Lyfe Hotels Bhubaneswar Welcomes Vaishakh Surendran as General Manager

Lyfe Hotels Bhubaneswar Welcomes Vaishakh Surendran as General Manager

By Nishang Narayan

Published on October 13, 2024

Lyfe Hotels Bhubaneswar is excited to announce the appointment of Vaishakh Surendran as its new general manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Surendran brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Known for his extensive background in hotel and resort operations, particularly in front office management, he has consistently delivered top-tier results throughout his career.

Before joining Lyfe Hotels Bhubaneswar, Surendran served as general manager at Ramada Chennai Potheri, where he played a pivotal role in the property's rebranding from SRM to Ramada. His previous experience also includes serving as general manager at Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions with reputable organizations such as Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson, Fortune Park Hotels, and Taj. Surendran began his hospitality journey with Hilton Worldwide and The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts.

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On his appointment, Surendran expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am extremely delighted to join the team at Lyfe Hotels and Resorts, Bhubaneswar. My career has always been driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, and I look forward to continuing this journey with the talented team at Lyfe. Together, I am confident we will elevate the guest experience and set new benchmarks for hospitality in Bhubaneswar.”

Dhiman Mazumdar, Chief Operating Officer at Lyfe Hotels and Resorts, also commented on the appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Vaishakh Surendran to the Lyfe Hotels family. His proven leadership and deep understanding of the hospitality sector will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of our property.”

Surendran's leadership is expected to enhance the guest experience at Lyfe Hotels Bhubaneswar, positioning the property for continued growth and success in the competitive hospitality landscape.


Rakesh Sethi Appointed GM at Jaipur Marriott

Rakesh Sethi Appointed GM at Jaipur Marriott

By Hariharan U

Published on February 11, 2026

Jaipur Marriott Hotel has announced the appointment of Rakesh Sethi as its new General Manager, effective February 10, 2026, marking a significant leadership move for one of Rajasthan’s prominent luxury hotels.

With over 27 years of diverse experience in the hospitality sector, Sethi brings deep expertise in operations, commercial strategy, and guest-centric service to the Pink City. In his new role, he will be responsible for steering the hotel’s strategic direction, strengthening its market positioning, and consistently delivering memorable guest experiences, while nurturing a workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.

 A seasoned hospitality professional, Sethi has held leadership roles with leading brands such as Hyatt, Taj, Shangri-La, and Radisson, giving him wide exposure across luxury, upscale, and business hotel segments.

His strong background in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, and customer experience positions him well to lead the 374-key Jaipur Marriott Hotel, which also features one of the largest banquet facilities in Rajasthan, catering to leisure travellers, corporate events, and destination weddings. Prior to this appointment, Sethi served as General Manager at Radisson Blu Dwarka, where he was recognised for his hands-on leadership style, people-first approach, and consistent focus on sustainable business


Alila Fort Bishangarh appoints Amit Kumar Verma as chief engineer

Alila Fort Bishangarh appoints Amit Kumar Verma as chief engineer

By Hariharan U

Published on February 11, 2026

Alila Fort Bishangarh has announced the appointment of Amit Kumar Verma as its chief engineer, bringing over 15 years of hospitality engineering and technical operations experience to the 236-year-old heritage fortress hotel in Rajasthan.

 In his new role, Verma will oversee all engineering and maintenance functions, with a focus on strengthening operational efficiency, sustainability practices and infrastructure reliability across the property. Originally from Chandigarh, Verma holds a degree from Punjab Technical University and brings wide-ranging experience across hospitality and commercial organisations.

Prior to joining Alila Fort Bishangarh, he was associated with Hyatt Place Bharuch, and has previously worked with brands including ITC, Club Mahindra, Deltron, The Lalit, Radisson and Phoenix United, where he led engineering operations, preventive maintenance programmes and technical project execution. Known for his adaptable, detail-oriented approach, Verma places strong emphasis on reliability, safety and continuous improvement, while believing in leading with integrity and humility to deliver high-impact solutions in complex operating environments. He also aligns closely with Hyatt’s people-first culture and the Alila brand’s design-led, nature-connected philosophy, and looks forward to contributing to the continued evolution of Alila Fort Bishangarh as a luxury heritage destination set in the Aravalli Hills


Pramod Kumar Sahu Joins Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel as Assistant Manager of Housekeeping

Pramod Kumar Sahu Joins Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel as Assistant Manager of Housekeeping

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on February 11, 2026

Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel has welcomed Pramod Kumar Sahu as the Assistant Manager of Housekeeping, effective from Jan 15 th 2026. The appointment reflects the hotel’s continued focus on strengthening its operations and enhancing overall guest experience.

With his experience in the hospitality industry, Pramod Kumar Sahu is known for his strong field-related skills and a hands-on approach to housekeeping operations. His understanding of service standards and attention to detail have helped elevate guest experiences in his previous roles.

In his new role at Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel, he is expected to support the housekeeping team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, comfort and efficiency across the property. His guest-first mindset and operational knowledge are set to contribute positively to the hotel’s service journey.

The team at Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel looks forward to his contribution and wishes him success in this new responsibility.

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