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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on April 3, 2026
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla as President – India & Southwest Asia, a newly created senior leadership role effective April 1, 2026. The move reflects Hyatt’s strong focus on accelerating growth and strengthening its brand presence in one of its most important markets.
The appointment comes at a time when Hyatt is witnessing strong development momentum in India, with continued expansion across key urban and leisure destinations. In his new role, Chawla will lead the company’s overall strategy, growth, and performance across India and Southwest Asia.
He will report to David Udell, Group President, Asia Pacific at Hyatt. Sharing his views, Udell said, “The creation of this new senior leadership role reflects both the scale of opportunity we see in India and our commitment to this market. As we enter our next phase of growth, Vikas’ extensive experience and entrepreneurial leadership will bring the fresh knowledge, skills and abilities required at the top of our organization in India. His deep understanding of the Indian consumer will be pivotal to drive our strategic growth in this critical market.”
With over three decades of global leadership experience in food and beverage and consulting, Chawla brings a strong track record in building brands, scaling businesses, and driving strategic expansion. His expertise aligns with Hyatt’s evolution into a more insights-led and brand-focused organization.
Expressing his thoughts on the new role, Chawla said, “I am incredibly excited to join Hyatt at such a dynamic moment in its growth journey in India. Hyatt’s strong brand portfolio, exceptional talent, and commitment to delivering meaningful guest experiences create tremendous opportunity. My ambition is to further develop Hyatt’s portfolio, making it the most preferred hospitality brand amongst discerning travelers in India, the best hospitality brand to work for in India, and to become a significant pillar of growth for Hyatt’s global portfolio.”
India continues to be a key growth market for Hyatt in Asia Pacific, driven by rising demand for premium travel, luxury experiences, and differentiated dining. This growth is reflected in the company’s expanding pipeline, with deals signed contributing nearly 5,000 rooms across India and Southwest Asia.
Building on its existing portfolio of 55 hotels across nine brands in the region, Hyatt is also set to introduce the Destination by Hyatt brand in India. The debut property, Hari Bagh Jaipur, is expected to open in 2026, marking the brand’s entry into Asia Pacific and becoming the third Hyatt hotel in Jaipur.
Looking ahead, Hyatt plans to strengthen its presence in major gateway cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Hyderabad, while also expanding into high-growth leisure destinations, spiritual hubs, and emerging tier-two and tier-three cities across India and Southwest Asia.
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By Hariharan U
Published on October 22, 2026
Chef Md. Arif Qureshi serves as Chef de Cuisine at Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida, bringing around 15 years of culinary experience across luxury hospitality properties in India and international markets. His expertise spans all-day dining, menu development, food production, banquet management and kitchen operations.
Throughout his career, Chef Qureshi has worked with several established hospitality brands, including The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, Ras Al Khaimah; Le Méridien Gurgaon; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Residences, Al Barsha, Dubai; Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon Baani Square; and The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi.
His experience across these properties has exposed him to diverse culinary environments, varying guest expectations and the operational requirements of luxury hotel kitchens.
Chef Qureshi specialises in menu planning, recipe development, food preparation, all-day dining and large-scale banquet operations. His work focuses on maintaining consistency in food quality, taste and presentation while adhering to food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
His responsibilities also extend to team coordination, staff mentoring and daily kitchen management. These areas play an important role in ensuring smooth food production across different dining formats and service requirements.
Managing culinary operations in a hotel environment requires coordination between kitchen teams, service staff and other departments, particularly during high-volume dining periods and large events. Chef Qureshi's experience across established hotel operations has equipped him to manage these requirements while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.
At Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida, he contributes to the property's food and beverage operations, with a focus on all-day dining, menu execution and kitchen team management.
With experience spanning leading hospitality brands in India and overseas, Chef Qureshi continues to focus on culinary development, efficient kitchen operations and delivering consistent dining experiences.
Hyatt Centric Janakpuri, New Delhi, has appointed Malkeet Singh as Human Resources Manager, strengthening its focus on talent development, colleague engagement and workplace culture. Singh brings 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with established hotel groups including Hyatt, Radisson and IHG.
Before joining Hyatt Centric Janakpuri, Singh served as Associate Director of Human Resources at Radisson Group. His professional experience also includes HR leadership positions at Radisson Noida, Holiday Inn Amritsar and Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram.
Throughout his career, Singh has developed expertise in talent management, colleague engagement and team development. His experience includes working with established hotel operations and contributing to pre-opening initiatives, giving him exposure to different aspects of hospitality human resources.
In his new role, Singh will focus on supporting colleague growth, fostering an engaging workplace and strengthening the hotel's people-focused culture.
Commenting on his appointment, Singh said, “Every day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s growth and experience. I believe that when people feel heard, engaged and motivated, they can achieve their best. I look forward to bringing this philosophy to Hyatt Centric Janakpuri and creating an environment where colleagues feel valued and inspired to grow.”
The appointment reflects Hyatt Centric Janakpuri's continued emphasis on nurturing talent and creating a positive work environment where colleagues can develop professionally and contribute to the hotel's operations.
Hyatt Centric Janakpuri is a lifestyle hotel located in West Delhi, offering access to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Janakpuri West Metro Station, Pacific Mall and major city attractions. The property features contemporary accommodation and a multi-cuisine restaurant, Kitchen District.
With extensive banquet facilities for weddings, corporate events and social celebrations, the hotel also offers a fitness centre, poolside facilities and a spa.
For more information, visit the official hotel website.
Published on October 19, 2026
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has appointed Ravi Patil as Director of Engineering, strengthening its leadership team with a focus on operational excellence, sustainability and infrastructure management. With over 16 years of experience across luxury hospitality, Patil will oversee the property's engineering operations, technical services, asset management and infrastructure development.
In his new role, Patil will focus on improving operational efficiency, strengthening preventive maintenance practices, advancing sustainability initiatives and ensuring the long-term performance of the property's infrastructure. He will also be responsible for supporting the smooth functioning of the hotel's technical operations.
Before joining JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Patil served as Director of Engineering at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. He has also held engineering leadership positions with Marriott International across Mumbai and Pune. His international hospitality experience includes roles at Fairmont Dubai and Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda.
Known for his attention to detail and problem-solving skills, Patil has led engineering teams and managed maintenance, refurbishment and infrastructure initiatives. His work has focused on improving reliability, maintaining safety standards, enhancing energy efficiency and optimising resource use.
Speaking about his appointment, Ravi Patil said, "Engineering in hospitality is about creating systems that are reliable, efficient and sustainable, while ensuring they work seamlessly in the background to support the guest experience. I look forward to bringing this approach to JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar and working with the team to further strengthen its operational and engineering standards."
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