Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall has appointed Maria Candice Rodrigues as its new Revenue Manager, reinforcing the hotel's commercial leadership as it continues to drive strategic growth and revenue optimisation.

In her new role, Candice will oversee the hotel's revenue management function, focusing on pricing strategies, demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and distribution management to maximise commercial performance. She will work closely with the sales, reservations, and operations teams to identify new revenue opportunities while supporting the hotel's overall business goals.

Her responsibilities will include strengthening commercial performance through data-driven pricing strategies, improving forecasting accuracy, optimising distribution channels, and exploring revenue opportunities across different market segments. She will also work on building stronger collaboration across teams to support sustainable RevPAR growth and enhance the hotel's long-term profitability.

Before joining Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, Candice was Assistant Manager – Revenue at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre. During her tenure, she contributed to pricing strategy, demand forecasting, inventory management, and market analysis across both room revenue and convention business. She also played an important role in implementing Opera Cloud and the IDEAS Revenue Management System, helping improve the property's revenue planning and operational efficiency.

Earlier in her career, Candice held reservations roles at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, ibis Chennai City Centre, and Alila Diwa Goa. These positions helped her build strong expertise in hotel distribution, reservations strategy, and commercial operations before moving into revenue management.

Commenting on the appointment, Ram Shetty, General Manager, Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, said, " We are delighted to welcome Maria to Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall. Her analytical mindset, commercial acumen and experience in revenue strategy make her a valuable addition to our team. As we continue to focus on driving profitable growth, strengthening our direct booking channels, and optimizing overall commercial performance, Candice's expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our revenue strategies and maximizing business opportunities across all segments. We are confident that her expertise will help strengthen our revenue performance and support the hotel's continued growth."

Speaking about her appointment, Candice, Revenue Manager, Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, said, "I am thrilled to join Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in hospitality. Revenue management is about understanding changing market dynamics and making informed decisions that create long-term value. What excites me most about this opportunity is the ability to combine data-driven insights with strong cross-functional collaboration to develop agile commercial strategies that deliver measurable results. With Bengaluru continuing to evolve as one of India's most dynamic hospitality markets, I look forward to identifying new opportunities, driving revenue performance and contributing to the hotel's long-term success. I am eager to work closely with the team to drive sustainable growth while continuing to deliver value for both the hotel and its guests."