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Hyatt Regency Brand Enters the Holy City of Amritsar

Hyatt announced today the rebranding of the Hyatt Amritsar into a Hyatt Regency hotel. Hyatt Regency Amritsar is the 11th Hyatt Regency property in India and joins a strong network of more than 180 Hyatt Regency properties worldwide. Located on Grand Trunk Road, Hyatt Regency Amritsar is the closest upper upscale hotel to the magnificent Golden Temple. The hotel is conveniently located within three miles of the Golden Temple and a mere 25-minute drive from the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International airport.

First Hyatt Centric Hotel in India opens in Bangalore

Hyatt announced the rebranding of Hyatt Bangalore MG Road to the Hyatt Centric brand, marking the brand"s first hotel in India and twenty-third worldwide. Located in prime destinations across world-class cities like New York, Miami, Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago, the Hyatt Centric brand is thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery, and targets millennial-minded travelers who want to be in the middle of the action.

Ajay Sampige has been appointed as General Manager at Novotel New Delhi Aerocity

PULLMAN & NOVOTEL New Delhi Aerocity has appointed Ajay Sampige as the General Manager of Novotel New Delhi Aerocity and Deputy General Manager of Pullman New Delhi Aerocity. In his new role, his focus is to increase the revenue, customer experience, guest satisfaction, F&B and will be in command for accomplishing corporate objectives, developing procedures, service standards, operational policies and overseeing the property in an effective manner. He will ensure to incorporate his experiences and skills for the success of the property.

Devesh Rawat has been appointed as General Manager at Indore Marriott Hotel

Rawat brings in 18 years of rich experience of working with luxury hotels & resorts. He began his career at The Oberoi Raj Vilas, Jaipur. In 2004, he moved to Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre and gradually climbed up the ladder as Director of Restaurants and Catering. He was also promoted as Asst. Director of F&B at JW Marriott (Juhu), followed by The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore, as the F&B Manager. Prior to joining Indore Marriott Hotel, he was with Sheraton Grand, Bangalore, at Brigade Gateway where he was duly recognized as 'the most Inspirational Leader' in 2014. Throughout his career, he proved to be one of the strongest pillars of the F&B industry as he simultaneously won many awards and accolades year-on-year such as Outstanding Team award, President's Award, Asia Pacific Division - 2013, Best F&B Leader, RVP (Regional Vice President) South Asia (in 2012 & 2013) and Best F&B Team, RVP South Asia (in 2012 & 2013), to name a few. Devesh is an alumnus of Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow.

Rajneesh Kumar has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Raipur

RAJNEESH KUMAR recently joined as the General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Raipur. He brings to the table his vast repertoire of running and managing highly successful hotels and has an extensive experience of almost 14 years in the hospitality industry. Spearheading one of the finest 5 Star Deluxe hotels in the state of Chhattisgarh, he is responsible for the associates' elicit performance, culminating fine guest experience and achieving the vision of the hotel. He is committed to providing strategic leadership expertise that ensures effective and efficient overall management at the hotel.

Girish Bhagat has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Kochi, Bolgatty

Grand Hyatt Kochi, Bolgatty announces the appointment of Mr. Girish Bhagat as the General Manager of the third Grand Hyatt-branded hotel in India. In his new role, Mr Bhagat leads a team of more than 450 associates for the 264-key luxury resort and Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre, one of the largest convention spaces in South India and will be responsible for all aspects of operations at the hotel, to day-to-day staff management and guests.

Rahul Puri has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Gurgaon

RAHUL PURI has been appointed as the General Manager at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi. A seasoned hospitality professional with 20 years of international expertise having worked in India & China. He joined Marriott International in 2005 at Sheraton Hongkong Hotel and Tower then transitioned into the role of Area Director for Revenue Strategy for India, Australia and Malaysia in 2011, which culminated into his most recent assignment as Senior Area Director of Revenue strategy South Asia leading our more than 100+ hotel portfolio.

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Opens in Kerala, India

announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, the third Grand Hyatt branded hotel in India. The 264-room luxury hotel is a waterfront urban resort situated in Kochi in the south Indian state of Kerala, known for its palm-lined beaches, backwaters and historic Spice Route in India. With its striking architecture, dramatic landscapes, opulent guestrooms and suites, dining destinations, and one of the largest event spaces in South India, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty is expected to be an iconic destination for impressive views, unforgettable experiences and grand events in the city.

Suraj Kumar Jha has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Crowne Plaza Gurugram

Suraj Kumar Jha has been appointed as the General Manager of Hotel Crowne Plaza Gurugram. Prior to this appointment, he was the General Manager with Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport for over 4 years. Before joining IHG, he served as the General Manager at Hotel Radisson Blu Greater Noida. Earlier, he has worked with Zuri Hotels & Resorts, Unitech's Hospitality arm for the development of Marriott hotels, and Radisson, among others.

Rajnikant Patel has been appointed as DOSM at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre

Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre has appointed Rajnikant Patel as Director of Sales and Marketing.Rajnikant has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has had tenures with Taj Krishna (Hyderabad), and most recently with Radisson Blu, Ahmedabad where he overlooked the sales and marketing department.Rajnikant's first stint in the hotel industry began with Trident, Ahmedabad, where he worked his way through the ranks.In his new role, Rajnikant will be responsible for the hotel's sales and marketing strategy with a focus on maximizing revenue and to grow the market share.

Meghan Joshi has been appointed as Regional Manager Revenue & Distribution at Absolute Hotel Services

Meghan has joined Absolute Hotel Services as Regional Manager Revenue & Distribution India/Middle East, reporting to VP - Operations & Pre Opening. He will be responsible for in assisting revenue and distribution functions for all hotels and resorts in the region. Meghan has completed DHM from Novel Institute of Business Management & Research, Pune'07. Has over 9 years of experience in Hospitality, namely with Starwood, Intercontinental, Hilton, Oxford Properties, Royal Orchid Hotels & Resorts and The Chancery group of Hotels, Bangalore. He has been awarded for 100% mystery audit in Starwood Hotels in ASIA PACIFIC, First position in audit in the Reservations department for Sheraton Grand Pune (former Le Meridien Pune).