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Jaipur Marriott Hotel appoints Rakesh Sethi as the new General Manager
With over 27 years of rich and diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Rakesh brings a strong track record of operational leadership, commercial strategy, and guest-centric excellence to the Pink City.
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March 2026
Hotelier India
Context Over Cliché
Hospitality design begins not with spectacle, but with story rooted in context, culture and craft.
3 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Fortune Hotels announces three General Manager appointments
Fortune Hotels, a member of the ITC Hotels' Group, has announced the appointment of three General Managers across key properties - Mahi Teja Yenumula at Fortune Select OMR Chennai, Irfan Hussain Dar at Fortune Pahalgam, and Priyabrata Baisya at Fortune Park Sishmo, Bhubaneswar.
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March 2026
Hotelier India
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune appoints Ishwinder Gill as General Manager
In his new role, Gill's leadership will focus on further enhancing the hotel's luxury positioning, operational excellence, and guest experience, while strengthening The Ritz-Carlton, Pune's standing as a benchmark for thoughtful and refined hospitality in India.
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March 2026
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ibis appoints Sachin Maheshwary as Cluster General Manager for Mumbai
With over two decades of experience across luxury, upscale, and economy segments, Sachin brings operational depth, peoplefirst leadership, and brand-building expertise.
1 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
From just two rooms to a 40-year hospitality brand
Rashmi Ahuja, Founder of Ahuja Residency, on building a hospitality brand rooted in care, consistency, and long-term trust...
5 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
From Green Accent to Living Architecture: Why Biophilic Design No Longer Compromises
The conversation has shifted.
3 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
BUILDING INDIA'S NEXT HOSPITALITY POWERHOUSE
Espire Hospitality's blueprint for modern luxury, disciplined expansion, and long-term value...
5 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
The LaLIT New Delhi names Vishal Sharma as General Manager
With over 18 years of experience across sales, marketing, and hotel operations, Vishal brings strong commercial expertise and strategic leadership to the iconic luxury hotel.
1 min |
March 2026
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The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group promotes Deepmala Chaudhary to General Manager - Sales & Revenue
The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group has announced the promotion of Deepmala Chaudhary to the position of General Manager - Sales & Revenue, recognising her long-standing contribution, leadership excellence, and consistent impact on the Group's revenue performance.
1 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Amitabh Rai takes over as COO - Luxury, South Asia, Accor
In this strategic leadership role, Amitabh will spearhead the operational and strategic direction of Accor's luxury and lifestyle portfolio across South Asia, with a clear focus on delivering distinctive luxury experiences, thoughtful brand curation, and sustained performance excellence for the Raffles, Fairmont, and Sofitel brands.
1 min |
March 2026
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Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts appoints Javed Akhtar to Advisory Board
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has appointed hospitality entrepreneur and loyalty strategist Javed Akhtar to its Advisory Board as the group focuses on longterm growth, asset optimisation and alternative revenue models.
1 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Transforming Hotel Finance Behind the Scenes
Rambabu Talluri, Founder and CEO of caratRED, sheds light on building a hospitality-focused financial automation company from rural roots to global scale.
3 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Combining Beauty with Durability: Pidilite's Commitment to Lasting Innovation
The construction and interior design industries stand at the The construction and interior design industries stand at the drives the creation of enduring structures and inspiring spaces.
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March 2026
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Women Are Raising the Bar
As women take over bars in hotels, there is an all-new storytelling session happening in the glass.
4 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai elevates Kiran Muniraj as General Manager
With nearly two decades of experience across leading global hospitality brands, Kiran Muniraj brings a career defined by operational precision and leadership.
1 min |
March 2026
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Hyatt Pune appoints Glen Dsouza as General Manager
With over two decades of experience in the global hospitality industry, Glen brings deep expertise across hotel pre-openings, operations, and brand leadership in diverse markets.
1 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Is ‘Blue’ the New ‘Green’?
Why water stewardship is hospitality’s next ESG frontier.
4 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Le Méridien Gurgaon appoints Chef Sandeep Saini as Executive Chef
Le Méridien Gurgaon appoints Chef Sandeep Saini as Executive Chef In his new role, Chef Sandeep will spearhead culinary strategy and operations across the hotel's restaurants, bar, in-room dining, and large-format banquetsoverseeing menu innovation, ingredient sourcing, kitchen standards, training, and guest experiences.
1 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Tourism as Fiscal Infrastructure
Why India could build the world's first Al-native tourism economy.
3 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
"Sustainable growth is structured growth!"
Shruti Shibulal, Vice Chair at Tamara Leisure Experiences, shares how disciplined systems and conscious values have shaped the group's evolution.
7 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Beyond Inheritance: The Suri Siblings' Leadership Journey
Keshav and Deeksha Suri on building a hospitality brand - The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group that lasts beyond generations.
7 min |
March 2026
Hotelier India
Beyond the Resume
Abhishek Anand, Vice President - Assessment and Certification, Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), sheds light on how AI is revolutionising skill assessment in hospitality.
4 min |
February 2026
Hotelier India
The 2026 Rulebook
Listen closely: The leaders running hospitality today are revealing what will define it tomorrow.
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February 2026
Hotelier India
The Accidental Hotelier
Neha Chhabra, General Manager, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, on her hospitality journey, leadership, motherhood and more...
4 min |
February 2026
Hotelier India
What the next 10 years of Indian hospitality will be built on?
How domestic tourism, Tier II growth, and experience-led stays are reshaping India's hospitality economy for the next decade.
3 min |
February 2026
Hotelier India
"I Like to Move Mountains!"
From reviving “dead projects” to challenging traditional boardrooms, Accor’s VP of Design, Reema Diwan, is proving that a hotel’s soul is found at the intersection of grit and glamour.
4 min |
February 2026
Hotelier India
Do More... Do It Perfectly!
Earlier, family-owned legacy restaurants were owner-driven and resisted expansion. They feared diluting standards, reputation damage and losses through pilferage. Thankfully, homegrown legacy brands aiming to scale up fast are trending today. Dominic CostaBir throws light on the ingredients of this not-so-secret sauce that's fuelling the trend.
3 min |
February 2026
Hotelier India
Travel 2026: Mindful Journeys
It's a brand new year, and we look at some trends that are likely to shape travel in the year, as seen by experts
5 min |
February 2026
Hotelier India
What's on Your Plate in 2026?
Food in 2026 is all about making choices that are guided by intent, information, curation, and more...
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