Global Hospitality Group’s Minor Hotels appointed Rohit Pandey as the general manager of Anantara Jaipur Hotel, which is 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, where he worked 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, 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 of operations, India.
“We are delighted to welcome Rohit back to the Minor Hotels family. His extensive experience in luxury hospitality 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 and unforgettable journeys for Anantara guests.”
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 speciality 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. The guests can also enjoy the hotel’s extensive leisure facilities, including a full-service Anantara Spa, beauty salon, fitness centre, semi-outdoor pool and a kids’ club.
