The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) has nominated Manu T.G. Nair, MD of Forv Holidays & Travel, Thiruvananthapuram, as Director by the National President Biji Eapen. Following this, the Director Board unanimously inducted Nair to the board. He has been serving the Association in…

Lot Polish Airlines, which generally start thrice a weekly flight for any new long-haul routes, has announced 5 weekly flights on India route. The airline is also working closely with the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India to bring inbound tourists from Europe. You are…

Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru has appointed Saharsh Vadhera as Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Saharsh will head the hotel’s sales, events, revenue management, reservations and marketing divisions. His key responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of hotel sales and marketing strategies, optimising…

Ranjith Premraj is the newly appointed Director of People & Culture (otherwise known as Director of Human Resources) of Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru scheduled to open in the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ in mid 2019. Ranjith has had a glowing career with the Four Seasons…

Vikram Singh Rathore has recently joined the Sarovar Premiere, Jaipur as the General Manager. Before associating with Sarovar Hotels and Resorts, his last assignment was with Royal Orchid Regenta Central Jalmahal, Jaipur as General Manager. In the past he has worked with hospitality brands such…

JW Marriott Kolkata has appointed Sabrina Pooja Dey as Director of Operations. In her current role, Sabrina will be responsible for effectuating strategies to support business growth, revenue generation through up selling of products and services and creation of value through designing new products. She…

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s contemporary luxury brand, has appointed Srijan Vadhera as General Manager of Conrad Bengaluru. Srijan is responsible for the operation, management and growth of the prestigious 285 room luxury hotel catering to business and leisure travellers. Most recently, Srijan served as…

Lufthansa Group Airlines has appointed George Ettiyil as its new Senior Director Sales South Asia. Effective February 2019, he will be responsible for all commercial activities of the Lufthansa Group Airlines, including Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines, in India, Nepal, Bangladesh…

Dusit International has recently appointed Snehal Koli as Director of Sales – GSO India. Snehal brings an enriching experience working with the hotel industry in India and has fantastic connections with the corporates as well as the travel trade fraternity. In her new role, She…

K B Kachru, Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor, Radisson Hotel Group- South Asia and Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for Nine Northern States of India (Tourism) has recently been nominated as a member of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. J & K…

Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and Managing Director, Air India, was appointed the new Civil Aviation Secretary. He takes charge in place of R N Choubey, who superannuated on January 31 and took charge as a member of UPSC. Kharola, a 1985-batch IAS officer of the…

Airbnb has appointed aviation industry pioneer Fred Reid as Global Head of Transportation. In his role, Fred will focus on building partnerships and services that make travel seamless while delivering the kind of people-to-people hospitality Airbnb is known for around the world. Fred has a…

Peter Kerkar, Group CEO, Cox & Kings Ltd, discusses the sale of its education and other aspects of the business as well as emerging trends in the Indian industry Riding high on a great performance in 2018, travel conglomerate Cox & Kings is further expanding…

Sarovar Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Sumeet Shandilya as General Manager of Singhania Sarovar Portico, Raipur. Sumeet brings with him a professional experience of more than 14 years with core expertise in F&B operations and Marketing. Before joining Singhania Sarovar Portico, Raipur,…

Azaya Beach Resort, Goa has appointed Jaspreet Singh as the General Manager. Jaspreet brings with him a deep understanding of the hospitality industry after having worked at different hotels across India. Prior to joining Azaya Beach Resort, Goa, Jaspreet in the capacity of Commercial Director,…