New Leadership Roles at Preferred Hotels & Resorts to Boost South Asia Operations

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, recognized as the world’s most extensive independent luxury hotel brand and a leading provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services for its member hotels, is excited to announce the addition of two new sales executives to its growing South Asia team. Operating from the New Delhi office, Mayank Tuteja has taken on the role of Director of Sales – South Asia, while Shakun Khandelwal steps into the role of Senior Sales Manager – South Asia. These positions are pivotal for enhancing the brand’s corporate, leisure, and MICE sales initiatives across South Asia, supporting both regional and outbound efforts to bolster the brand’s international presence. Both Mayank and Shakun report to Seema Roy, the Area Managing Director for South Asia, the Middle East, & Africa.

“We are delighted to welcome Mayank and Shakun to the Preferred family as the newest members of our South Asia team,” said Seema Roy, Area Managing Director – South Asia, Middle East & Africa for Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “Their robust in-region expertise will help us leverage the market to accelerate outbound business and also strengthen our local presence, enabling us to tailor our solutions effectively, foster deeper relationships with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction.”

The strategic enhancement of the sales team is key to not just penetrating the thriving Indian market but also in forging connections globally. This move is in line with the brand’s aim to provide exceptional service, tap into the vast potential of this vibrant market, and improve support for member hotels worldwide.

Mayank brings over 16 years of hospitality industry experience, with a background in sales and marketing at both regional and international levels. Before joining Preferred, he worked with notable names like The Leading Hotels of the World and Hyatt. Shakun, with a 15-year tenure in sales and marketing across corporate and MICE sectors, has contributed to several prestigious hotel chains and hospitality brands in India, including The Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, ITC Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, Hilton Worldwide, and Marriott.

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