Appointments
HOTEL Business Review
Samir Sengupta The Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Samir Sengupta as the Director of Security at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi. Sengupta will be responsible for developing and implementing security strategy to ensure compliance with hotel security initiatives for effective guest security. Samir Sengupta comes with over a decade’s experience of working with some of the best hospitality brands. His previous assignments were with some of the most acclaimed hospitality players such as the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, and InterContinental Hotels Group. Speaking on the appointment of Samir Sengupta, Sanjay Sharma, Complex General Manager of The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi and The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa, said “We are excited to have Samir as part of our core team. With his appointment, we are in an even stronger position to deliver great services to our guests”.
Worldwide, Inc., having started his career in 2001 as Financial Controller at Sheraton Aerogolf Hotel – Luxembourg. In 2005, he moved to The Westin LaQuinta Golf Resort - Marbella (Spain) as Director of Finance. In 2006, Ko was promoted as Complex Director of Finance at The Westin and Sheraton Real De Faula Golf Resort & SpaCosta Blanca. In a year’s time he was promoted as Hotel Manager of The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina (UAE). Prior to this new assignment, he was the General Manager of Sheraton Miramar Resort, Egypt.
Dr. Manjula Shettigar Dr. Manjula Shettigar has been appointed as the Spa Manager at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa. Manjula has had varied experiences as a Duty Doctor in Manipal in 2003 and as a General Practitioner in Karnataka, in 2004. Subsequently, she joined the Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa in October 2005 as an Ayurvedic Doctor (Asst. Spa Manager).
Ko Van den Hil
Paul Rushton
A consummate professional, Ko Van den Hil is the new General Manager of The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace. A man full of determination and zeal, Ko strongly believes that there are no limitations on what this hotel or its associates can achieve. Ko Van den Hil has graduated from the Hotel School Maastricht. An ambidextrous professional, he has over 20 years of enriching experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked with leading brands of Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Paul Rushton as the Regional Director of MICE Sales AsiaPacific in a bid to capitalise on the burgeoning MICE market in the region. Rushton will be responsible for the design and implementation of sales and marketing strategies for capturing a profitable share of the emerging MICE business for all Marriott brand hotels in Asia-Pacific. He will be based in Singapore. Rushton has 25 years of work experience in the hospitality industry and his footsteps
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have covered leading hotels in Jakarta, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney and Singapore. “Marriott International boosts a portfolio of some 130 hotels across AsiaPacific. No matter whether our MICE customers are looking for an island resort, city hotel or country side retreat, we have a lot to offer and are able to meet their needs,” asserted Rushton.
Vazid Ali Shaikh Jaipur Marriott Hotel has announced the appointment of Vazid Ali Shaikh as the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role with the company, he will spearhead and manage all food and beverage operations, including marketing, planning, menu structure and most importantly, service. Vazid has nine years of experience and brings knowledgeable expertise of the industry. Before joining Jaipur Marriott Hotel, he was associated with Taj Lands End as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. An elated Vazid said, “I am looking forward to be a part of Jaipur Marriott Hotel that will bring a fresh and new approach to the market. Working alongside with an experienced and professional food & beverage team, we will extend the hotel’s pursuit for excellence and quality in all areas.”
Michael G. Singh Aditya Sarovar Premiere has recently announced the appointment of Michael G. Singh as the General Manager of the hotel. His role and responsibilities will be to ensure efficient and effective operations in all areas of the property, specially department goals, budgets and financial planning for the hotel. With commendable leadership qualities, Singh along with his team,