Antara Cruises has appointed hospitality industry veteran Vikram Mishra as its Business Development Manager, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory in India's evolving cruise tourism sector. With over 15 years of robust experience spanning hospitality sales, regional business development, MICE, weddings, inbound agencies, corporate accounts, and travel...

Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport has announced the appointment of Girish Divekar as Director of Sales & Marketing. Marking a significant homecoming, Divekar returns to the hotel where he first joined as Associate Director of Sales in 2017 and later served as Director of Sales until 2022. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Divekar has...

Alaska Airlines announced the election of Shane Tackett to President and Chief Financial Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective June 29, 2026, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to execute its long-term strategy for profitable growth and deliver on the combined airline’s vision of connecting guests to the world through a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care...

JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity announced the appointment of Vishwajeet Singh as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Bringing with him over 16 years of experience across hospitality sales, marketing, business development, and customer relationship management, Singh will lead the hotel’s commercial strategy with a focus on driving revenue growth, strengthening market positioning...

Kerzner International announced the promotion of Mattheos Georgiou to Head of Global Operations, further strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its portfolio of pioneering hospitality brands around the world. In this newly expanded role, Georgiou will oversee three of Kerzner International’s distinctive brands; One&Only Resorts and Private Homes...

Fine Acers, developer of branded resorts on Sales Leaseback model, has announced the appointment of Suresh Koram as an Authorised Business Partner, effective May 14, 2026, based out of the company’s London, UK office. In his new role, Koram will be leading the overall operations for Fine Acers in the region and will also spearhead the company’s outreach and engagement with the NRI community...

Hyatt Regency Chennai announced the appointment of Venkateshwar Rao as the Director of Sales & Marketing. Rao brings over a decade of experience in sales and marketing across leading hospitality brands. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, where he successfully led commercial operations, expanded inventory, and delivered consistent revenue...

Hyatt Place Bhopal has elevated Jyoti Mishra as the General Manager. Mishra has been associated with the property since its pre-opening phase; she leads the hotel’s operations with a strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences for both business and leisure travellers while upholding the brand’s standards of operational excellence...

voco Amritsar has announced the appointment of key leadership roles across its management team. The appointments bring together experienced professionals across operations, sales, finance, engineering, human resources and security, who will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while strengthening the hotel’s position in North India. Sunit Rana has been...

The Access Group announced the appointment of Shashikant Shimpi (Shashi) as Managing Director, India, for the Hospitality Division. The appointment said to mark a milestone in The Access Group's APAC growth journey. Shashi joined the business in May 2026 and will lead The Access Group's India operations across both fronts.