Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM), shares Dubai’s plan of restarting tourism and the way forward The destination has recommenced international MICE from October with all SOPs and protocols in place Dubai has been one of the first destinations to…

Vikram Lalvani, Chief of Revenue Management, Sales & Destinations, Sterling Holiday Resorts shares his views on the changing Indian hospitality scenarios Workation and Staycation have emerged as the latest trend in the hospitality segment. Despite demand, these segments may be short-lived. How do you see…

VFS Global has announced changes in their South Asia operations leadership team with the appointment of Pranav Sinha as Head - South Asia, VFS Global. In this role, Pranav will now be responsible for overall business operations in South Asia with an emphasis on ensuring…

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has appointed Pankaj Nagpal, MD, Travstarz Global Group as the Chapter Head for North India. He is the first Chapter Head to be appointed in India by TIES. TIES is a non-profit organization present in 190 countries with over 15,000…

OYO Hotels & Homes has announced the appointment of Tejal Patil as Senior Legal Advisor for India & South Asia. With over 27 years of experience, Tejal joins OYO after a 19-year successful stint in the GE. Her last role was that of the General…

Sarovar Hotels has promoted Shatabdi Dutta as the New General Manager – Marketing. The elevation is in line with the company’s efforts to strengthen its marketing department and bring urgently needed edge for the brand. In her new role, Shatabdi will be responsible for Databases…

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has appointed Anupriya Ghosh as Senior Director Revenue Strategy. Anupriya brings with her over a decade of focused Revenue Management Strategy experience. Prior joining to The Leela, she has worked with brands including Taj Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Marriott…

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Reuben Kataria as the General Manager of the upcoming The Leela Hotel and Residences Bhartiya City Bengaluru. Prior to joining The Leela, Reuben was the General Manager JW Marriott Bengaluru. In his new role, he…

OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Anuj Tejpal as the Global Chief Commercial Officer, OYO effective September 1, 2020. In his new role, Anuj will work with regional CEOs and leaders to drive global delivery of revenue for hotels which includes various…

Sabre named Scott Wilson as president of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, effective September 8. Wilson joins Sabre from Great Wolf Resorts where he served as its Chief Commercial Officer. Scott brings twenty-five years of experience leading strategic planning and key commercial activities for large global organizations…

Anand Ramadurai, Vice President – Marketing, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) shares his views on how the brand has been successful in leveraging digital marketing during the crisis. Excerpts from the interview: The COVID -19 has pushed stakeholders of the tourism industry to go aggressive with…

Anthony Lim, Managing Director, Asia - Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold talks about the prepared of his company to offer a safe and secure tour to tourists Insight Vacations anticipates the rise of multi-generational travel in 2021 as people will seek to reconnect again with…

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has appointed Amandeep Sarna as Vice President Information Technology. Amandeep brings with him over two decades of extensive experience in Information Systems & Technology. His last assignment was with Kerzner International – Dubai, where he was leading the technology…

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has appointed Anjali Mehra as Vice President Marketing. A passionate storyteller and a brand evangelist, Anjali brings with her over two decades of rich and varied experience in hospitality Brand Marketing and Communications. Prior to this, Anjali was the…

Accor announces the appointment of Satish Kumar as Senior Director Talent & Culture, India & South Asia effective from 1 July 2020, succeeding Ashwin Shirali as he departs for his retirement. In the past, Ashwin has immensely contributed to the growth of the organisation. During…