Vikas Kaushik Appointed as Director of Sales to Lead the Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi, to Greater Success.

Vikas Kaushik Appointed as Director of Sales to Lead the Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi, to Greater Success.

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Published on June 21, 2023

Vikas Kaushik has been appointed as the Director of Sales at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi, a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including working with renowned brands such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, and Radisson Hotel Group, Kaushik brings a wealth of knowledge in implementing strategic plans and driving sales.

Having spent over 12 years in hospitality sales, Kaushik possesses exceptional sales expertise and a proven track record of excellence. With his passion for the industry and ability to inspire and motivate his team, he is poised to lead the hotel towards exceeding its revenue targets. Prior to joining The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi, Kaushik served as the Director of Sales at Radisson Noida.

Kaushik holds an MBA degree in International Business from Sikkim Manipal University and has specialized in Hotel Management from IHM Dehradun. In his new role, he is committed to implementing market-oriented sales strategies and collaborating closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing to enhance the hotel's sales and revenue streams. He will also focus on strengthening the brand's presence through strategic partnerships.

With Kaushik's appointment, The Westin Gurgaon team gains a valuable asset who will contribute to solidifying the hotel's position in the market as the preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers.


Roseate House New Delhi Appoints Shreyash Dwivedi as Director of Food & Beverage

Roseate House New Delhi Appoints Shreyash Dwivedi as Director of Food & Beverage

By Hariharan U

Published on July 18, 2026

Roseate House New Delhi Aerocity has announced the appointment of Shreyash Dwivedi as Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening its leadership team with an experienced hospitality professional known for driving operational excellence, guest experience, and revenue growth across luxury and upscale hotel environments.

With over a decade of experience in food and beverage management, Dwivedi brings expertise in restaurant operations, team leadership, menu engineering, cost control, service excellence, and strategic F&B planning.

Prior to joining Roseate House New Delhi, Dwivedi served as Food & Beverage Manager (HOD) at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, overseeing operations at the 451-key luxury hotel. His career journey includes leadership roles with some of India’s leading hospitality brands, including The St. Regis Mumbai, The Leela Palace Chennai, Taj Hotels, Marriott International, and Novotel Hotels.

During his tenure as Food & Beverage Manager at The St. Regis Mumbai, Dwivedi contributed to strengthening the hotel’s F&B operations while achieving significant revenue and guest engagement milestones across outlets. He also played an important role in the pre-opening and operational success of multiple dining concepts.

At The Leela Palace Chennai, where he served as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, he supported the growth of the hotel’s culinary and dining experiences, including award-winning outlets recognised at the Times Food & Nightlife Awards.

Dwivedi began his hospitality career through the Taj Management Trainee Program (TMTP), gaining experience across multiple luxury properties including Taj Krishna Hyderabad and Taj Corporate Office, Mumbai. He has also worked with Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott ORR Bengaluru and Sofitel Dubai JBR during his professional journey.

A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, Dwivedi holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits from Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London. He is also certified as a Food Safety Supervisor by FSSAI & FOSTAC and has completed various leadership and hospitality training programmes.

Throughout his career, Dwivedi has received several industry recognitions, including the People & Judge’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. He has also been recognised for driving strong revenue performance, enhancing guest satisfaction scores, and contributing to award-winning restaurant concepts.

In his new role at Roseate House New Delhi Aerocity, Dwivedi will focus on enhancing the hotel’s food and beverage offerings, strengthening guest experiences, developing innovative dining concepts, and leading teams towards operational and commercial excellence.

With his extensive experience across luxury hospitality brands and a strong understanding of evolving guest expectations, Shreyash Dwivedi is positioned to further elevate Roseate House New Delhi’s F&B journey


Black Rock Hotels & Resorts Promotes Narendra Saini as Operations Manager

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts Promotes Narendra Saini as Operations Manager

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on July 17, 2026

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has promoted Narendra Saini to the position of Operations Manager, recognising his contribution to the company and his successful tenure as Director – Food & Beverage at Ananta Spa & Resort Jaipur.

As part of his new responsibilities, Saini will lead operations at Pushkara Resort & Spa, Pushkar, one of the flagship properties in the group's expanding hospitality portfolio. He will oversee overall resort operations, guest experience, team leadership, financial performance, operational excellence and the implementation of the company's service standards across the property.

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The promotion reflects Black Rock Hotels & Resorts' continued focus on recognising internal talent and creating leadership opportunities for high-performing professionals. During his journey with the organisation, Saini has consistently demonstrated strong operational expertise, leadership skills and a guest-first approach, making him well suited for this expanded role.

Commenting on the appointment, Anshul Bhargava, Founder & Chairman of Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, said:

"At Black Rock, we firmly believe that leadership is built through dedication, performance, and the ability to inspire teams. Narendra's journey within the organization is a reflection of our people-first culture and our commitment to nurturing talent from within. We are confident that his experience and passion for hospitality will further strengthen Pushkara Resort & Spa and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of the group."

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen leadership across its portfolio by investing in talent development. The company remains focused on building a hospitality platform driven by operational excellence, exceptional guest experiences and long-term career growth for its people.


Reliance Consumer Products Appoints Deepak Bisht as Deputy Manager – HORECA, Uttarakhand

Reliance Consumer Products Appoints Deepak Bisht as Deputy Manager – HORECA, Uttarakhand

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on July 16, 2026

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has announced the appointment of Deepak Bisht as Deputy Manager – HORECA, Uttarakhand, further strengthening its presence in the hospitality and food service segment.

An alumnus of Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, Deepak brings more than a decade of experience across hospitality operations and HORECA business development.

He began his career in 2014 as a bartender at The Westin Pune before joining JW Marriott Bengaluru as a Bar Executive. In 2017, he moved to Jaipur Marriott, followed by a role as Assistant Bar Manager at The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru in 2018.

In 2021, Deepak took up an international assignment with Le Méridien Dubai as Bar Incharge. Returning to India in 2023, he joined Royal Orchid Hotels as Multi Outlet Manager, where he oversaw multiple food and beverage operations.

Before joining RCPL, he served as Business Development Manager – HORECA, Uttarakhand at Himmaleh Spirits, focusing on strengthening business relationships within the hospitality sector.

With his extensive experience across premium hotels and the beverage industry, Deepak is expected to play a key role in expanding RCPL's HORECA business in Uttarakhand.

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