Holiday Inn Express has announced the appointment of Sandesh Parab as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Hyderabad Banjara Hills. The move reflects the brand’s focus on strengthening on-ground leadership and driving consistent guest experiences across key markets.

Sandesh brings over two decades of hospitality experience, having worked with leading global hotel brands including Hyatt Hotels, Hilton International, and Marriott International. His professional expertise spans hotel operations, guest experience, revenue management, and team leadership.

Prior to joining Holiday Inn Express, Sandesh served as Director of Rooms at Hyatt Pune, where he also took on the role of Upsell Champion for Hyatt Hotels across South and Central India. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, Hyatt Regency Mumbai, and Hilton hotels in the United Kingdom. Across these roles, he has built a strong reputation for service excellence, attention to detail, and people-focused management.

Sandesh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management from Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College in the UK, along with a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Rizvi College of Hotel Management, Mumbai. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling and sports.

Commenting on his appointment, Sandesh Parab said, “I am truly excited to take on this role and join the team at Holiday Inn Express Hyderabad Banjara Hills. The brand has always stood for smart, efficient, and guest-centred hospitality, and I look forward to building on this promise. My focus will be on creating a supportive environment for our colleagues and delivering a consistently seamless experience for our guests.”

The appointment underlines Holiday Inn Express’ commitment to nurturing leadership talent and strengthening its operational teams. Sandesh’s experience is expected to support operational excellence while fostering a culture that reflects the brand’s ‘Room to Belong’ philosophy for both guests and colleagues.