Hyatt Regency Pune is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Gaurav Bisht to the position of Food and Beverage Manager. Gaurav brings nearly a decade of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, showcasing proficiency in Operations Management, Sales, Inventory Management, Quality Management, Customer Relationship Management, and Team Management.
Henna Punjabi is the new Senior Cluster Marketing & Communications Manager for The Ritz-Carlton Pune & Marriott Suites Pune.
The Orchid Hotel Pune, the city's premier "Environment-sensitive" 5-star haven, proudly announces the well-deserved promotion of Mr. Lalan Kumar to Associate Head of Sales. A seasoned hotelier with a proven track record of exceeding expectations, Mr. Kumar brings a wealth of experience and an insatiable drive to his new role.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the appointment of Bhawishya Rituparn as the Director of Sales and marketing for their prestigious Radisson Blu in Hinjawadi, Pune. With an illustrious career spanning 14.5 years and a proven track record of driving sales success, Bhawishya brings extensive expertise in strategic revenue planning, market analysis, and cultivating enduring client relationships.
Hyatt Regency Pune is thrilled to announce the promotion of Mr. Mukund Karpe to the esteemed position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Mukund's journey within the organization has been remarkable, reflecting his dedication, expertise, and relentless commitment to excellence.
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the much-anticipated re-opening of the Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi post comprehensive renovations. Positioned as a gateway to the city's bustling business and vibrant entertainment hubs, this exquisite hotel is located amidst verdant greenery and enjoys proximity to major corporate parks. The hotel is easy to reach from Pune International Airport, Pune railway, and bus stations. It also has ample parking space for those traveling by car.
Having done Diploma in Business Administration also holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Mangalore University.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Alexis Hospitality LLP today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjawadi. Located within the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, the 144-room hotel marks the entry of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand in Pune.
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Girdhar Jangid, as Director of Finance for The Westin Pune Koregaon Park. In his role, he will be instrumental in the preparation of Capex and operational Budgets with regular forecasting of reports. He will also play a key role in helping drive financial results through optimization of cost and materializing the potential savings.
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Apratim Gole as Marketing and Communications Manager, who shows promise to shoulder the responsibility of managing all marketing and PR activities, elevating and sustaining the hotel's brand positioning, driving engagement and additional revenue through invigorating Marketing and PR Campaigns.
The Westin Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Vikram Khatri as Director of Culinary, who will shoulder responsibility and invest efforts to elevate every dining experience with unrivalled hospitality and devotion to freshness, hygiene and technique.A dynamic team leader and mentor, Chef Khatri, in his current role, will be focusing not only on providing guests with a curated and immersive dining experience post the pandemic, but would also work towards redefining the hotel's gastr onomic offerings, recognizing unique blends of creative flair and passion for food, balanced by strong business acumen.Chef Khatri comes with 21 years of experience in hospitality, working alongside international chefs. He believes a satisfying meal is one that has harmony, both in flavor and color. Flavors should complement each other and not overpower. In his opinion the art of flavor pairing is instinctive and can't be taught and differentiates a good chef from a great one.In each of his prior responsibilities, he has made significant contributions for which he has brought home many awards which include 'Chef of the Year Award' at the 7th International Chef Awards organised by the PHD Chamber & Indian Culinary Forum (ICF), along with Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, 2010, and the 'Culinary Excellence Top Chef Award' at the Delhi Gourmet Club 2015. He also mentored the team of Chefs who bagged the first and second prizes at the 'National Sushi Championship 2016' organised by JETRO, a Japanese trade and investmentpromotion organisation under Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), along with Indian Federation of Culinary Association (IFCA).Chef Vikram Khatri joined kitchen brigade in the year 1999, after finishing the Culinary School from The Garden City, Bangalore. His first stint happened at The Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi, where hespent seven years learning the craft, nuances, and technique behind a good professional Kitchen. Though he says the real fun was to learn the trade at India's first Japanese restaurant Sakura, he then went on to join Olive Group as a core team member and initiated various stand alone for the group. After a short stint at Australia's modern Gourmet city, Sydney, ai called him back home, which was Olive's first Zuma kind of project in Delhi.Chef Khatri will thus lead the skillfull team of chefs under his guidance at The Westin Pune, to curate and cook a mix of classic recipes and trending dishes with comfortable flavor pairing, to ensure that the core flavor, aroma, texture and taste of the dish is not lost.Hailing from Delhi Chef Khatri acquired his Bachelor in Hotel Management (B.H.M) from S.Nijalingappa College, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore, in 1999 and later went on to undergo 6 months training at the renowned restaurant 'Ocean room' in Sydney, Australia, where he attained Global exposure in Oriental gourmet cuisine. In addition, he then went on to attend The World Gourmet Summit 2010 and FHA 2010 in Singapore, and also attended a workshop on kaizen management and well-versed with HACCAP.Apart from his passion for cooking, Chef VK likes to read and listen to music. On his day off, you will find him at home spending quality time with family.
