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.
Sunishchal Parasnis has been associated with the hospitality industry for almost a decade now, with nine memorable years in Hyatt India. A keen learner with a unique sense of humour, Sunishchal has successfully made a mark for himself in the hospitality arena in these years. After a fruitful tenure at Grand Hyatt Mumbai in various roles in the Sales and Marketing team, Sunishchal has now been appointed Director of Sales for the luxurious Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, the first Park Hyatt Hotel in India.
Mr. Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director of Absolute Hotel Services India/Middle East is delighted to announce the new management agreement with M/S Dynamic It Park Developers Private Limited, for newly build property in Calangute Goa, Eastin Easy Calangute Goa which is scheduled to open in 2016.
Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands – announces Hard Rock Hotel Goa, the first of its kind in India. Projected to open in March 2015, the brand will transform the current North 16 GOA Resort owned by Convention Hotels India (CHI) into the Hard Rock Hotel Goa.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with JMJ, a large conglomerate with a multi-faceted presence, for the first Planet Hollywood hotel in India. The Hollywood-inspired theme hotel, expected to be operational by the end of 2014, will be only the second in the world after Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas. Located on Goa's unspoilt southern coast, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort is a 115-room and 15 luxury tent resort situated on the white sands of Uttorda Beach at South Goa. The property is a tourist's paradise with its low-rise architecture depicting elegant Goan style, splendid landscapes, dramatic sculptures and gorgeous art works. The most breath-taking features of this beach front luxury hotel, however, are its tropical gardens and the coconut orchard that spans beyond 10 acres. The perfect destination for a bespoke vacation, it caters to a wide variety of travellers. Deepika Arora, regional vice president, Indian Ocean, EMEAI for Wyndham Hotel Group said, "We are thrilled to welcome Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa into our Hotel Group family and to one of India's premiere destinations. We look forward to a successful partnership with JMJ and to continuing to expand throughout India." With large indoor and outdoor banqueting facilities, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa also serves as one of the most romantic destinations to tie the knot. It offers an array of services including breath-taking sunset ceremonies and cocktail parties by the pool. In addition, the property will feature a mix of eclectic boutiques, a fitness centre, spa, pools and yoga retreats. The thriving party scene will draw guests back each holiday season. With uber-comfort and luxurious services, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa will replicate the same style as its sister property in Las Vegas, typically decorated with movie memorabilia including props from famous films. Moreover, with an amalgamation of various international and Indian cuisines at it various restaurants, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa will provide world-class dining options. Sachin Joshi, Managing Director, JMJ group said, "We are truly excited about setting up a world class hotel with a world class partner. The company's formidable scale and expertise as a global brandbuilder will meet our endeavour to further enhance the aesthetic value of Goa. Given its features, we are looking forward to Planet Hollywood being a landmark destination in Goa. The brand's 'Let there be fame' philosophy means guests at the property will be treated like celebrities."
With his varied experience and well-rounded specialities spanning Indian, Western, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, Chef Amit’s core expertise lies in managing food and beverage production operations. He began his career at The Trident, Udaipur in 1999, going on to play key roles at luxury hotels such as the Hyatt Regency New Delhi, Taj Fort Aguada Beach Resort Goa, Grand Hyatt Mumbai and Taj West End Bangalore. He further honed his culinary skills at Bon Appetit, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dublin, Ireland led by Chef Oliver Dunne.
Grand Hyatt Goa has appointed Jaco le Roux as General Manager. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has worked with the Hyatt group world over as General Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, Executive Assistant Manager and is well skilled with the hotel’s strategies and policies.
Siddaharth Savkur, is now General Manager of contemporary resort Alila Diwa Goa. Following eight years with Hyatt Hotels, Siddaharth’s extensive industry experience also includes time working with Oberoi and Radisson across India.