Jatin Khanna has been appointed as Vice President and Head of Operations, India. at Hilton
Khanna, who assumes his position next month, takes over operations from Andre Gomez, who will be moving to a new role elsewhere in the company.
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Navjit Ahluwalia has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Country Head, India at Hilton
Effective immediately, Ahluwalia will oversee Hilton's 33 hotels trading and under development, including the recently opened Conrad Bengaluru, while leading the company's growth strategy in the country.
Wyndham Hotel Group Continues to Grow its Footprint in India
The past year has been one of growth for Wyndham Hotel Group in India, where it has continued to expand its footprint as well as to venture into neighboring countries by opening a total of 11 new hotels in the region. On top of all of that growth, Wyndham also managed to expand its pipeline of new hotel projects within that same region adding 15 new signings.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Second Property in India
Conrad Hotels & Resorts today celebrates further expansion in India with the opening of Conrad Bengaluru. Soaring 24 stories above Bengaluru"s Central Business District, the new luxurious hotel, which is owned by Prestige Group and managed by Hilton (NYSE: HLT), is superbly located in the city providing excellent accessibility to prime business, technology, art and entertainment districts.
Hyatt Place Hyderabad/Banjara Hills Has Been Opened
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of the first Hyatt Place hotel in Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Telangana. Developed by BGR Mining & Infra Ltd., Hyatt Place Hyderabad/Banjara Hills offers a fresh perspective on the uncomplicated stay experience that is a hallmark of the Hyatt Place brand.
Madhav Sehgal has been appointed as General Manager at The Andaz Delhi
Passionate, energetic and a person with a fond admiration for all things creative, Madhav’s hospitality journey began in the year 2000. His passion saw him take up assignments in various management roles with hotel chains in both Canada and India alike. Prior to joining the Andaz, Madhav’s last assignment was in the capacity of a General Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai, before having donned several executive roles within the brand with properties like Hyatt Bangalore and the Hyatt Regency Delhi.Apart from being an ardent hotelier, Madhav loves to spend his free time over a good game of golf or take off on rides on his Harley Davidson. His travelling shoes and his experimental taste buds inspires him to travel to destinations both local and global. Meanwhile, his passion for music often helps him unwind over classic jazz beats and old school rock music.
Oberoi president Kapil Chopra quits to become full time entrepreneur | indiatimes.com
Hotelier PRS Oberoi is believed to have accepted the resignation of the Oberoi Group President Kapil Chopra, who despite not being a Oberoi family member is often referred to as "the insider". The 89 year old veteran hotelier and a known perfectionist PRS Oberoi, wrote to all employees on December 30 informing them of Kapil Chopra's decision to move on from the group to start an entrepreneurial journey. Mr Oberoi recalls his first encounter with Chopra in that len ..
India’s Hospitality Project Pipeline is Thriving as Industry Remains in Top 10 for Foreign Investments [INFOGRAPHIC]
The upcoming hotel project pipeline in India is thriving and robust, according to information from the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database, which shows that in the coming years the country is currently slated to welcome 202 new hospitality projects that will feature a total of 35,755 rooms for guests.
Anuj Bidani has been appointed as Director of Sales Marketing at Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Anuj Bidani joins Grand Hyatt Mumbai as the Director of Sales & Marketing with over 14 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry both internationally and in India. Before joining Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Anuj completed a successful tenure as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Claridges, New Delhi. His previous work experiences include multiple roles at hotels like The Grand & Oberoi at New Delhi, Venetian Macau, Sahara India, Cabana Estates, Fairmont Raffles Hotels at Kolkata and many more.
Roshan Rajpal has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Roshan Rajpal has joined Grand Hyatt Mumbai as Hotel Manager. Roshan, a graduate in Humanities has over 20 years of experience across global hospitality brands like Crowne Plaza, Carlson Rezidor and Accor in various challenging roles and responsibilities. Her last assignment was as Hotel Manager at Ibis Bengaluru before joining Grand Hyatt Mumbai. Roshan brings her operations, sales & marketing and business development acumen as well as the zeal to create moments of more not just for their guests but also for their associates.
