Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center has announced the promotion of Disha Gulati as Rooms Division Manager. In her new role, she will lead both the Front Office and Housekeeping departments, focusing on operational efficiency, vendor coordination, team performance, and delivering enhanced guest experiences.

With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Disha brings extensive expertise across luxury and premium hotel brands. She joined Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center in 2022 as Executive Housekeeper, where she successfully managed housekeeping operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, service quality, and team performance.

Her hospitality journey includes significant roles with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, New Delhi, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, and ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. Over the years, she has developed strong capabilities in guest relations, team leadership, budgeting, audits, stress management, pre-opening support, and overall rooms operations.

Disha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM Jaipur, affiliated to IGNOU. She also completed the Management Trainee Program at ITC Welcomgroup Management Institute, further strengthening her operational and leadership foundation.

Her contributions to the industry have been recognised through several achievements, including the prestigious “Housekeeper of the Year” award at the Hotelier India Awards 2023. She has also completed multiple Marriott leadership programmes, including MDA in Rooms Leadership, Emerging Leaders, and Evolve.

Speaking about her promotion, Disha Gulati said, "I am truly honoured and deeply encouraged by this promotion. It is a reflection of the trust the leadership has placed in me, and that means the world. In my new role, I look forward to bringing both departments, Front Office and Housekeeping, closer together to deliver a seamless and memorable experience for every guest."

Commenting on the appointment, Elton Hurtis, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, said, “Disha has consistently demonstrated strong operational understanding, people leadership, and a deep commitment to service excellence. Her experience within the hotel and her broader hospitality background make her well-suited for this role, and we are confident she will add significant value to our rooms division.”

With her operational expertise and leadership experience, Disha is expected to play a key role in driving service consistency, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction across the hotel's rooms division.

Spice Route Restaurant & Catering, New Jersey, has announced the promotion of Deepak Giri Goswami to Director of Food & Beverage, marking a key leadership development within the organization. The promotion recognizes his consistent contributions over the past two and a half years and his extensive international experience in the hospitality industry.

Deepak has been associated with Spice Route Restaurant & Catering for approximately 2.5 years, during which he has played a pivotal role in strengthening restaurant operations, enhancing guest experiences, and supporting the company’s overall growth strategy. His elevation reflects the organization’s confidence in his leadership capabilities, operational expertise, and long-term vision.

With over 25 years of global experience across the USA, Europe, the UAE, and Asia, Deepak brings deep expertise in restaurant operations, culinary management, business development, and customer service. He is widely recognized for his proficiency in Indian and Asian cuisines and has successfully managed high-volume operations while ensuring consistent service quality and guest satisfaction.

In his new role, Deepak will be responsible for overseeing food and beverage operations, driving business development initiatives, managing operational planning, enhancing customer engagement, and supporting brand expansion across the Stroudsburg and Pocono regions.

Prior to joining Spice Route Restaurant & Catering, Deepak served as Food & Beverage Operations Director at Hotel PAG Šimuni Resort, Croatia, where he successfully launched and managed the Mali Raj International Multi Cuisine Restaurant. He also worked with the Americana Group in Dubai, gaining valuable experience in large-scale international restaurant operations and hospitality management.

Earlier in his career, Deepak held leadership roles at Tivoli Grand Resort Hotel and was part of the opening team at The Great Kebab Factory, Punjabi Bagh. These roles strengthened his expertise in menu innovation, hygiene standards, cost control, vendor management, and team development.

Throughout his career, Deepak has demonstrated strong capabilities in HACCP implementation, operational planning, staff training, and customer service excellence. Spice Route Restaurant & Catering expressed confidence that his global exposure and leadership approach will further strengthen its operational performance and support long-term business growth in the competitive regional hospitality market

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Ozone Convention Center have announced the appointment of Prasanta Nandi as the new Director of Food & Beverage. With more than 15 years of experience across luxury and upper-upscale hospitality brands, Prasanta brings extensive expertise in operational excellence, guest experience, commercial performance, and strategic Food & Beverage leadership.

Prasanta started his hospitality journey in operations, building hands-on experience across guest service, restaurant operations, bars, banqueting, and outdoor catering. This operational foundation continues to influence his leadership approach, giving him a balanced understanding of both guest-facing experiences and backend management.

Over the years, he has worked with some of the hospitality industry’s leading brands including Hyatt, Marriott, Starwood, and The Leela Group. His professional experience spans restaurant management, beverage operations, large-format banqueting, outdoor catering, sales strategy, and departmental leadership.

Before joining Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, Prasanta served as Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata, where he managed the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banquets, and overall dining strategy. During his tenure, several of the hotel’s dining concepts received industry recognition. Cal-On and YAYAvar were honoured at the Times of India Food and Nightlife Awards in 2025 and 2026 respectively, while YAYAvar also received recognition at the Telegraph Food Awards 2026.

Cal-On further earned accolades including Best Microbrewery/Taproom in the People’s Choice category by 30 Best Bars and ET F&B Leaders East, along with recognition from the NDTV Food Awards and The Economic Times Restaurant and Nightlife Awards in 2025.

Throughout his career, Prasanta has led multi-outlet Food & Beverage operations, managed large-scale banqueting and high-profile events, improved operational efficiencies, and delivered strong commercial performance. His contributions have also been recognised with awards including the BW Hotelier National Zone Winner – Head of F&B 2024–25 and the F&B Manager Award by IHC London and IIHM in 2023.

Outside of work, Prasanta enjoys travelling across rural India, where he draws inspiration from regional cuisines, local cultures, and culinary traditions. He believes hospitality is shaped through meaningful human connections, storytelling, and memorable food experiences alongside operational excellence.

In his new role, Prasanta will focus on strengthening the Food & Beverage offerings at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata through enhanced guest experiences, operational consistency, market-relevant dining concepts, and improved commercial performance. His vision is to position the hotel as a dependable and approachable dining destination for both hotel guests and the local Kolkata audience.

At Ozone Convention Center, he will work towards strengthening the venue’s positioning as a preferred destination for weddings, conferences, corporate events, and social celebrations. Leveraging his expertise in large-scale banqueting and event management, he aims to create seamless and memorable experiences through thoughtful planning and personalised service.

“We are delighted to welcome Prasanta Nandi to Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Ozone Convention Center. His extensive experience across leading hospitality brands, combined with his strong operational expertise and progressive approach towards Food & Beverage, will further strengthen our dining and events landscape. We are confident that his leadership will bring fresh perspectives, elevate guest experiences, and contribute significantly towards positioning Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Ozone Convention Center as preferred destinations for both dining and celebrations in the city,” said Somrup Chanda, General Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Ozone Convention Centre.