Rohit Pandey Appointed General Manager of Anantara Jaipur Hotel: Leading Minor Hotels’ Debut Luxury Property in India

Rohit brings over 20 years of experience to lead the first Anantara in India

(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels announces the appointment of Rohit Pandey as General Manager of Anantara Jaipur Hotel, marking the luxury brand’s entry into India. With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, including roles at prestigious brands like Marriott International and Taj Hotels, Rohit brings extensive expertise to his new position. Tasked with overseeing the launch and positioning of Anantara’s debut in India, Rohit will work alongside Minor Hotels’ leadership team to ensure the property’s success. Located along India’s Golden Triangle tourist circuit, Anantara Jaipur Hotel will offer 150 luxurious rooms and suites, along with versatile event spaces capable of hosting up to 2,500 guests. The property will also boast diverse dining options, a spa, fitness center, pool, and kids’ club, providing guests with an immersive experience amid Jaipur’s rich heritage.

(PRESS RELEASE) Bangkok, Thailand, 2024-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Global hospitality group Minor Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Rohit Pandey as General Manager of Anantara Jaipur Hotel, a new-build hotel set to launch later this year as the luxury brand’s debut in India.

Rohit joins Minor Hotels from The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru in India, where he most recently served as the five-star property’s Hotel Manager. Rohit joined the hotel in 2020 as part of its pre-opening team, where he led strategies to drive revenue, the development of food and beverage concepts and the recruitment of the hotel team.

Rohit’s career spans more than two decades, working for brands such as Marriott International, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, One & Only Resorts, Aman Resorts, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Taj Hotels and Minor Hotels’ Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas and Avani Hotels & Resorts. A seasoned pre-opening hotelier, Rohit has held various food and beverage and operations roles at hotels and resorts in India, the Maldives, Seychelles and Thailand.

An Indian national, Rohit graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology in Gwalior, India.

At Minor Hotels, Rohit will lead the launch and positioning of the group’s first Anantara in India, working alongside Amir Golbarg, Senior Vice President – Middle East, Africa and India, and Vijay Krishnan Vazhvelil, Vice President – Operations, India.

“We are delighted to welcome Rohit back to the Minor Hotels family. His extensive luxury hospitality experience and passion for service make him an outstanding addition to our team,” said Amir Golbarg. “I am confident that Rohit’s commitment to excellence will help us deliver authentic, unforgettable journeys for Anantara guests, immersing them in the excitement and rich heritage Jaipur offers.”

Situated along India’s Golden Triangle tourist circuit, Anantara Jaipur Hotel will feature 150 luxurious guest rooms and suites. The hotel is set to become a premier destination for weddings and celebrations, with its indoor and outdoor venues accommodating up to 2,500 guests. The property will feature an assortment of dining options, such as a specialty Indian fine-dining restaurant, a rooftop bar and restaurant with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, an all-day dining eatery and a bar lounge and terrace. After exploring Jaipur’s several UNESCO World Heritage sites, guests can enjoy the hotel’s extensive leisure facilities, including a full-service Anantara Spa, beauty salon, fitness centre, semi-outdoor pool and a kids’ club.

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor currently with more than 540 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International properties, Minor Hotels operates in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America.

With dynamic plans to expand existing brands and explore strategic acquisitions throughout opportunistic markets, Minor Hotels pursues a vision of a more passionate and interconnected world.

For more information, please visit www.minorhotels.com.

Media Contacts:

Marion Walsh-Hedouin
Global Head of PR & Communications
mwalsh@minor.com

Natasha Rhymes
Group Director PR & Communications
nrhymes@minor.com
+971 (0) 4436 3482

JJ Minder
Assistant Director of Public Relations & Communications
jminder@minor.com

Source: Minor Hotels

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