Business
Hotelier India
Leadership, Legacy and the Brigade Story
MR Jaishankar, Executive Chairman, Brigade Group; Nirupa Shankar, Managing Director. BHVL (Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited); and Vineet Verma, Director, BHVL; reflect on building the Group, shaping India's hospitality landscape, and balancing legacy, leadership and innovation...
10+ min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
ibis appoints Pankaj Jha as General Manager of ibis Jaipur
As ibis continues to grow its presence across key Indian cities and focuses on raising the bar across guest experience, operational performance, and team excellence, having the right leadership in place at each property becomes central to that ambition.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Hyatt Regency Lucknow appoints Joyjit Chakravorty as General Manager
Joyjit brings with him over 26 years of distinguished experience in the hospitality industry, with a strong track record across luxury and upper-upscale hotel operations, food & beverage leadership, and full-scale property management.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
The St. Regis Mumbai appoints Abhishek Singh as Director of Rooms
With a career shaped across some of the country's most distinguished hospitality brands, including JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Taj Hotels, Accor Hotels, and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Abhishek brings with him a nuanced understanding of modern luxury operations, guest behavior, and service excellence.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
The Access Group appoints Shashikant Shimpi as Managing Director, India for Hospitality Division
The appointment comes as The Access Group expands its operations in India across hospitality technology and technology talent development.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
IHCL appoints Aejaz Shaikh as Hotel Manager at Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage
A hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience, Aejaz brings proven expertise in luxury hotel operations, commercial strategy, and brand development.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Amar Nath joins Sayaji Hotel Rajkot as General Manager
Amar Nath brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, with a background spanning food and beverage operations, hotel management, and leadership roles across India and international markets.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Hyatt Regency Ludhiana appoints Debjeet Banerjee as General Manager
In this role, Debjeet will be responsible for overseeing overall hotel operations, positioning, sales, strategic growth initiatives, and administration.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Raffles Udaipur appoints Aditi Nigdikar as Director of Revenue Management
With nearly a decade of experience in hospitality revenue strategy and commercial operations, Aditi brings expertise in driving topline growth, share and market profitability across luxury and premium hospitality brands.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Fairmont Udaipur Palace strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
Jaiveer Singh Rathore joins as Director of People & Culture & Karan Solanki takes over as Director of Learning & Development.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity elevates Neha Kapoor as Director of Operations
A seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience, including more than a decade with Marriott International, Neha has built her career around elevating guest experiences, developing high-performing teams and strengthening operational performance with quiet consistency and purpose.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Vegan Vows
Indian hotel brands are increasingly integrating vegan cuisine into their core menus, reflecting evolving guest preferences for conscious and inclusive dining experiences
6 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
JW Marriott Kolkata appoints Saket Verma as Hotel Manager
With over 15 years of experience across globally acclaimed hospitality brands, Saket brings a distinctive blend of commercial intelligence and operational expertise.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Lords Hotels appoints Devyani Jagtap as General Manager - Pre-opening at Mumbai Corporate Office
With over 16 years of hospitality experience, Devyani has developed strong expertise in pre-opening operations, strategic planning, and process implementation.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
SustAIn Ability
Sustainability is often interpreted as being ecologically sensitive. But anything of value is worth sustaining. Dominic CostaBir deconstructs a tri-factor formula that organisations employ to thrive, and suggests we adopt the same to make our careers sustainable and AI-proof.
3 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Accor appoints F&B leader with experience across 650 hotels in 22 countries
Accor has announced the appointment of Raheel Ahmad as Director of Food & Beverage, South Asia. In this role, Raheel will spearhead the strategic direction and execution of Accor's F&B vision across the region, with a focus on enhancing guest experience, driving operational excellence, and strengthening brand differentiation across the portfolio as a key consumer connect pillar.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Taj names Reekshit Siddhanta Deputy General Manager for its landmark North Goa resorts
With an illustrious hospitality career spanning over 24 years, Reekshit brings with him extensive experience across luxury hospitality operations, guest experience management and leadership within some of the most celebrated luxury hotels in India and the UAE.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Kumar Shobhan joins Marriott International as Multi-Property General Manager in Kolkata
A passionate hospitality leader with over 25 years of diverse industry experience, Shobhan brings with him a strong legacy of operational excellence, commercial acumen, and people-focused leadership.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Summit Hotels appoints Tara Gurung as Vice President - Human Resources
Tara Gurung brings a deep understanding of human capital, organisational culture, and leadership development.
1 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
“The aim is not to replicate, but to evolve!”
Rooted in legacy yet focused on the future, Divya Suri Singh, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, shares insights on leadership, inclusivity, education and building enduring hospitality ecosystems.
6 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
“True hospitality lies in the details!”
Sushma Khichar, GM, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, reflects on hospitality, leadership, and creating experiences beyond a hotel stay...
3 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Green Check-In: How Hotels Are Rethinking Design
Sustainable design is redefining Indian hospitality by moving beyond surface-level aesthetics and becoming integral to how hotels are envisioned, constructed, and experienced.
5 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Why India Matters
Global security giant Boon Edam’s leadership on India’s next growth phase...
3 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
Tourism Education in an Uncertain World
Dr Shefali Joshi, Dean, NMIMS School of Hospitality Management, on why resilience, adaptability and strategic thinking are becoming central to the future of tourism education.
3 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
“Authenticity became our strength!”
From original music to Pink Thursdays, Vikas Narula, Co-Founder, Depot48, reflects on building a venue shaped by inclusivity, community and belonging...
8 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
The Art of Quiet Luxury
Designed by Studio Bridge, Bare in Mumbai's Worli brings together dining, cocktails, art, and immersive hospitality through a restrained, emotionally-driven design language.
2 min |
June 2026
Hotelier India
IndiGo appoints William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer
The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, subject to Regulatory approvals. Walsh's tenure at IATA comes to a close on the 31st of July, 2026, and he is expected to join no later than on the 3rd of August, 2026.
1 min |
May 2026
Hotelier India
Fix Internship – Fuel Talent Acquisition & Retention!
Internship is a pain point. But if done right, it is great for all three stakeholders - Organisations, Institutions and Students. Dominic CostaBir offers a stakeholder-specific perspective.
3 min |
May 2026
Hotelier India
Lenexis Foodworks names Arvind R P as CEO
Arvind brings over 25 years of cross-sector leadership experience spanning QSR, FMCG, beauty, fashion, and auto, with a proven track record in P&L leadership, brand transformation, and building digital-led growth engines.
1 min |
May 2026
Hotelier India
Novotel Pune Nagar Road appoints Kashyap Ruparel as Director of Operations
Novotel Pune Nagar Road announces the appointment of Kashyap Ruparel as the Director of Operations, further strengthening the hotel's leadership team.
1 min |