The Government of Maharashtra has announced an administrative transition as part of a recent bureaucratic reshuffle and has appointed Mangesh Joshi, an (IAS) officer, as the new Director of the Directorate of Tourism. Joshi has assumed charge of his position at the Directorate of Tourism, Mumbai, on April 21, 2026...

Sarovar Hotels has announced the rejoining of Ankur Chandra as Senior Director – Development. Over the course of his career, he has held key leadership roles across operations and development functions with leading hospitality brands. Prior to rejoining Sarovar Hotels, he was associated with IHCL as Corporate Director – Real Estate & Development.

Mammoth Lakes Tourism announced the appointment of Brian Wright as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter for the organisation and the Mammoth Lakes community. Wright’s appointment follows the departure of former President and CEO John Urdi and reflects a deliberate effort to ensure leadership aligned with the organisation’s long-term vision and the needs of...

Hakimuddin Kanorwala has joined Suba Hotels Limited as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Kanorwala brings over 15 years of extensive experience in finance and accounts, with deep expertise across financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, taxation, compliance, risk management, governance, strategic finance, and financial reporting...

Swastik Wellbeing has appointed Akhil Taneja as its General Manager. This appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its integrated wellness proposition while enhancing operational rigour and service innovation...

Priyanka Mehta has been promoted to Associate Director at IRIS Reps, effective April 1, 2026. In her new role, she will continue to lead key verticals, enhance brand positioning, and further expand IRIS Reps’ footprint in the Indian market.

The Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) announced the appointment of Sanjay Sahgal as the Director – Programme & Coordination. With over 32 years of extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, Sahgal brings exceptional expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to GAEHP. He has been associated with renowned travel brands such as SOTC, Kuoni, and...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. appointed Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer. Sripathi, who most recently served as the Company’s Chief Development Officer – North America, succeeds Kurt Albert who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since November. Additionally, the Company has named David Wilner, a 30-year franchise sales veteran, as Chief Development Officer – North America...

Akasa Air announced that, Akasa Air’s Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer, after a five-year journey, has decided to move on to begin the next chapter of his life. Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer Anand Srinivasan will take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Iyer will partner closely with the leadership team to ensure a smooth and structured transition through....