Gaurav Arora joins Cinnamon Hotels

Gaurav has more than two decades of international hospitality sales experience. He has successfully driven outbound hotel business for leading global brands such as Shangri-La Hilton and Marriott International.

Gaurav’s most recent role was as the CEO of Enhance Hospitality. This luxury hotel representation company successfully managed top-tier brands on the Indian market. His expertise in sales strategy, market expansion and partnership development will strengthen Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts’ presence in India, a key source market for the group and the destination.

In his new role at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Gaurav will drive revenue growth across Corporate, Leisure and MICE segments and execute sales strategies to strengthen Cinnamon’s brand presence in India. He will be responsible for enhancing partnerships in the Global Sales Office and driving market growth in India.

Commenting on the appointment, the Chief Commercial Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Radhey Tawar, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Gaurav to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts at a pivotal time to support us in our efforts to expand our sales presence in the Indian market – our top source market for tourist arrivals currently. His knowledge of the Indian outbound tourism landscape will help us strengthen our presence, and manage meaningful partnership across Corporate MICE and Leisure segments.”

Gaurav Arora also commenting on his new role as the Director of Global Sales for India for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, says:

“I am excited to join Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts as the Indian outbound travel to Sri Lanka and the Maldives is experiencing significant growth. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to expand our brand presence and to ensure strategic alignment to the success of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in India.”