Puneet Singh has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Puneet Singh has joined Grand Hyatt Mumbai as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience across International Luxury Hotels spanning four continents and 10 countries including China, Germany, Turkey, Russia, Tanzania, UAE and Egypt, to name a few, Puneet is a veteran hotelier known to be the game changer in each of his distinct assignments. Puneet is known to be a strategic manager, with an astute business sense, an entrepreneur to the core, with a knack of making money whilst delivering highest standards of service for all stake holders.
Shakti Singh Gohil has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad
Shakti Singh Gohil has joined Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad as the Manager, Food and Beverage with effect from October 4, 2017. He brings with him over 13 years of experience in some of the top hospitality properties of the country.
25 of India's most luxurious hotels | cnn.com
Old Delhi, Mumbai, Rajasthan, the Himalayas -- India is full of contrasts and layers, diverse landscapes and notoriously hard-to-reach villages. "The palace hotel experience in Rajasthan, in particular, is something you don't see anywhere else in the world," Jay Tindall, co-founder of ultra-luxury bespoke travel service Remote Lands, tells CNN Travel. "It's really uniquely India and it tends to be the starting point for luxury travelers. That's a challenge for us as well, because we encourage visitors to get off the beaten track and explore more of the country." Once you decide which destinations to visit, the next decision is where to stay. From palace hotels to luxury tented camps, these are India's crème de la crème:
Sujith Herbert has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Saket
A veteran in the industry with over 25 years of experience, Sujith in his new role manages the operations of Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi / Saket and ensures the commercial success of the in the city together with his team, Sujith is committed to deliver exceptional guest experiences that is synonymous of the Hilton Garden Inn brand. Prior to joining, Sujith was the pre-opening General Manager at The Raisson Blu, Coimbatore. He has a strong background in Revenue Management and formerly assumed several cluster roles for the same. An excellent communicator with fine interpersonal skills, Sujith is highly knowledgeable and experienced in Pre-Opening and Sales & Marketing.
TrustYou's Guest Feedback Platform Gains Traction in India Through New Partnership With Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris
TrustYou, the world's largest guest feedback platform, announces today its latest partnership with Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris. With the majority of hotels based in India, this collaboration comes as a strategic win and a great success for TrustYou and its constant global expansion goals, especially in the APAC area. Taj Hotels is known for its unique collection of iconic hotels, authentic palaces, beach resorts and wildlife safaris lodges across India, North America, United Kingdom, Africa, Middle East, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal.
Sharad Puri has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Sharad began his career as an Assistant Manager with Oberoi Towers and The Oberoi Mumbai in 1995 and later moved to work at The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata in 2000. In 2004, Sharad returned to Mumbai as Hotel Manager at Hilton Towers. In 2007, Sharad was appointed as the General Manager of Trident in Chennai and in 2012, he was appointed as the pre-opening General Manager of Trident in Hyderabad. After completing a five-year stint as the General Manager with Trident in Hyderabad, the decisive critical thinker with significant leadership skills – Sharad, is now a part of the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu family where he along with the team are committed towards personalized guest experiences.
Radisson Mumbai Andheri MIDC Will Open in Mumbai, India
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world"s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the entry of its upscale hotel brand Radisson in Mumbai, Maharashtra with the signing of a 112-key hotel located in the Andheri suburb of the city. The signing of Radisson Mumbai Andheri MIDC, in the key, strategic city of Mumbai is set to accelerate Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group"s overall growth and expansion plans in the country. The hotel is being developed in partnership with GHV Hospitality India Private Limited, and will be managed by Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
Manish Garg has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks
With over 20 years of experience across various hospitality companies, in both local and international markets, Manish will be well prepared to lead the entire operations of the 247 key hotel in his new role
STR: Asia Pacific hotel performance for Q3 2017
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during Q3 2017, according to data from STR.U.S. dollar constant currency, Q3 2017 vs. Q3 2016Asia Pacific
Prathamesh Kumta has been appointed as Head of Culinary Operations at Hyatt Place Gurgaon
Chef Prathamesh has over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has proved his competence and skill in every endeavour that he has undertaken. While he specializes in Pan Asian Cuisine, his experiences across the country and abroad have honed his expertise in Western and Indian cuisine as well.