Jaipur Marriott Hotel announces the appointment of Rakesh Sethi as its new General Manager. With over 27 years of rich and diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Rakesh brings a strong track record of operational leadership, commercial strategy, and guest-centric excellence to the Pink City.
Role and responsibilities
In his new role at Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Rakesh will be responsible for driving the hotel’s strategic vision, strengthening market positioning, and delivering memorable guest experiences. He will also focus on fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous upliftment across teams.
Extensive experience across leading hospitality brands
A seasoned hospitality professional, Rakesh has previously worked with leading global hotel brands including Hyatt, Taj, Shangri-La, and Radisson. His career spans luxury, upscale, and business hospitality segments, giving him a well-rounded perspective across diverse operating environments.
Expertise in operations and commercial leadership
Rakesh’s comprehensive expertise includes operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, and customer experience. This positions him well to lead the 374-key Jaipur Marriott Hotel, which features one of Rajasthan’s largest banquet spaces, catering to large-scale leisure events, corporate gatherings, and destination weddings.
Most recent role and leadership approach
Most recently, Rakesh served as General Manager at Radisson Blu Dwarka. He is widely recognised for his hands-on leadership style, people-first mindset, and strong business acumen, consistently building high-performing teams while delivering sustainable results.
