Dinesh Dahiya Joins AHS India as Deputy VP

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Absolute Hotel Services Appoints Dinesh Dahiya as Deputy Vice President – Commercial

By Nishang Narayan

Published on April 17, 2025

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) India has announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Dahiya as its new Deputy Vice President – Commercial, marking a significant step in strengthening its leadership team. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Dahiya brings with him a deep reservoir of knowledge and a proven track record in driving commercial success across top global hospitality brands.

Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Dahiya has held strategic leadership roles at renowned names such as Starwood Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, Accor, Fern Hotels, and Sayaji Hotels. His core expertise lies in business development, revenue management, and sales strategy, all of which have consistently contributed to brand expansion and improved commercial performance.

His accomplishments have earned him several accolades in the industry, including:

Most Fabulous Leaders Award at the Global MICE & Luxury Travel Congress & Awards (2020)
Hospitality Superstars Award (2019)
Enterprising Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hospitality & Travel Awards (2019)

These awards are a testament to his performance-driven approach and strategic foresight—qualities that align well with AHS India’s focus on delivering tailored and scalable hospitality solutions.

In his new role, Mr. Dahiya will bring valuable insights into hotel acquisitions, feasibility assessments, management contracts, and revenue optimization, ensuring AHS India remains agile and competitive in a fast-evolving hospitality landscape.

Shalil Suvarna, Senior Vice President – Operations, AHS India & South Asia, shared:

"Dinesh Dahiya’s proven track record and award-winning leadership make him the perfect choice for this vital role. His ability to drive commercial growth while fostering strong industry relationships will be instrumental in enhancing our market position and delivering excellence across all business verticals."

On his appointment, Mr. Dahiya expressed:

"I am honored to join Absolute Hotel Services during this exciting phase of growth. I look forward to working closely with the dynamic team at AHS to craft innovative strategies, strengthen partnerships, and deliver exceptional value to all stakeholders."

With Mr. Dahiya’s strategic acumen and people-first leadership style, AHS India aims to reinforce its market presence and continue its upward trajectory in India’s dynamic hospitality sector.

About Absolute Hotel Services (AHS):

Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, AHS is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality management and branding companies, with regional offices in India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Europe. It operates multiple brands, including U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels, Eastin Hotels, Eastin Easy, Eastin Estates, Travelodge, Vienna House, and the Absolute Collection.

AHS also manages hospitality services through Absolute Golf Services and holds exclusive operational rights for Travelodge Thailand and Vienna House Asia, continuing its mission to deliver innovative and effective hospitality solutions.

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Grand Hyatt Mumbai Appoints Prasad Prabhu as Learning and Development Manager to Strengthen People-First Culture

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on November 11, 2025

Grand Hyatt Mumbai, one of India’s most iconic luxury hotels, has announced the appointment of Prasad Prabhu as Learning and Development Manager.

With over 18 years of experience across leading global hospitality brands, Prasad brings a strong background in talent development, leadership capability building, service culture enhancement, and colleague engagement. His appointment highlights Grand Hyatt Mumbai’s focus on nurturing a people-first culture built on care, continuous learning, and professional growth.

In his new role, Prasad will spearhead the hotel’s learning and development strategy, focusing on leadership development, embedding Hyatt’s values through a culture of learning, enhancing colleague engagement, and aligning training initiatives with business goals.

An alumnus of the Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai (PGDBA in General Management), Institute of Hotel Management, Goa (B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration), and Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai (Food Production Craft Course), Prasad has built an impressive career with prestigious hospitality brands such as The Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Hotels), InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), The Leela Kempinski, The Zuri Hospitality Group, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Before joining Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Prasad served as Learning Manager at Grand Hyatt Goa, where he played a dual role, leading property-level learning initiatives and contributing as an ASPAC Master Trainer for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. In this capacity, he designed and facilitated impactful leadership and trainer capability workshops across the Asia Pacific region.

Speaking on his appointment, Prasad Prabhu said,

“I am delighted to join Grand Hyatt Mumbai and continue my Hyatt journey. I believe that when colleagues feel respected, supported, and motivated to grow, they naturally deliver better guest experiences. My vision is to build a workplace where learning is not just a function, but a culture.”

As one of Hyatt’s flagship hotels in India, Grand Hyatt Mumbai continues to strengthen its reputation for excellence in service and colleague care. With Prasad’s leadership, the hotel aims to further its vision of fostering empowered teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences through a culture of continuous learning and growth.