APPOINTMENT

The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal Appoints Mithun Payankool as Resident Manager

The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal has appointed Mithun Payankool as Resident Manager.

Payankool brings over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise in hotel operations, guest experience, revenue management, and team leadership. In his new role, he will oversee day-to-day operations at the resort, with a focus on operational processes, guest services, and team performance.

Prior to joining The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal, he served as Director of Catering Sales at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace. His professional experience includes roles with hospitality brands such as Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, ITC Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Blu, and The LaLiT Hotels.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and an MBA in International Business & Marketing from Dublin Business School, Ireland.

Commenting on his appointment, Mithun Payankool said, “I am excited to join The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal and look forward to working closely with the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while further strengthening the resort’s reputation for warm hospitality, service excellence, and its distinctive identity as a premier wellness destination. I am equally committed to enhancing the essence of the Swasthya Retreat experience, offering guests a harmonious blend of holistic well-being, rejuvenation, and authentic hospitality in the tranquil surroundings of Bekal.”

Vivek Shukla, CEO, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, said, “At The LaLiT , we take immense pride in nurturing talent and celebrating the return of exceptional leaders to our family. We are delighted to welcome back Mr. Mithun Payankool to The LaLiT family as the Resident Manager of The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal. With his extensive experience in luxury hospitality, strong operational expertise, people-centric leadership, and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, Mithun’s return marks an exciting new chapter for the resort.

We are confident that under his leadership, The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal will continue to elevate its guest experiences while upholding the brand’s legacy of warm Indian hospitality, wellness, and service excellence.”

The appointment is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and support its hospitality operations.

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