Faiyaz Ansari Joins Priya Living Hyderabad as General Manager

Faiyaz Ansari Joins Priya Living Hyderabad as General Manager

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on June 26, 2025

Priya Living, a modern lifestyle and hospitality brand redefining long-stay living for multigenerational guests, has appointed Faiyaz Ansari as the new General Manager of its Hyderabad property. With more than 20 years of experience in the global hospitality space, Faiyaz brings a strong background in hotel operations, guest experience, and pre-opening leadership.

Faiyaz has held senior positions across some of the world’s top hospitality names — including Marriott International, Jumeirah Group, Hilton, Radisson Blu, Six Senses, Taj, The Oberoi, Rosewood Hotels, and The Imperial Delhi. His leadership has been instrumental in launching and scaling properties across India and the Middle East, delivering excellent results in guest satisfaction, service innovation, and profitability.

Prior to this new role, Faiyaz held key leadership positions at Le Meridien, Hilton Jaipur, DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi, and Radisson Blu Greater Noida, where he helped drive strong STR performance and built a culture of service excellence.

With locations in Hyderabad and Gurugram, Priya Living is creating a new kind of long-stay experience — one that blends hospitality with wellness and community connection. The brand focuses especially on Indian and NRI elders, offering them a vibrant, active lifestyle through shared spaces, curated programming, and wellness-led engagement.

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Priya Living stands apart by promoting purpose-driven living — offering everything from creative workshops and fitness sessions to skills-based learning and social activities that encourage interaction across generations.

With Faiyaz Ansari now leading the Hyderabad team, Priya Living is set to deepen its focus on personalized guest journeys, while continuing to build inclusive, enriching spaces that celebrate aging and togetherness.


Sivaprasad Parimi Joins Novotel Guwahati as Assistant Revenue Manager

Sivaprasad Parimi Joins Novotel Guwahati as Assistant Revenue Manager

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 6, 2025

Novotel Guwahati GS Road has welcomed Sivaprasad Parimi as its new assistant revenue manager. With more than eight years of experience in revenue management and reservations, Parimi brings a strong strategic focus and a proven ability in pricing, market analysis, and boosting revenue performance.

Before joining the Guwahati team, Parimi served as the reservations manager at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in improving retail bookings, optimizing segment strategies, and expanding the property's revenue share.

Parimi’s journey with Accor began in 2017 and has seen him contribute across multiple brands and locations in both India and the GCC region. His success has been driven by collaborative leadership, strong analytical capabilities, and data-driven decision-making. He is also a certified professional in revenue management and pricing from Accor Academy, Jordan.

Manmeet Singh, general manager of Novotel Guwahati GS Road, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are thrilled to have Siva on board. His deep understanding of revenue strategy and Accor systems will be instrumental in accelerating our growth. With his experience and forward-thinking approach, I am confident Siva will add tremendous value to our commercial success.”


The Den Bengaluru Welcomes Roberta Figueiredo as Director of Human Resources

The Den Bengaluru Welcomes Roberta Figueiredo as Director of Human Resources

By Hariharan U

Published on August 6, 2025

The Den Bengaluru has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Roberta Figueiredo as the new Director of Human Resources. With nearly two decades of experience in building people-first organisations across the hospitality and real estate sectors, Roberta brings a sharp mix of strategic thinking and people-focused leadership to the role.

She has previously worked with top brands including Marriott, Hilton, Atmosphere Maldives, Conrad Bengaluru, and V&RO Hospitality. Most recently, she served as Country Leader, People & Culture at ARATT Developers & Ayatana Hospitalities, where she led performance-driven HR initiatives aligned with business growth.

At The Den, Roberta will focus on boosting HR capabilities, building strong talent pipelines, and creating a culture of learning, engagement, and inclusion. Her aim? To craft a workplace that feels just as dynamic and future-forward as the hotel itself.

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"I'm delighted to be appointed at The Den Bengaluru, a hotel that harmoniously combines millennial luxury and fearless innovation", said Roberta. "I’m excited to tap into the hotel’s strong people platform and lead initiatives that empower, engage, and elevate talent".

Welcoming her to the leadership team, Vinesh Gupta, General Manager, The Den Bengaluru, said, “We’re thrilled to have Roberta on board. Her deep experience and passion for creating people-first cultures will be instrumental in shaping our HR strategies and building a motivated, future-ready team”.

With this appointment, The Den continues its focus on nurturing leadership that balances innovation with empathy, ensuring its people remain at the heart of everything they do.


Sakshi Upadhyay Rejoins Hyatt Regency Pune as Assistant Director of Sales

Sakshi Upadhyay Rejoins Hyatt Regency Pune as Assistant Director of Sales

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 6, 2025

Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences has announced the return of Sakshi Upadhyay as the Assistant Director of Sales. A seasoned professional with significant experience across the luxury and corporate hospitality sectors, Sakshi is set to lead key sales initiatives and strengthen the hotel’s business relationships.

Her earlier stint at Hyatt Regency Pune was notable for building strong corporate partnerships, driving revenue growth, and executing high-impact sales strategies. With a deep understanding of the Pune hospitality market, Sakshi played a pivotal role in enhancing the hotel’s positioning in a competitive landscape.

Over the years, she has worked with reputed brands such as Sheraton, The Leela, and Hilton. In each role, she successfully managed key accounts, crafted strategic plans, and delivered excellence in client engagement and guest relationship management.

In her current role, Sakshi will focus on expanding the hotel’s corporate portfolio, deepening client engagement, and contributing to the hotel’s commercial leadership with forward-looking, market-relevant strategies.

Her return marks a strong step forward in Hyatt Regency Pune’s vision to stay ahead in the evolving hospitality market while maintaining strong ties with its client community.

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