Revenue Expert Ritu Gupta Joins Sofitel Mumbai BKC in Key Leadership Role

Revenue Expert Ritu Gupta Joins Sofitel Mumbai BKC in Key Leadership Role

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Published on July 2, 2023

Sofitel Mumbai BKC is pleased to welcome Ritu Gupta as the Director of Revenue. With over a decade of relevant experience, Gupta brings strong leadership acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proficiency in building and nurturing stakeholder experiences. She is known for her ability to formulate tactical plans and implement effective business strategies even in challenging environments.

Gupta's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Jai Hind University in Mumbai and a BA Hons in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad. She underwent a comprehensive and specialized training program in revenue management through the Taj Management Training Program.

Her career journey began in 2012 at the Taj President Mumbai as a Revenue Executive. She then held positions as Assistant Revenue Manager, learning Cluster Revenue Management for hotels in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Coorg. Gupta later served as Revenue Manager at Taj MG Road in Bangalore before becoming the Cluster Revenue Manager for Taj Clubhouse and Vivanta IT Expressway. In these roles, she focused on identifying and resolving revenue-related issues, designing packages for different seasons, implementing tactical pricing and yield management techniques, and maximizing revenue from all channels.

In 2018, Gupta joined Park Hyatt as Director of Revenue, where she led revenue management efforts, developed effective tactics to establish the hotel as a business market leader, and emphasized total inventory controls. She then joined Bestech Hospitality as Head of Revenue, overseeing four hotels under the Radisson Blu/Radisson Hotels brand. Her most recent role was with Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, where she served as the Cluster Head of Revenue for a group of seven UK-based hotels. In these positions, Gupta strategized the post-Covid-19 business mix, analyzed recovery patterns and business outlook, and focused on pricing strategies, demand analysis, and budget planning to achieve targeted revenue goals.

At Sofitel Mumbai BKC, Gupta will bring her expertise to drive revenue growth and optimize business strategies. Her strong analytical skills and strategic mindset will contribute to the hotel's success in the evolving hospitality landscape.


Welcomhotel Guntur Welcomes Ravi Kant Sharma as Its New Food and Beverage Manager

Welcomhotel Guntur Welcomes Ravi Kant Sharma as Its New Food and Beverage Manager

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on December 4, 2025

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Guntur has announced the appointment of Ravi Kant Sharma as its Food and Beverage Manager. Known for his hands-on leadership and experience in luxury hospitality, he brings nearly nine years of expertise shaped across renowned hotel brands including The Oberoi Group and ITC Hotels.

Before taking on this new role, he served as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at ITC Mughal, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Agra, where he handled a wide range of operational responsibilities, worked closely with the leadership team to strengthen service standards and departmental performance, and contributed to enhancing guest-focused F&B operations.

With his strong skill set, industry knowledge, and commitment to delivering exceptional service, he is set to enhance the dining experience at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Guntur and continue the brand’s focus on thoughtful hospitality.


The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur Appoints Arjun Belliappa as General Manager

The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur Appoints Arjun Belliappa as General Manager

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on December 3, 2025

The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur has announced the appointment of Mr. Arjun Belliappa as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of diverse hospitality experience, he is known for elevating guest satisfaction, improving operational efficiency, and driving strong business growth.

Mr. Belliappa began his career as a Hotel Operational Management Trainee with JW Marriott, Juhu, and later worked at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. His career grew further during his seven-year journey with The Oberoi Group, where he contributed to operations at The Oberoi Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point, and Trident Gurgaon, eventually becoming Assistant Front Office Manager.

Over the years, he has held senior leadership roles with Park Hyatt Hyderabad, Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru, Mantri Square Mall, Lemon Tree Premier, Sunbird Trust, and Betta Living Resorts. These roles have given him valuable experience across luxury hotels, large-scale operations, and mission-driven hospitality projects.

Most recently, Mr. Belliappa served as General Manager at Hotel Lakend, Udaipur. His strong understanding of the local market helped him enhance service quality and overall business performance.

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Mr. Arjun Belliappa said, “It is an honour to join The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur, a landmark property that captures the splendour of Rajasthan and a bygone era. I look forward to working with the team to create memorable guest experiences that uphold the brand’s legacy of warmth, luxury, and inclusion.”

Welcoming him to the group, Mr. Vivek Shukla, CEO, The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Arjun Belliappa join The LaLiT family. His leadership, expertise, and dedication to excellence will further strengthen our commitment to offering unparalleled guest experiences at The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur.”

With this appointment, The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur continues its commitment to delivering refined hospitality rooted in heritage, warmth, and exceptional service.


TREVOC Group Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Aman Bhasin as AVP – Sales

TREVOC Group Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Aman Bhasin as AVP – Sales

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on December 3, 2025

TREVOC Group has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Aman Bhasin as Assistant Vice President – Sales as the brand continues to expand its premium real estate footprint in Gurugram. Aman brings over a decade of experience working with leading developers such as Whiteland Corporation, M3M India Pvt. Ltd. and Omaxe Ltd., where he built a strong track record in driving revenue growth and leading high-performing sales teams.

Speaking about the appointment, Gurpal Singh Chawla, Managing Director, TREVOC Group, said, “Aman’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for TREVOC as we scale our premium footprint across Gurugram. His deep market understanding, strategic sales mindset, and proven ability to build high-performance teams make him a valuable addition to our leadership.”

Sharing his excitement about joining the organisation, Aman Bhasin said, “TREVOC’s ambition to lead Gurugram’s next era of premium real estate development is fully aligned with my approach to delivering excellence and long-term value.”

With this appointment, TREVOC Group continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality and future-ready developments across Gurugram.

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