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By Nithyakala Neelakandan
Published on August 29, 2024
The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences has appointed Shridhar Nair as its new Senior Vice President and General Manager. In this role, Nair will be based in Gurugram, where he will oversee operations not only at The Leela Ambience Gurugram but also at several other key properties, including The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, The Leela Mumbai, The Leela Gandhinagar, Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre Complex, and The Imperial Club by The Leela.
Nair brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having held leadership roles at various Leela properties, including as General Manager of the award-winning The Leela Goa. His previous role as Senior Vice President of Operations at The Leela Corporate Office saw him managing and optimizing the performance of multiple properties within the group.
Throughout his career, Nair has been known for his visionary leadership and ability to spearhead significant projects, such as the repositioning of the F&B division at The Leela Mumbai and the enhancement of The Leela Goa. His leadership has earned him several prestigious awards, including Best GM—Luxury from Hotelier India in 2014, along with accolades from HOSI in 2015, CII in 2016, and Business World in 2017.
Nair’s extensive experience is complemented by a strong academic background, which includes a postgraduate diploma in Hotel Management from IHM Trivandrum, a Bachelor of Arts from Mumbai University, and a General Manager’s certification from Cornell University, USA.
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Nair said, “I am delighted at the opportunity to work closely with our teams at the iconic Leela Ambience Gurugram & Leela Ambience Convention Hotel to offer a holistic luxury experience to our guests. I am certain The Leela’s core value of Athiti Devo Bhava (guest is god) will resonate in everything we do at our majestic hotels, and we will continue to push our boundaries to exceed our guests’ expectations from the world’s best brand, which exemplifies true Indian luxury.”
With Shridhar Nair at the helm, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is set to continue its tradition of excellence in luxury hospitality, with a renewed focus on enhancing guest experiences across all touchpoints.
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By Hariharan U
Published on July 14, 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata & Ozone Convention Centre has strengthened its Rooms Division leadership team with the appointment of Sudipta Paul as Housekeeping Manager and the promotion of Somosubhra Mukherjee as Front Office Manager.
With over 15 years of hospitality experience, Sudipta Paul joins the hotel with expertise in housekeeping operations, hygiene management, operational efficiency, and guest experience. Prior to this appointment, he served as Assistant Housekeeping Manager at The St. Regis Goa Resort, where he played a key role in enhancing guest satisfaction and operational excellence. His professional journey also includes leadership assignments with Marriott International, Accor, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, and international exposure through Hilton Al Seef Dubai.
In his new role, Sudipta will lead the hotel's housekeeping operations, focusing on maintaining high cleanliness standards, enhancing guest satisfaction, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams.
Alongside this appointment, the hotel has promoted Somosubhra Mukherjee to Front Office Manager. Bringing more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, guest service, and team leadership. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading hospitality brands including The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Radisson, The LaLiT Group of Hotels, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.
Somosubhra joined Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata & Ozone Convention Centre in 2023 as Duty Manager before being promoted to Assistant Front Office Manager in 2025. In his new position, he will oversee front office operations with a focus on delivering seamless guest experiences, strengthening operational efficiency, and enhancing service excellence.
Commenting on the appointments, Somrup Chanda, General Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata & Ozone Convention Centre, said, "At Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata & Ozone Convention Centre, our people are our greatest strength, and investing in capable leaders is integral to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We are delighted to welcome Sudipta Paul as Housekeeping Manager and congratulate Somosubhra Mukherjee on his well-deserved promotion to Front Office Manager. Their combined expertise, operational excellence, and passion for hospitality will further strengthen our Rooms Division, elevate service standards, and reinforce our commitment to creating memorable experiences for every guest."
The appointments reflect the hotel's continued focus on nurturing talent, strengthening operational leadership, and enhancing guest experiences through experienced professionals.
Novotel Jodhpur has announced the appointment of Radhika Rathore as Revenue & Reservation Manager, further strengthening its commercial leadership team as the hotel continues to focus on revenue optimisation and operational excellence.
A hospitality professional with extensive experience in revenue management and reservations, Radhika brings expertise in strategic pricing, demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, distribution management, and commercial planning. In her new role, she will oversee the hotel's revenue strategy, pricing, market segmentation, forecasting, distribution channels, inventory management, and reservation operations.
Before joining Novotel Jodhpur, Radhika held key positions within Accor's portfolio at Fairmont Jaipur and Fairmont Mumbai, where she progressed through the reservations function while contributing to revenue growth and operational efficiency. Her analytical approach, collaborative leadership style, and understanding of market dynamics have established her as a results-driven commercial professional.
Working closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams, she will focus on driving sustainable revenue growth while maintaining seamless reservation processes and delivering an enhanced guest experience.
Welcoming her to the hotel, the management of Novotel Jodhpur said Radhika's experience in revenue management, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence will play an important role in strengthening the hotel's commercial performance and supporting its continued growth.
Commenting on her appointment, Radhika Rathore said she is honoured to join Novotel Jodhpur and looks forward to implementing data-driven revenue strategies, strengthening reservation operations, and contributing to the hotel's commercial success while creating memorable guest experiences.
Her appointment reflects Novotel Jodhpur's continued focus on building a high-performing leadership team that supports the hotel's vision of delivering world-class hospitality, innovative guest experiences, and sustainable business growth.
Part of the Accor portfolio, Novotel Jodhpur offers contemporary accommodation, dining experiences, event facilities, and hospitality inspired by the cultural heritage of Rajasthan's Blue City.
Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim have announced the appointment of Rebecca Rodrigues as Associate Director of People & Culture, further strengthening the leadership team across the two Accor-managed properties in North Goa.
With more than 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Rebecca brings expertise in talent management, hotel pre-openings, organisational transformation, employee engagement, and leadership development. In her new role, she will lead the People & Culture function across both hotels, driving strategic talent initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, strengthening leadership capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Rebecca began her hospitality career with Country Inn & Suites by Carlson before joining Hyatt Hotels, where she played an integral role in the pre-opening of Hyatt Centric Goa Candolim and Hyatt Place Goa. These assignments helped build her expertise in establishing people practices and developing high-performing teams from the ground up.
She later joined Hilton Goa Resort, where she quickly progressed into a cluster leadership position. Within 18 months, she was entrusted with leading the pre-opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute while simultaneously overseeing people strategy across both Hilton properties.
Known for her collaborative leadership style and strong change management capabilities, Rebecca is passionate about building inclusive workplace cultures that empower employees to grow. Her people-centric philosophy focuses on empathy, continuous learning, and operational excellence to create meaningful employee experiences.
Welcoming her to the organisation, Amit Sangwan, Cluster General Manager, Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim, said Rebecca's extensive hospitality experience and passion for nurturing talent make her a valuable addition to the leadership team. He noted that her people-first approach aligns with Accor's commitment to creating an inclusive and inspiring workplace where its Heartists® can thrive.
He further added that her appointment comes at an important phase for both hotels, with Novotel Goa Resort & Spa preparing for the renovation of its guest rooms by the fourth quarter of 2026 while continuing to strengthen its position as one of Goa's preferred destinations for families, MICE travellers, and pet-friendly stays. Novotel Goa Candolim, meanwhile, continues to enhance its leisure offerings and remains one of North Goa's leading hospitality destinations.
Rebecca's appointment reinforces Accor's continued focus on investing in people and leadership development while supporting the operational growth of its hospitality portfolio in Goa.
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