Minor Hotels Bolsters Commercial Leadership in India with Appointment of Rohit Chopra as Area Commercial Director, India
Chopra joins the hospitality group as it accelerates its growth in the market, targeting 50 new openings within the next decade
Global hospitality group Minor Hotels announces the appointment of Rohit Chopra as Area Commercial Director, India, as the group sets its sights on increasing its presence in the country.
In his new role at Minor Hotels, Chopra will spearhead commercial activities across the group in India, emphasising driving revenue growth, building long-lasting client relationships, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Chopra will report to Vijay Krishnan, Vice President of Operations, India, and Richard Beh, Vice President of Commercial, Asia.
Chopra is a seasoned leader in the hospitality industry with a career spanning over 26 years, including roles at global hospitality groups Marriott, Hyatt, and Accor. His career began as a Sales Executive in 1998, after which he joined Hyatt in 2004, advancing to Director of Sales & Marketing. In 2013, Chopra moved to Accor, where he spent over a decade rising through the ranks and most recently holding the position of Director of National Sales for India & South Asia. There, he led strategic sales and distribution initiatives, contributing to the company’s exceptional performance in India and internationally.
On his appointment, Chopra said: “I am excited to join Minor Hotels at such a pivotal moment in its growth journey. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive commercial success and strengthen our relationships with clients and partners. Minor Hotels’ brands are renowned for their exceptional service and guest experiences. I look forward to working with our team members to continue our success in the dynamic Indian market."
An Indian national, Chopra holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce from DAV College Amritsar and a Master’s in Tourism Management from the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Ghaziabad.
Earlier this year, Minor Hotels set an ambitious growth target for its operations in India, with plans for 50 new hotel openings over the next decade. The focus will be on the upper-upscale and luxury segments, catering to the high demand for the Anantara, Avani, and NH Collection brands. The group is set to open its second property in India, Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel, later this year.
Minor Hotels brands have also built strong awareness amongst Indian outbound travellers. For the group’s flagship luxury brand, Anantara, India is one of the hotel brand’s fastest-growing international source markets, with annual room night production across its Asia and Middle East properties growing 72% in 2023 versus 2022. This upward trend has continued to date in 2024.
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 560 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 57 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.
Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.
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