The Westin Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Aashish Kumar Arora as Director of Sales, who will be responsible for the hotel's commercial growth, brand reputation, and devising initiatives to boost the hotel's positioning.A dynamic team leader, Mr. Aashish, in his current role, will be focusing not only on the business recovery of the hotel post the pandemic, but would also work towards the reinforcement of the brand and its core ethos. He will also be working to create a new and sustainable business stream for the hotel.Mr. Aashish comes with a rich experience, spanning over a decade, where he excelled in hospitality, business development, strategic management and knowledge of various market segments. Proud to have grown within the Marriott Group, from being a team member to managing a team, he has his foundations firmly rooted.In each of his prior responsibilities, he has made significant contributions to the brand that have resulted in him achieving senior positions at the company, which he well deserves. Throughout, he has been a dynamic, result-oriented, loyal and seasoned professional to his organisation.Mr. Aashish also has extensive expertise in sales in the hospitality industry. He commenced his hotel career with IHHR Hospitality as a Sales Executive in 2011, and has since moved on to work with Hyatt Hotels, Starwood, and now The Marriott, in the Unit and Nat ional Sales verticals. Prior to this, he worked in Sales for CitiFinancial Home Loans, and after a year, he moved on to pursue his post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom.In addition, his drive to over achieve targets and sincere dedication to his role, has earned him an internal recognition within his current organization as "Leader in the Making 2019", awarded during his tenure in The National Sales at Marriott National Sales Organization. Mr. Aashish will thus lead the dynamic team of Proactive sales to continue the legacy of being the preferred destination, with the Upcoming New Banquet venues at The Westin Pune.Hailing from the IT Hub of Maharashtra, Pune, Mr. Aashish Kumar Arora, secured his Masters in Business Administration (MBA), from Heriot-Watt University, UK and started his professional career a decade ago. He loves spending time with his family & friends, reading, and streaming new series on OTT platforms while he is not working.At Westin, Mr. Aashish will work closely with the leadership team of the hotel to positively impact the overall hotel goals and guest satisfaction. His focus will be to position the hotel as a market leader in the luxury lifestyle segment keeping in mind the evolving market conditions.
Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Fino Babu as its new General Manager. Fino has been part of the IHG family for more than two years, having previously carried out the role of Executive Assistant Manager. Ever since he has been employed in this hotel, Fino has demonstrated leadership and efficacious, structured management in all aspects of the hotel's functions.
Ginger unveiled their renovated and re-imagined hotel in Wakad, Pune. The new look is in line with the refreshed identity of the brand reflecting a completely fresh and contemporary take on design.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has launched The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, the second hotel in India from the iconic luxury hotel brand.
Ritz-Carlton has expanded its portfolio of luxury hotels in India with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, the second Ritz-Carlton in the country.
Armed with an experience of more than 18 years here in India and overseas, Singh has been associated with established hospitality brands such as the Marriott, Grand Hyatt, Fairmont, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood Hotels, Banyan Tree and Aman Resorts. This experience has helped in enhancing his skills of strategic planning, interactive and direct marketing, sales promotions, strengthening the hotels positioning and team development.
Dev Bose has recently been appointed as Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre. He has been working his magic for the past 18 years and has previously been associated with premier hospitality brands including - Indus Club Mumbai, Wyndham Bangalore, Hyatt Regency Kolkata, Taj Blue Diamond Pune and many other renowned properties.Dev has achieved various awards for his commendable services. Some of his achievements include an award for - Best Chef by CRY in 2017, the Wall of Fame for Food at Taj Blue Diamond for 3 years in a row and he has also bee n judged as the Second International Young Chef Olympiad, India in 2016.Dev is an aficionado of his art and the proof is in the pudding. His food reflects a perfect blend of passion and dexterity. Dev looks forward to bringing a signature palate with his experimental cooking and fresh style. Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre is delighted to welcome Dev to the team.
Bharat Ratanpal has recently joined as General Manager for Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre. Bharat, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over16 years, was Director of Sales and Marketing at the iconic JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu for over 2 yearson his last assignment.Prior to this Bharat has spent 12 years with the Hyatt Hotels Corporationworking withnumerous upscale and luxurious properties including-Grand Hyatt Mumbai, the pre-opening team of Grand Hyatt Goa and Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa (now ITC Grand Resort & Spa).
Rajwardhan Singh Rathore has recently joined as the dynamic Food and Beverage Manager at Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre. With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Rajwardhan has a vast knowledge and experience in the food and beverage department and is all set to revolutionize the functioning of the restaurants at Crowne Plaza Pune. He has worked with several hotels across the country including Sayaji Hotel Indore, Oberoi Group of Hotels and The Imperial.