Hyatt Place Vithalapur has appointed Tushar Sharma as Associate Director of Sales, as the upcoming property prepares to strengthen its presence across the corporate and business travel segments. Sharma brings more than a decade of experience in hospitality sales and business development, with a career spanning leading hotel groups including Marriott, Radisson Hotel Group, Sayaji Hotels, Playotel Hotels and Hyatt.
In his new role, Sharma will oversee the property’s sales and marketing activities, with a focus on corporate partnerships, business development and stakeholder relationships. He will also work across corporate travel, business travel, meetings and events as Hyatt Place Vithalapur prepares for its opening in the Mandal-Becharaji-Vithalapur industrial corridor.
This move reflects Hyatt’s continued expansion, aligning with executive movements in hotels.
Tushar Sharma Takes on Sales Leadership Role
Sharma’s mandate at Hyatt Place Vithalapur will cover the development and execution of sales initiatives for the property. His responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, building corporate partnerships and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders in the market.
With Vithalapur developing as an industrial and business destination, the hotel’s sales strategy will have a strong focus on corporate and business travellers. Sharma will also work on opportunities connected with meetings and events, supporting the property’s commercial positioning ahead of its opening.
Experience Across Leading Hospitality Groups
Sharma brings more than a decade of experience across hospitality sales and business development. His career has included associations with Marriott, Radisson Hotel Group, Sayaji Hotels, Playotel Hotels and Hyatt.
His professional experience covers sales strategy, business development, account management and relationship building. Working across different hospitality groups and markets has given Sharma exposure to varied commercial environments and customer segments.
His experience with Hyatt also adds familiarity with the company’s operating environment as he takes up the Associate Director of Sales position at Hyatt Place Vithalapur.
Focus on Corporate and Business Travel
The upcoming Hyatt Place Vithalapur is being developed within the Mandal-Becharaji-Vithalapur industrial corridor, an area with a growing concentration of industrial and business activity.
Sharma’s sales responsibilities will therefore include developing the property’s corporate and business travel segment. His focus will extend to corporate accounts, business partnerships, meetings and events, with the objective of establishing relationships ahead of the hotel’s opening and developing them as the property begins operations.
Speaking about his appointment, Sharma said,
“As an industrial hub, the city offers great potential for the hospitality sector to change the overall landscape of towns that see a huge influx of corporate and business travellers. I am excited to take on this new challenge at Hyatt Place Vithalapur and to design marketing strategies specifically to reach out to our core target group. I look forward to positioning Hyatt Place Vithalapur as the preferred choice for corporate stays, meetings and events in the region.”
Building Market Relationships Before Opening
For an upcoming hotel, establishing commercial relationships ahead of the opening forms an important part of the sales function. Sharma will focus on connecting the property with relevant corporate and business stakeholders while developing opportunities across its target segments.
His background in account management and relationship building will support these efforts as the property works towards establishing its presence in the local hospitality market.
Bhuwan Chandra, General Manager, Hyatt Place Vithalapur, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Tushar as an Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Vithalapur. His extensive experience across leading hospitality brands and strong understanding of sales and business development will be instrumental in strengthening our market presence and driving the property’s business performance.
As Vithalapur continues to emerge as an important industrial and business hub, we look forward to Tushar leveraging his expertise to build meaningful partnerships and create new opportunities for sustained growth.”
Education and Commercial Expertise
Sharma holds an MBA in Marketing & Sales, complementing his professional experience in hospitality sales and business development.
His combination of formal business education and more than a decade of hospitality experience has included work across sales strategy, account management, commercial relationships and business development. These areas will form part of his responsibilities as he leads sales efforts for the upcoming Hyatt Place Vithalapur.
Supporting Hyatt Place Vithalapur’s Market Entry
Sharma’s appointment comes as Hyatt Place Vithalapur prepares to open and develop its corporate and business travel proposition in the Mandal-Becharaji-Vithalapur industrial corridor.
With experience across several hospitality groups and a focus on sales strategy, business development and stakeholder engagement, Sharma will work towards building the hotel’s corporate relationships and identifying opportunities across business travel, meetings and events.
His appointment adds sales leadership to the property’s pre-opening phase as Hyatt Place Vithalapur prepares to establish its position within the region’s emerging hospitality market.
