APPOINTMENT
Ananta Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Kunal Dave as its Associate Director of Sales (RSO Mumbai)
Kunal holds over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, in which he worked in sales for 12 years. He has strong expertise in revenue generation, team building and fostering client relationships.
Kunal Dave began his career in operations, working as a Front Office Associate at ITC Grand Maratha and The Lalit Mumbai. He later moved into reservations and revenue management as Senior Manager of Reservations at Comfort Inn Heritage.
He transitioned into sales with roles including Assistant Sales Manager at Hotel Sea Rock Inn, Daman, and a position in Sales & Marketing at The Orchid Mumbai (Kamat Hotels India Ltd.), where he also provided training on CRM systems.
Kunal holds a postgraduate degree in Hotel Management from Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Zealand, along with an advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Wellingkar Institute, Mumbai. The blend of business and hospitality education has given him a dual perspective on guest service and strategic operations.
In his new role, Kunal will lead corporate and MICE sales efforts for Ananta Hotels & Resorts from the Mumbai region. He will focus on expanding the brand’s reach in metro markets, building relationships with corporate clients and travel trade partners, and implementing sales strategies to support revenue growth across the group’s properties. He will also be responsible for launching regional sales campaigns, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to Ananta’s positioning in the competitive hospitality sector.
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