APPOINTMENT

Espire Hospitality Limited appoints Sumit Kumar as National Sales Director – East

Espire Hospitality Limited has announced the appointment of Sumit Kumar as National Sales Director – East, as the company continues to expand the presence of its brands, ZANA Boutique Luxury and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, across India.

Kumar brings close to two decades of experience across hotel operations and sales. His background includes work across corporate, MICE, and travel trade segments, with a focus on regional and pan-India sales initiatives.

Prior to this appointment, he was associated with Royal Orchid Hotels as Associate Director of Sales, where he managed sales responsibilities across markets including Patna, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Lucknow. During his tenure, he was involved in sales performance initiatives and the expansion of MICE business opportunities.

Over the course of his career, Kumar has worked with multiple hospitality brands, including Lemon Tree Hotels, Clarks Inn Group of Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, and The Grand New Delhi.

In his new role, Kumar will focus on strengthening the company’s presence across East India markets, supporting regional sales growth, and expanding corporate and MICE business segments, while aligning commercial strategies with the company’s broader business objectives.

Commenting on the appointment, Akhil Arora, CEO & MD, Espire Hospitality Limited, said, “Sumit brings with him a strong mix of operational understanding and sales expertise, which gives him a very practical approach to hospitality business. His understanding of the East India market and experience across diverse hotel functions will add great value to our commercial team as we continue to strengthen our country-wide presence and drive growth across our brands.”