15th April, 2024, Bengaluru: Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shantanu Budhalakoti as the new Front Office Manager. With a distinguished career spanning over 13 years in the hospitality industry, Shantanu brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a proven track record of excellence to our esteemed organization.

Shantanu had started his career in hospitality in the year 2011 as a trainee duty manager at Hyatt Regency, Delhi. Shantanu started his journey with Marriott International Inc in the year 2016 as a Front Desk Manager at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield and then again as a Front Office Manager at Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar. Throughout his career he has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, exemplary guest service skills, and a keen eye for driving hospitality operational efficiency. His extensive experience includes serving in key managerial positions at renowned establishments such as Four Points by Sheraton Whitefield, and Le Meridien Hotels and Spa, Mahabaleshwar. His tenure at these prestigious properties has equipped him with a deep understanding of guest expectations, market dynamics, and operational intricacies, which will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of our front desk operations.

Shantanu’s proficiency in hotel Property Management Systems such as Oracle Opera Cloud and Opera On Premises, coupled with his expertise in integration with guest experience platforms like Empower GXP, positions him as a valuable asset to our team. Furthermore, his strategic acumen in identifying business opportunities, implementing high-impact initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration aligns seamlessly with our organizational goals and values.

Vivek Sharma, General Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield expressed his delight in appointing Mr. Shantanu Budhalakoti. While acknowledging Shantanu’s unwavering dedication towards his works and commenting on the appointment, Mr. Sharma stated, “We are confident that Shantanu’s appointment will further elevate our Hotel’s operations, enhance guest satisfaction, and drive overall operational excellence. His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences make him the ideal candidate for this role”

Marriott team looks forward to reaching unprecedented heights and establishing a new standard of excellence within the industry through the appointment of Mr. Shantanu, whose ability to readapt and analytical insights will lead to strategic and fruitful customer interactions in the foreseeable future.

In his personal life, Shantanu is an outdoor person who enjoys playing sports like Badminton and Basketball. He is also fond of hiking, running and enjoys exploring unexplored cultures and cuisines in different parts of the country.

***