Aloft Bengaluru Outer Ring Road Appoints Vani Cariappa as General Manager

Aloft Bengaluru Outer Ring Road Appoints Vani Cariappa as General Manager

By Nishang Narayan

Published on October 2, 2024

Aloft Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is pleased to announce the appointment of Vani Cariappa as its new General Manager. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Cariappa brings a wealth of experience and expertise in hospitality operations, sales, and marketing.

In her new role, Cariappa will helm the operations and management of Aloft Bengaluru ORR, focusing on creating unique guest experiences, driving market growth, and ensuring profitability. She will also play a pivotal role in elevating the brand’s positioning as a vibrant hub of innovation and excellence, aligned with Aloft ORR’s commitment to service, inclusivity, and innovation.

Throughout her illustrious career, Cariappa has been celebrated for her sharp business acumen, strategic execution, and operational expertise. Starting her journey at Le Méridien Bengaluru in the front office, she transitioned into sales and marketing, showcasing her passion for growth and learning. Since 2005, Cariappa has thrived in various sales and marketing roles at Marriott International’s Global and National Sales Offices, earning numerous accolades for her outstanding contributions.

A visionary leader, Cariappa’s leadership roles have centered on driving sales and operations, with revenue generation becoming her forte. In her previous role as Hotel Manager at Four Points by Sheraton, Visakhapatnam, she successfully managed the 123-key property, earning recognition for her strategic leadership that enhanced operational excellence, guest engagement, and team development.

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Cariappa is known for her ability to create and lead top-tier teams, achieving remarkable success in every role she has undertaken. Her empathetic leadership style fosters professional growth within her team, reflecting her commitment to developing talent.

In addition to her professional achievements, Cariappa holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mangalore University. Outside of work, she is a certified yoga teacher, an art and fitness enthusiast, and loves discovering new travel destinations. Above all, she cherishes the time spent with her family.

With her wealth of experience and strategic vision, Vani Cariappa is set to guide Aloft Bengaluru Outer Ring Road to new heights of excellence and innovation.


Kronokare Elevates Suraj Sheoran to Director to Drive Hospitality Growth

Kronokare Elevates Suraj Sheoran to Director to Drive Hospitality Growth

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 20, 2026

Kronokare Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd. has elevated Suraj Sheoran to the position of Director, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for its next phase of growth across the hospitality sector.

In his new role, Sheoran will focus on expanding business, building stronger hospitality partnerships and developing solutions that bring together guest experience, sustainability and operational efficiency.

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Speaking about his elevation, Suraj Sheoran, Director, Kronokare Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd., said: “Taking on the role of Director is both a responsibility and an opportunity to shape the next chapter of Kronokare. The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, and our partners are looking for solutions that are not only innovative, but also commercially relevant, operationally efficient and responsible. Our focus will be on understanding these changing needs, building stronger partnerships and creating solutions that deliver meaningful value to hotels and their guests.”

Kronokare’s hospitality portfolio includes hotel toiletries and amenities, eco-friendly dispensers and customised solutions for hotels. The company brings 15 years of hospitality expertise and has serviced more than 10 million rooms, according to the company. Its hospitality solutions focus on functionality, customisation and guest experience, catering to the changing requirements of hotels across different segments.

Sheoran has been associated with Kronokare since 2019, when he joined the company as National Key Account Manager. Since then, he has taken on wider responsibilities across key accounts, business development and hospitality partnerships, gaining a deeper understanding of hotel requirements, procurement priorities and changing industry expectations.

Reflecting on his journey with Kronokare, Sheoran said: “Having grown with Kronokare over the years, I have seen first-hand how the expectations of our hospitality partners have changed. The opportunity now is to move beyond simply supplying amenities and become a more strategic partner to hotels, one that understands their business, their guests and the operational challenges they face. That is the direction I want to take forward.”

With Sheoran stepping into the Director role, Kronokare will continue to focus on innovation, sustainability, customer partnerships and solutions that meet the evolving needs of the hospitality industry.


Novotel New Delhi City Centre Appoints Vishal Sharma as Director of Finance

Novotel New Delhi City Centre Appoints Vishal Sharma as Director of Finance

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 19, 2026

Novotel New Delhi City Centre has announced the appointment of Vishal Sharma as its new Director of Finance. With nearly two decades of experience in hospitality finance, Vishal brings strong expertise in financial strategy, business planning, performance management, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and cost optimisation.

