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Published on September 6, 2023
In a significant move, JW Marriott Maldives Resort and Spa has appointed Srijith Ravindranath as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Srijith brings a wealth of experience and expertise, boasting a remarkable 15-year career primarily focused on the Indian market.
Srijith's journey in the hospitality industry began with Ginger Hotels, and he has since held key roles at IHHR Hospitality, Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and the St. Regis Goa Resort. His extensive experience covers various facets of the industry, from pre-opening activities and corporate sales to catering to international leisure clients and managing MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events, including weddings and social gatherings.
What sets Srijith apart is his consistent track record of exceeding expectations, consistently achieving 130 percent of budgets. He's also successfully managed the transition of a resort from the Leela brand to the prestigious St. Regis Brand of Marriott International, showcasing his ability to navigate complex rebranding challenges while maintaining operational excellence.
Mohit Dembla, Resort Manager at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, expressed his delight at Srijith Ravindranath's appointment, highlighting how Srijith's extensive experience and innovative vision align perfectly with their commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining their position as a luxury destination in the Maldives.
In his new role, Srijith has outlined a series of objectives characterized by innovation and a guest-centric approach. These objectives include driving revenue growth, enhancing the JW Marriott brand image through innovative campaigns, expanding market reach through strategic partnerships, delivering exceptional guest experiences through personalized services, and fostering professional growth and collective success within the team. With Srijith at the helm of Sales and Marketing, JW Marriott Maldives Resort and Spa are set for an exciting chapter of growth and excellence.
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By Hariharan U
Published on July 31, 2026
Hyatt Place Jaipur Malviya Nagar has announced the appointment of Sujeet Chaturvedi as Director of Sales and Vinoth R as Chief Engineer, further strengthening its leadership team across commercial and operational functions.
In their respective roles, Sujeet will lead the hotel's sales strategy, revenue generation, business development, and market positioning initiatives, while Vinoth will oversee engineering operations, preventive maintenance, safety standards, and infrastructure management across the property.
Sujeet brings more than 13 years of hospitality experience, having worked with leading hotel brands including The Park Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Accor Hotels, Marriott Hotels, and Radisson Hotel Group. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales at Radisson Hotels, where he focused on driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and strengthening client relationships. Throughout his career, he has built expertise in strategic partnerships, sales leadership, and commercial growth across diverse hospitality markets.
Vinoth joins Hyatt Place Jaipur Malviya Nagar with a decade of experience in hotel engineering. He most recently served as Assistant Chief Engineer with Marriott International after progressing through several engineering roles, beginning his career as an HVAC Technician. His expertise includes engineering operations, preventive maintenance, energy management, safety compliance, and technical team leadership.
Commenting on the appointments, Srivatsa Allampalli, General Manager, Hyatt Place Jaipur Malviya Nagar, said that as Jaipur continues to grow as a preferred destination for both business and leisure travellers, strengthening the hotel's leadership team is essential to meeting evolving guest expectations. He added that both Sujeet and Vinoth bring valuable industry experience and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality.
Sujeet is recognised for his people-centric approach to sales leadership, relationship building, and disciplined commercial strategy, while Vinoth is known for his focus on teamwork, adoption of new technologies, engineering excellence, and maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction.
With these appointments, Hyatt Place Jaipur Malviya Nagar continues to reinforce its leadership team as it focuses on delivering seamless hospitality experiences and supporting its long-term growth in one of Rajasthan's leading business and leisure destinations.
The Singapore EDITION has announced the appointment of Mandy Goh as Executive Chef, strengthening its culinary leadership with an award-winning chef who brings more than 17 years of experience across luxury hotels and Michelin-recognised restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Macau.
In her new role, Goh will oversee the hotel's entire culinary portfolio, including FYSH at EDITION, the Lobby Bar, The ROOF, Punch Room, Wonder Room, as well as banquet and catering operations. She joins the luxury lifestyle hotel with a culinary philosophy centred on Euro-Asian cuisine, combining progressive European techniques with the bold flavours and traditions of Asia.
