New Delhi, November 28, 2017: Absolute Hotel Services India is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rajesh S. Bhande as General Manager of the U Tropicana Alibaug.
Rajesh brings along with, close to 26 years of diversified experiences in the hotel industry. Fostering a solid foundation through an extensive 18 month Apprenticeship Program with the Oberoi Hotel, Mumbai, he has garnered the various facets of a Quality Hotel Operation, in his 14 year tenure. His subsequent 5 year stint with the ITC Grand Central further honed and fortified his Management acumen to take up General Manager positions. In addition, exposure to Brands such as Four Points by Sheraton and The Grand Mercure has suitably supplemented his operational effectiveness.
Prior to joining U Tropicana Alibaug, Rajesh was General Manager for the Prakruti Resort, Vadodara, distinctly known for its banqueting operations. He was instrumental the resort’s renovation and expansion plans which included addition of 80 rooms and a Grand Ball Room with a capacity of 1000 guests.
Rajesh takes up this role at an apt time when the resort is introducing Luxury Villas into its room inventory thereby propelling the property into a different league, primarily lifestyle living. Commenting on the appointment, Shalil Suvarna, Vice President – Operations & Pre-Opening of Absolute Hotel Services India, the management company of U Hotels & Resorts stated, “It is a wonderful coincidence that Rajesh takes charge when the property is scaling up its perception and with his background of quality service, guests would now experience a new high… U Hotels and Resorts are predominantly identified with creating memorable experiences and he would together with the team advocate these assertions through the brand ethos and values”.
