A well-recognized industry veteran with almost 15 years experience, Ajay Kanojia has worked successfully in the luxury and upscale hotel segment with chains like Hotel Park Plaza, Hotel Jay Pee Residency and Lemon Tree Hotels. Born and brought up in Dehradun, he is adept and well-acquainted in the industrial know-how and has completed his Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management, Punjab.
He is highly skilled in sales & marketing and is known for his deft approach in revenue analysis, yield management and property management systems. As a passionate leader, he enjoys taking risks and imparting his knowledge through varied training programs.
He is known to be a strategic manager, with an astute business sense, whilst delivering the highest standards of service for all stakeholders.
A recipient of many awards, Kanojia is also responsible for curating strategic initiatives that will lead the hotel to continue its guest-focused approach and consolidate its leadership position. He has the additional responsibilities to deliver year-on-year growth, staff engagement activities and spearhead corporate social activities. In an exclusive interview with Sharmila Chand, he talks about his work philosophy and more...
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This story is from the January - February 2023 edition of Hotel Business Review.
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