The Lodhi, New Delhi, has appointed Anuj Nainta as the new Hotel Manager. With an impressive career spanning over two decades in the hospitality industry, Nainta brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of excellence to this prestigious role.
In his new role, Nainta will oversee daily operations at the luxury hotel, manage a team of 380 highly skilled associates, and enhance guest satisfaction while maintaining the hotel’s world-class standards, optimising financial performance, and driving innovative initiatives.
“We are thrilled to have Nainta join us as the new Hotel Manager at The Lodhi. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a history of award-winning leadership, making him a perfect fit for our team. His commitment to excellence and passion for delivering unique guest experiences align perfectly with our vision for The Lodhi. We look forward to seeing his expertise elevate our service standards and continue our legacy of redefining luxury hospitality,” said Abhimanyu Singh Lodha, General Manager at The Lodhi.
Nainta joins The Lodhi from Taj Hotel Mumbai, where he led 367 associates and oversaw nine restaurants, bars, and eleven event venues as Director of Food & Beverage. Previously, he held a similar role at Barcelo Hotel Group in Dubai, managing pre-openings and operations. Nainta holds certifications in HACCP, ISO auditing, and WSET. Under his leadership, hotels have won prestigious awards like ‘Best Asian Restaurant’ and earned media recognition on platforms such as ‘Foodshala’ and Zee TV’s ‘Cookbook Show.’
Nainta has a BSc in Hotel and Hospitality Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, and was also shortlisted for the Caterer Middle East Award as Restaurateur of the Year and won the Meliá Leader Award in the year 2014.
Commenting on his appointment, he said, “I am thrilled to take on this role at this distinguished establishment that is renowned for its elegance and exceptional service. I look forward to working with the talented team here to continue delivering outstanding experiences for our guests and to drive new and exciting initiatives that will further solidify The Lodhi’s position as a leader in luxury hospitality.”
