Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the leading independent luxury hotel brand globally, has revealed key advancements in its operations across India. These include the appointment of three new strategic team members and the expansion of its hotel portfolio within the region. Joining the team are Bharat Ratanpal as Director of Business Development, along with Mayank Tuteja, who takes on the role of Director of Sales – South Asia, and Shakun Khandelwal as Senior Sales Manager – South Asia.
With its office based in New Delhi, the team continues to strengthen the brand’s footprint across India under the leadership of Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, based in Dubai. “These appointments highlight our commitment to fostering stronger partnerships and delivering value-driven solutions for our members in this dynamic region,” said Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President of South Asia, Middle East, and Africa. “With their extensive experience and dedication, the new members of the team will enhance the support we pride ourselves on providing to our hotel partners and continue our growth momentum in India.
” Preferred Hotels & Resorts has significantly strengthened its presence in India, now offering 26 member hotels spread across various collections, including five distinguished properties in its renowned Legend Collection. Among its premier properties are 11 opulent establishments from The Leela Palaces, H.
