Hotel Chanakya, Patna has appointed Rupesh Singh as General Manager, bringing more than 30 years of hospitality experience across hotel operations, commercial functions and guest services. His career spans established hospitality companies and roles covering both property operations and business development.
Singh joins Hotel Chanakya from Ramee Group, where he served as Regional General Manager – South Cluster from November 2024. His experience includes overseeing hotel operations, corporate sales strategy, business development and upcoming hotel projects, along with senior general management positions across India.
This appointment aligns with the hospitality sector’s leadership strategy, reflecting leadership appointments in hospitality.
To Lead Hotel Operations and Business Functions
As General Manager at Hotel Chanakya, Singh will oversee the hotel’s overall operations and business functions. His responsibilities will span operational management, service delivery and commercial activities, drawing on his experience across different areas of hotel management.
During his recent tenure with Ramee Group, Singh oversaw operations across properties in Bengaluru and Tirupati while also handling corporate sales strategy, business development and upcoming hotel projects. This combination of operational and commercial experience will support his responsibilities in his new role.
Brings More Than 30 Years of Hospitality Experience
Singh most recently served as Regional General Manager – South Cluster at Ramee Group, a position he held from November 2024. Before that, he was General Manager at Mirage Hotel, Mumbai, from August 2022 to October 2024.
He previously served as General Manager at The Fern Hotels & Resorts in Aurangabad. Singh also spent more than 11 years with Lemon Tree Hotels, where he held the position of General Manager from 2010 to 2022.
Earlier in his career, Singh worked with Costa Crociere in Italy as Buffet Captain between 2000 and 2006. He began his hospitality career with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) in New Delhi, where he worked as a Catering Assistant from 1992 to 2000.
Career Across Operations and Commercial Functions
Singh’s career has progressed across hotel operations, guest services, sales and business development. His responsibilities over the years have also included budgeting, cost management and service delivery, giving him exposure to both operational and commercial aspects of hotel management.
His experience across multiple hotel companies and markets has included property-level leadership as well as responsibilities extending beyond individual hotel operations. At Ramee Group, his regional role further expanded his exposure to managing multiple properties and supporting business development initiatives.
Strengthening Leadership at Hotel Chanakya
Singh’s appointment brings a senior hospitality professional with more than three decades of industry experience to Hotel Chanakya, Patna. His background across general management, hotel operations and commercial functions provides experience relevant to managing the property’s overall business.
As General Manager, he will lead the hotel’s operations and business functions, with responsibilities covering the coordination of operational activities, guest services and commercial priorities.
Supporting Operational and Business Performance
With a career spanning from his early role with IHCL in New Delhi to senior general management and regional leadership positions, Singh brings experience across several stages of hotel operations.
His new role at Hotel Chanakya will build on this experience as he takes responsibility for the property’s overall operations and business functions.