Throughout his career, Vishal has worked across various financial and operational areas of hotel businesses, with a focus on improving efficiency, profitability and sustainable business performance.

Vishal has been associated with leading hospitality brands including The Oberoi Group, Zuri Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Selina Hospitality. His professional journey includes multiple finance leadership roles, with his most recent position being Country Finance Director for Australia and Thailand at Selina Hospitality.

Recognised for his strategic thinking, commercial understanding and strong financial discipline, Vishal has played an important role in strengthening financial controls, improving cost management and enhancing operational efficiencies. His career achievements include supporting the successful conversion of Alila to Hyatt, helping implement the GST system across Hyatt India Hotels and delivering strong GOP flow-through against budget through effective cost management.

In his new role as Director of Finance at Novotel New Delhi City Centre, Vishal will use his extensive hospitality finance experience and performance-focused approach to strengthen financial processes and support the hotel’s continued growth. A strong believer in developing people along with processes, Vishal follows a leadership approach focused on accountability, teamwork and building high-performing finance teams.

Sharing his views on the appointment, Mr Saumitra Chaturvedi, General Manager, said, "Vishal brings a thoughtful and grounded approach to hospitality finance, with a clear understanding of both people and business. His balanced approach and clarity in decision-making will be a valuable addition to our leadership team, and I am confident he will make a meaningful contribution to the hotel."


Nikita Singh Paul Joins ONE Atmosphere Suites as Director of Sales in Gurugram

Nikita Singh Paul Joins ONE Atmosphere Suites as Director of Sales in Gurugram

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 19, 2026

ONE Atmosphere has announced the appointment of Nikita Singh Paul as Director of Sales at ONE Atmosphere Suites at Corner Walk, Gurugram. The appointment comes as the brand prepares for the launch of its first aparthotel and strengthens its commercial leadership team.

With over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Nikita brings expertise across global hotel brands, pre-opening projects, unit properties, domestic and outbound sales. She also has strong knowledge of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) and Travel Trade segments.

Sharing his thoughts on the appointment, Sandeep Ahuja, Managing Director, ONE Atmosphere and Atmosphere Living, said, “As we prepare to introduce ONE Atmosphere Suites to the Gurugram market, building a strong and experienced leadership team is central to our growth strategy. Nikita brings an impressive combination of market knowledge, commercial expertise, and relationship-driven leadership. Her understanding of the NCR hospitality landscape and proven ability to drive sustainable business growth will play an important role in establishing ONE Atmosphere Suites as a preferred premium aparthotel in the region.”

Commenting on Nikita joining the team, Vipul Kamboj, General Manager, ONE Atmosphere Suites at Corner Walk, Gurugram, said, "We are delighted to welcome Nikita to the leadership team at an important stage in the property’s journey. Her extensive experience in sales and business development, coupled with her strong understanding of corporate and long-stay demand in NCR, will be invaluable as we build our commercial strategy ahead of the launch. I look forward to working closely with her to create strong partnerships and position the property for long-term success.”

Known for her business understanding, knowledge of the NCR market and ability to create strong client relationships, Nikita has successfully delivered business growth through strategic partnerships, revenue-focused initiatives and building effective sales teams.

Speaking about her new role, Nikita Singh Paul, Director of Sales, ONE Atmosphere Suites at Corner Walk, Gurugram, said, “I am excited to join ONE Atmosphere at such a defining stage in the brand’s journey. The aparthotel segment presents a compelling opportunity in Gurugram, particularly as travellers increasingly seek flexible, premium accommodation that combines the comfort of a residence with the service standards of hospitality. I look forward to working with the team to build meaningful client partnerships, create a strong market presence, and contribute to the successful launch and sustained growth of ONE Atmosphere Suites.”

In her new role, Nikita will oversee the property’s sales strategy, business development activities, corporate partnerships, key account growth and revenue generation initiatives. She will also contribute to the pre-opening commercial plans while developing opportunities across corporate, extended-stay and other important business segments.

With Gurugram and the wider NCR region continuing to grow as a key business and travel destination, Nikita’s appointment adds further strength to ONE Atmosphere Suites’ leadership team. The move supports the brand’s vision of creating a premium aparthotel experience that combines residential comfort with hospitality services.

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