APPOINTMENT

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Appoints Saurav Datta as Director of Sales & Marketing

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty has announced the appointment of Saurav Datta as Director of Sales & Marketing, further strengthening its leadership team as the property continues to build its market presence.

Saurav brings over 23 years of experience across luxury and upper-upscale hospitality brands. His career spans more than a decade in hotel operations, followed by 13 years in sales and marketing leadership roles, reflecting a blend of operational insight and commercial focus.

He began his journey with Hyatt at Grand Hyatt Mumbai in 2004 within Food & Beverage operations before transitioning into sales and marketing. Over the years, he has held leadership roles at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Le Méridien Hyderabad, and Le Méridien Nagpur, contributing to revenue growth and market expansion initiatives.

He rejoined Hyatt in 2023 at Hyatt Regency Chennai, where he was involved in shaping commercial strategy and also supported Hyatt Pune as Acting General Manager.

In his new role, Saurav will lead the hotel’s sales and marketing strategy, focusing on driving revenue growth across key segments and strengthening the property’s positioning within the competitive luxury hospitality landscape.

Excited for his new role, Saurav Datta said, “I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen the hotel’s market presence while delivering meaningful guest experiences that define the Grand Hyatt brand.”

For more updates on travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation leadership appointments and movements, you may explore Safari India’s regular industry coverage.