DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square has announced the appointment of Naveen Raaj as its new Operations Manager. With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he brings a strong focus on guest experience and operational excellence to the role.

Over the years, Naveen has built a reputation within Hilton Hotels & Resorts across India for consistently delivering high guest satisfaction. His journey reflects a deep understanding of hospitality standards along with a genuine interest in creating meaningful and memorable experiences for guests.

Before stepping into this role, Naveen was associated with Conrad Pune as the Rooms Division Manager, where he played a key role in enhancing guest experience and improving service performance. He also serves as the Regional Quality Champion for South Asia Hilton Hotels, contributing to maintaining service benchmarks across the region.

Naveen began his career with Hilton Chennai and steadily progressed through various roles, contributing to operational improvements and service standards at properties such as Conrad Pune, DoubleTree Ahmedabad, and DoubleTree Suites Bangalore. He has also completed Hilton's SHINE Leadership Development Programme, one of the brand’s most recognised training initiatives.

His contributions to the industry have earned him several recognitions. These include Director of Rooms of the Year 2025 for Luxury Hotels in India by Hotelier India, along with being a finalist for the same category by BW Hotelier India. He was also awarded Front Office Manager of the Year 2024 for Luxury Hotel by Hotelier India. Additionally, he received the title of “Leader of the Year 2024” at Conrad Pune and “Manager of the Year 2020” at Hilton Chennai.

Welcoming him to the team, Nitin Pathak, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square, said, “We are delighted to welcome onboard Mr. Naveen Raaj to the team. His strong industry experience, people-centric approach, and commitment to excellence, align seamlessly with our brand values. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen our positioning as a preferred hospitality destination in Gurugram.”

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Naveen Raaj said, “I am excited to join DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square and be part of a brand known for its warm hospitality and guest-first philosophy. I look forward to working with the team to further elevate guest experiences and contribute to the hotel’s continued success.”