marketing department at The St. Regis Goa Resort.
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The St. Regis Goa Resort - the first resort and the second St. Regis branded property in India - appoints Mr. Satish Kumar as General Manager. A well-recognized leader with over two decades of outstanding experience in luxury hospitality, Satish will be leading the task of introducing the legendary outpost to the country starting October 2022.
W Hotels announces the appointment of Chef Aabhas Mehrotra as the new Culinary Director at W Goa, overseeing five vibrant dining venues at the hotel.
Marriott has signed an agreement with Ceres Hotels to bring the St. Regis brand to Goa, India.
In his new leadership position, he will be responsible for spearheading operations at the hotel and leading the team to newer heights of success. He brings rich experience from his previously served designations and strongly believes in taking calculated risks for enhanced financial outcomes.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company signed a management contract for two hotels in Goa adding 506 rooms to its pipeline. The Company will take over the management of the legendary 207 key Cidade de Goa which will form a part of the SeleQtions portfolio - a named collection of hotels and resorts with a distinct character. An additional 299 rooms which are under construction, will be added to the same complex under the Taj brand scheduled to open by the end of this year.
AccorHotels has appointed Ranju Singh as complex general manager, Novotel Goa Shrem Hotel and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa.A seasoned hotelier, he brings with him over 25 years of rich hospitality experience with several brands, including Taj and Hyatt Hotels.Prior to joining AccorHotels, Singh was general manager, Taj Holiday Village Resort and Spa, Goa.Singh will be responsible for the overall management, strategic direction and leading the two established properties while continuing to delight guests.
Alila Diwa Goa announces the appointment of Sachin Shet as its new General Manager effective October 15, 2018 onwards. Mr. Shet will be heading the overall operations of the resort.
Le Meriden Goa Calangute has appointed Victor Chen as General Manager. In a career spanning over 18 years, Victor has held key positions in Sales, Events, Food & Beverage and Rooms Operations across the country as well as in overseas assignment. Prior to joining Le Meridien Goa, he was the Resident Manager at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. In his current assignment, he will be responsible for creating a thriving environment for associates, consolidate the positioning of the hotel, drive market growth and brand preference and elevate the hotel's food & beverage offerings. Victor enjoys travelling and exploring lesser-known sights, sounds and aromas. He loves nature and returns to Goa with fond memories of his formative years in the industry.
W Hotels announces the appointment of Cajetan Araujo as the General Manager for W Goa. Cajetan, fondly known as Caje, began his journey in hospitality as a Front Desk Executive in Geneva, Switzerland and since then has been a culinarian, an entrepreneur and an icon leading some of the finest restaurant and food and beverage operations in New York, Miami, Bermuda, Ireland, Dubai and Qatar. His remarkable journey with St. Regis Doha, Qatar and The St. Regis Bal Harbour in Miami, saw him bring his passion and excitement to Mumbai to launch the now iconic "Best Address" in Mumbai - The St. Regis Mumbai as Hotel Manager.
ACCORHOTELS TODAY announced the appointment of Sherin Mathew as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for Novotel Hotels & Resorts, Goa. A result oriented professional with over 12 years" experience in the areas of sales, business development, strategic planning and team management, he brings with him a sound understanding and a wealth of expertise in the sales and marketing function.
TAJ FORT Aguada Beach Resort & Spa, Goa announced the appointment of Albert Rebello as its new General Manager. An established leader in the hospitality industry, Albert brings more than 35 years of hotel experience to the resort perched atop the ramparts of the 17th century Portuguese coastal fort. In his new role, Albert will be responsible for the continued success of the hotel, overseeing the day-to-day operations and providing exceptional guest service at one of India"s most luxurious holiday destinations. Albert has undertaken a number of different assignments through his 35 years at Taj, notable among which were his appointments as the General Manager of five hotels namely Taj Residency Indore, The Gateway Hotel, Manjarun, The Gateway Hotel, Vishakhapatnam; The Gateway Hotel, Bangalore and The Gateway Hotel Hinjawadi Pune. Being an avid golfer, Albert makes sure that he takes time out of his busy schedule to play a round of golf every day. He enjoys hiking, a hobby which he undertakes whenever time permits and also loves spending time with his family.
Le Meridien has announced hiring of Norton Pereira as the General Manager for its Goa's Calangute property.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of W Goa, located on the internationally renowned Vagator Beach. Poised to redefine the Indian luxury hotel scene in the way that only W Hotels can, the highly anticipated debut marks the brand's 50th hotel worldwide, bringing the category disruptor one door closer to reaching 75 hotels by 2020.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of W Goa, located on the internationally renowned Vagator Beach. Poised to redefine the Indian luxury hotel scene in the way that only W Hotels can, the highly anticipated debut marks the brand's 50th hotel worldwide, bringing the category disruptor one door closer to reaching 75 hotels by 2020.
Siddharth Savkur, who has been General Manager at Alila Diwa Goa since May 2013, has been promoted to Regional General Manager of India. As well as continuing to manage Alila Diwa Goa, he will oversee the strategic management of Commune branded properties throughout the country.
TJ Joulak, a.k.a. TJ, has recently been appointed as the General Manager for W Goa, located on Vagator beach, the new, chic destination in Goa. TJ has been adding excitement and oomph to W hotels across the World since 2002. He is now sharing his passion with his team to bring alive the whatever/whenever philosophy and deliver unconventional experiences to guests at India’s first ever W Hotel in Goa.
Namaste - switch off and tune out by the sparkling Arabian Sea, at the new W Goa which opens this September. W Hotels' first property in India is located in the tropical paradise of North Goa's coast, with secluded beaches, pristine sands and coconut palms, lined with dramatic red cliffs and scenic views.
Grand Hyatt Goa has taken aboard Sascha Lenz as the Executive Assistant Manager to spearhead the food and beverage operations across the resort. With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Sascha has been associated with hotels such as the Sheraton and the Mandarin Oriental, prior to joining Hyatt, in the year 2007. Originally from Germany, Sascha started his career in 1999 after which his impressive food and beverage knowledge; as well as managerial skills have taken him from his home country to the United States of America, Hong Kong, Russia and then to United Kingdom. Sascha’s career with Hyatt started at Grand Hyatt Berlin as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. He was subsequently assigned to Russia, at the Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg, which was his first stint as the Director Food and Beverage and later transferred to Hyatt’s first Andaz hotel at Liverpool Street, London in the United Kingdom. As the new Executive Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage at Grand Hyatt Goa, Sascha is responsible for planning, organising, and controlling the work of the food and beverage division, ensuring smooth, efficient and up-to-standards running of the hotel’s facilities and food and beverage outlets, as well as maintaining high professional standards of quality and service. With his expertise and fresh insights, Sascha will ensure Grand Hyatt Goa continues to provide guests with the best culinary experiences and service; and drive F&B innovation and creativity.