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Dr Jyotsna Suri Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Hotels, has been appointed as President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The announcement was made at the conclusion of the 87th Annual General Meeting. She succeeds Sidharth Birla to the top position. Prior to this, she was Senior Vice President of FICCI. Dr Suri has been Chairperson of the FICCI Tourism Committee for the last five years and the only woman at the position. She has also been the only Indian member on the International Executive Committee of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and Executive Member of Hotel Association of India.
Shashi Razdan Golden Tulip Hotels has appointed Shashi Razdan as the Area Director of Sales & Marketing, South Asia. A stalwart in the hospitality industry, Shashi brings with him over 23 years of rich experience from his previous stints at several renowned hotel groups including The Oberoi, The Imperial, Hampshire, and Uppal’s Orchid. Prior to joining Louvre Hotels, Shashi held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing – with InterContinental Hotels Group - Crowne Plaza, Delhi. A graduate from Delhi University, Shashi has extensive experience in Sales, Revenue Management, Food & Beverage Operations. As the Area Director Sales and Marketing, Shashi will be responsible in overseeing and directing all aspects of the Sales and Marketing activities of the Group for the South Asia region. He will play a key role in the planning and development of promotional strategies, managing the sales and marketing team, implementing revenue generating measures and driving hotel performance.
Neha Saigal Neha Saigal who has joined JW Marriott Mumbai as the new Associate Director of Rooms. With over 10 years of experience at various Marriott International properties, Neha Saigal has made her mark on the travel and hospitality industry. Neha brings forth a wealth of customer-service industry experience to Mumbai’s most iconic hotel, JW Marriott Mumbai. Educated in Crans-Montana in Switzerland, she 26
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holds a bachelor’s of business administration (BBA) in hospitality and tourism, plus a diploma in hotel management. Neha was the Associate Director of Rooms at Courtyard Pune City Centre, where she was responsible for ensuring quality service and guest satisfaction. She was also the Front Office Manager at JW Marriott Chandigarh, the Assistant Front Office Manager at JW Marriott Mumbai and the Assistant Front Office Manager at Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Australia.
Srijan Vadhera Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru announces the appointment of Srijan Vadhera as the hotel’s resident manager. He will work closely with the hotel’s general manager to oversee the rooms and food and beverage divisions, as well as other operational departments, including spa and recreation. With over 16 years of experience in hospitality industry, Srijan Vadhera began his career in food and beverage and catering. He has held executive positions at some of the finest hospitality brands in major cities across India, including as executive assistant manager, group director of sales and marketing and regional director of sales with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Zuri Hotels, and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. He holds a masters degree in business administration.
Manali Gautam Sarovar Hotels has announced the appointment of Manali Gautam as Assistant Manager - Public Relations. She will operate from Company’s Corporate Office in New Delhi. Manali possesses five year experience in media & corporate communications. Her last assignment was with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Chandigarh. She has earlier also worked with the Dainik Bhaskar Group. At Sarovar Hotels, Manali will actively take forward Company’s public relations strategy, build media relations and source favorable press coverage for the Group.