The Westin Pune has appointed of Aashish Kumar Arora as Director of Sales. He will be responsible for the hotel’s commercial growth, brand reputation, and devising initiatives to boost the hotel’s positioning.
A dynamic team leader, in his current role, Arora will be focusing not only on the business recovery of the hotel post the pandemic, but would also work towards the reinforcement of the brand and its core ethos. He will also be working to create a new and sustainable business stream for the hotel.
Arora comes with a rich experience, spanning over a decade, where he excelled in hospitality, business development, strategic management and knowledge of various market segments. He commenced his hotel career with IHHR Hospitality as a Sales Executive in 2011, and has since moved on to work with Hyatt Hotels, Starwood, and now The Marriott, in the Unit and National Sales verticals. Prior to this, he worked in Sales for CitiFinancial Home Loans, and after a year, he moved on to pursue his post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
In addition, his drive to over achieve targets and sincere dedication to his role, has earned him an internal recognition within his current organization as “Leader in the Making 2019”,awarded during his tenure in The National Sales at Marriott National Sales Organization.
Hailing from Pune, Arora secured his MBA from Heriot-Watt University, UK and started his professional career a decade ago. He loves spending time with his family and friends, reading, and streaming new series on OTT platforms while he is not working.
Commenting on his appointment, Arora said, “I am delighted and honoured to be presented the position of Director of Sales at The Westin Pune. Our hotel is scheduled to provide a unique & exciting concept replete with specifically tailored experiences against the backdrop of spectacular vistas and pristine landscape, making it one of the most anticipated premium leisure, wellness, and wedding destinations in Pune. I look forward to driving the Sales team in achieving organizational goals and expanding the firm revenues”.
