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By Nithyakala Neelakandan
Published on May 25, 2024
Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, is excited to announce the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as their new Chief Executive Officer. With an impressive background in the luxury travel industry, Muckermann brings over 25 years of experience to this prestigious role. She previously led Silversea Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Group, which is renowned as the world's largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line.
Muckermann joins Kempinski at a pivotal time. The iconic hospitality brand, with its 127-year tradition of excellence, is preparing for significant global expansion. Currently operating 82 hotels in 36 countries, Kempinski aims to add 34 more properties to its portfolio in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa over the next few years. This strategic growth is intended to further cement Kempinski's reputation for providing unparalleled luxury and exceptional service.
René Nijhof, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Kempinski Hotels S.A., expressed his confidence in Muckermann's leadership. "Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury. Her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while maximizing profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski Hotels. Her dynamic, forward-thinking approach will be vital as we continue to usher in a new era of luxury for our brand."
Muckermann is the first woman to lead Kempinski Hotels in its 127-year history. She expressed her excitement about joining the company, stating, "I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand. I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while honoring its rich history. I look forward to working with amazing colleagues globally to continue to make the Kempinski name synonymous with individual luxury."
Throughout her career, Muckermann has significantly enhanced sales and profitability while upgrading customer experiences for global luxury brands such as Loro Piana, MSC Cruises, and NCL. Her extensive international experience, having lived in Italy, France, and the USA, and her proficiency in five languages, underscore her global perspective and capability. Additionally, she holds a Doctorate in Political Sciences and Economics and an MBA from both Columbia and London Business School.
Kempinski Hotels is known for its unique and legendary properties, each reflecting the cultural traditions of their locations while maintaining the high standards expected of the brand. As the company looks forward to expanding its presence, Muckermann's leadership is expected to guide Kempinski through this exciting phase, reinforcing its position as a leader in luxury hospitality.
With this new appointment, Kempinski Hotels continues to build on its rich heritage, combining tradition with innovation to offer the finest experiences in the world of luxury hospitality.
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By Hariharan U
Published on June 29, 2026
Park Hyatt Chennai has announced the appointment of Vishwesh Ramesh as its new Director of Food & Beverage, reinforcing the hotel’s focus on elevating guest experiences and strengthening its culinary operations.
In his new role, Vishwesh will oversee the hotel’s entire food and beverage division, with responsibilities spanning concept development, operational excellence, guest experience enhancement, and revenue optimisation across dining outlets.
He joins Park Hyatt Chennai with over 11 years of experience in luxury hospitality, having worked with globally recognised brands including JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, and Taj Mahal Palace. Known for his strong commercial acumen and operational discipline, he has built a reputation for creating impactful dining concepts and driving performance-led F&B strategies.
Prior to this appointment, Vishwesh played a key leadership role at JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, where he led the pre-opening and positioning of the property’s F&B operations. Under his leadership, the resort developed a diverse portfolio of seven dining outlets while achieving strong financial results and consistently high guest satisfaction scores.
Speaking on the appointment, the leadership team at Park Hyatt Chennai said Vishwesh’s experience and innovative approach will be instrumental in strengthening the hotel’s food and beverage strategy and further enhancing guest engagement across all dining experiences.
Earlier in his career, he held key positions at Mulberry Shades, A Tribute Portfolio Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, where he contributed to the introduction of premium dining concepts and new revenue streams aligned with evolving market expectations.
Commenting on his new role, Vishwesh Ramesh said he is honoured to join Park Hyatt Chennai and looks forward to contributing to the hotel’s continued success by creating memorable dining experiences and building high-performing teams.
His appointment comes as Park Hyatt Chennai continues to strengthen its position in the city’s luxury hospitality landscape, responding to growing demand from both business and leisure travellers.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of March 31, 2026, the company’s portfolio includes more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties across 83 countries on six continents.
About Park Hyatt Chennai
Located in the heart of the city, Park Hyatt Chennai offers a refined blend of contemporary luxury and understated elegance overlooking Guindy National Park. The hotel features 200 guestrooms and suites, award-winning dining venues including Park Brasserie, The Flying Elephant Bar, and Mr. Ong – The Flavours of Singapore, along with a spa, rooftop infinity pool, and state-of-the-art event spaces.
Hilton has announced the appointment of Vikrant Dhingra as Cluster Director of Revenue for its Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park and Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Tech Village properties.
In his new role, Vikrant will be responsible for overseeing revenue strategy, pricing, distribution, and demand generation across both hotel assets. His mandate includes driving commercial performance, strengthening market positioning, and ensuring sustained revenue growth across segments.
Vikrant brings over a decade of experience in hospitality revenue management, having worked with leading international and domestic hotel brands across multiple markets. Prior to joining Hilton, he held senior revenue leadership roles at Grand Hyatt Amman in Jordan and ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo, where he contributed to significant improvements in RevPAR, market share, and overall revenue performance.
His career also includes key revenue management roles with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, ITC Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Lemon Tree Hotels, where he built expertise in yield optimisation, pricing strategy, and total revenue management across diverse hospitality environments.
Speaking on his appointment, Vikrant Dhingra said he is excited to join Hilton and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of the Bengaluru properties. He emphasised his focus on building innovative revenue strategies and driving long-term business value in collaboration with the hotel teams.
Sujeet Kumar, General Manager of Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, welcomed the appointment, noting that Vikrant’s strong commercial expertise and proven track record will play a key role in strengthening market position and supporting continued growth across both hotels.
The appointment reinforces Hilton’s focus on strengthening its commercial leadership structure in India as it continues to expand and optimise performance across key business destinations.
About Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park
Hilton is a global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 brands and more than 9,200 properties across 144 countries and territories. The Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park properties were launched in 2022 and feature one of South India’s largest hotel convention spaces, spanning approximately 60,000 square feet. Strategically located near the airport and Manyata Business Park, the hotels are positioned to serve both business and MICE demand in Bengaluru
Published on June 27, 2026
Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Arun Daga as the General Manager of Summit Green Village Resort & Spa, Kaziranga, strengthening its leadership presence in one of Northeast India’s key wildlife tourism destinations.
In his new role, Arun Daga will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the resort, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening the property’s positioning within the growing tourism ecosystem of Kaziranga.
Arun Daga brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. A graduate of the University of Calcutta with a qualification in Hotel Management from BILAMS, he has built extensive expertise across hotel operations, guest services, team leadership, and property management over the course of his career.
Prior to this appointment, he held several leadership roles across hospitality establishments, where he contributed to operational improvements and service delivery enhancements across diverse markets.
Speaking on the appointment, Sumit Mitruka, CEO of Summit Hotels & Resorts, said Arun Daga brings valuable operational experience and a strong understanding of hospitality, and expressed confidence that his leadership will further strengthen both guest experience and operational performance at the Kaziranga property.
The appointment comes as Summit Hotels & Resorts continues to expand and strengthen its footprint across Northeast India, focusing on destination-driven hospitality experiences in emerging tourism markets.
About Summit Hotels & Resorts
Summit Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality group with a growing portfolio across India, with a strong presence in the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast region. The brand focuses on destination-led hospitality experiences across leisure, nature, and wildlife-driven locations.
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