Appoints Ankur Raj as Director of Revenue Management, Ankita Palit as Crowne Meetings Director, and Rajiv Vatsyayan as the Executive Chef

Ankur Raj – Director of Revenue Management

Ankur will be responsible to contribute optimizing revenue generation activities while supporting the leadership teams with various business activities. With over 12 years of experience, he will contribute towards budget planning and forecasting for short- and long-term periods. Having worked with brands like Marriott, Wyndham, Barcelo Hotels and more, Ankur brings an in-depth knowledge of revenue management, significantly helping in increasing revenue by reducing expenses.

He has a proven track record in creating internal and external opportunities to expand and optimize revenue-producing activities.

Ankita Palit – Crowne Meetings Director

Ankita is a sales expert with more than 11 years of expertise in the hospitality sector. Having worked with brands like The Taj, Hyatt, The Lalit, she has invaluable experience in the MICE sector. She will be responsible for revenue generation, creating new business opportunities through MICE, weddings and outdoor catering vertical. She will be closely working with the sales team and other departments, ensuring a smooth functioning of the overall department.

Rajiv Vatsyayan – Executive Chef

With more than 19 years of diverse culinary expertise, Rajiv is a seasoned professional who has successfully managed kitchens in business hotels, luxury resorts, and other establishments. He has played a crucial role in pre-opening activities, establishing cutting-edge kitchen facilities, overseeing menu planning and presentation, ensuring quality control, and leading team training and development. In addition to his tenure at Oberoi Hotels, he has also contributed his skills to SUJAN Hospitality, a luxury resort group in Rajasthan.

Rajiv will be responsible for elevating the fnb experiences at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida and bringing his expertise within the regional Indian cuisine and other specialties.

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