Born and raised in Penang, Malaysia, Goh developed her passion for cooking through family traditions before beginning a professional career that has seen her work across some of Asia's most acclaimed hospitality brands. At the age of 21, she became part of the all-female Malaysian national team that won gold at the Bocuse d'Or Asia, marking the first time an all-female team secured the title. She later represented Malaysia at the Bocuse d'Or Asia between 2009 and 2011, competing in the global finals in Lyon, and was named a finalist in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef competition for Southeast Asia in 2016.
Singapore has played an important role in her professional journey. She began her career in the city as a Commis de Cuisine at the Michelin-starred Guy Savoy at Marina Bay Sands before moving to Mandarin Oriental Singapore as a Specialty Chef. Her appointment at The Singapore EDITION marks her return to Singapore in her first executive culinary leadership role in the country.
Throughout her career, Goh has held senior positions across the region, including Chef de Cuisine at the Michelin-starred Fifty 8° Grill Restaurant in Shanghai, Executive Chef at The St. Regis Langkawi, Executive Chef at The RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur, and leadership roles at Conrad Koh Samui and Alila Seminyak in Bali.
During her tenure at The St. Regis Langkawi, she became the property's first female Executive Chef and led its signature restaurant, Kayuputi, to recognition among Marriott Bonvoy's Top 52 Restaurants and Bars across Asia-Pacific. At The RuMa Hotel, she guided ATAS restaurant onto Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Discovery list in 2023.
Goh has received several industry accolades, including Executive Chef of the Year 2023–2024 at the HAPA Awards Malaysia and recognition in Prestige Malaysia's 40 Under 40 list. She has also appeared in the fifth season of the Martell Chef on Chef series.
At The Singapore EDITION, she will focus on creating ingredient-led menus inspired by seasonality, sustainability, and responsible sourcing while showcasing stories rooted in regional produce and culinary craftsmanship. Her approach combines refined European techniques with authentic Asian flavours, delivering contemporary dining experiences across the hotel's diverse food and beverage venues
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh has announced a series of key leadership promotions and new appointments across multiple departments, reinforcing the hotel's commitment to talent development, operational excellence, and guest-centric hospitality.
The leadership changes include the promotion of Dipak Jhunjhunwala as Director – Food & Beverage, Manpreet Kaur as Assistant Director – Human Resources, Tushar Agarwal as Director of Finance, Surya Dev as Front Office Manager, and Akshay Vithoba Damaji as Cluster Revenue Manager for Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh and Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu. The hotel has also welcomed Honey Singla as Chief Engineer and Pritam Raj as Housekeeping Manager.
In his new role, Dipak Jhunjhunwala will continue to oversee the hotel's food and beverage operations, leading culinary strategy, restaurant performance, guest engagement, and team development across its dining venues.
Manpreet Kaur will focus on strengthening colleague engagement, talent development, organisational culture, and human resources operations, while Tushar Agarwal will lead the hotel's finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, compliance, financial reporting, and business support.
Surya Dev has been elevated to Front Office Manager, where he will oversee guest arrivals, departures, and overall front office operations, while Akshay Vithoba Damaji assumes an expanded responsibility for revenue management across Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh and Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu, driving commercial strategy and revenue optimisation.
Joining the leadership team, Honey Singla brings over 13 years of engineering experience across hospitality and building management systems. Having previously worked with Honeywell Automation Systems, ITC Hotels, The Oberoi Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Accor, he will oversee engineering operations, preventive maintenance, sustainability initiatives, safety, and energy management at the hotel.
Pritam Raj joins as Housekeeping Manager with more than eight years of hospitality experience across The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, Radisson Hotels, and Hyatt. He will lead housekeeping operations with a focus on room readiness, hygiene standards, operational efficiency, team performance, and guest comfort.
Commenting on the appointments, Ajit Singh Gandhi, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh, said the promotions and new appointments reflect the strength of the hotel's talent and its commitment to building a leadership team that combines operational expertise with a strong focus on guest experiences. He added that each leader brings valuable capabilities across food and beverage, rooms, engineering, finance, revenue management, and people operations, supporting the hotel's continued growth.
With these leadership changes, Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh continues to strengthen its management team as it enhances operational performance, service excellence, and contemporary hospitality experiences in the heart of Chandigarh
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