BHILWARA, RAJASTHAN (July 31, 2025) — Crimson Hotels has announced the appointment of Nitin Kanchan as Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage at The Aaureum, the group’s newest five-star international convention centre and destination property.
Kanchan brings close to 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise spanning food and beverage operations, pre-opening strategy and guest experience management. His career trajectory includes roles with some of India’s most renowned hotels, such as The Oberoi Udaivilas, The Leela Palace Udaipur, Neemrana Hotels, lebua Resorts Jaipur and Sterling Elk Hill in Ooty.
Crimson Hotels said Kanchan’s role will involve leading the property’s entire F&B strategy, which includes restaurants, banqueting and events. He will oversee the creation of signature dining concepts and the development of service teams, with a focus on delivering experiences that align with Crimson Hotels’ hospitality vision.
Over his career, Kanchan has managed multiple pre-opening projects and handled large-scale resort operations across India. He rose from an F&B Supervisor to senior management positions through what the company described as “a hands-on approach, operational sharpness and a commitment to service excellence.”
We are delighted to welcome Mr. Nitin Kanchan to The Aaureum’s leadership team. His experience, professionalism and eye for quality will be instrumental in defining our F&B identity during this pivotal pre-opening phase. His understanding of luxury hospitality and people-first leadership is exactly what we were looking for. – Sandeep Maitraya, Director and Founder of Crimson Hotels
Kanchan is known for his ability to mentor high-performing teams and curate guest-centric service models. His appointment, Crimson Hotels added, underscores its intention to set new benchmarks for Indian hospitality at The Aaureum.
About Crimson Hotels
Founded in 2012, Crimson Hotels Pvt. Ltd. is a hotel management company established by seasoned hoteliers from India’s leading chains. The group operates six distinct hotel brands across luxury, upscale, midscale, lower midscale and budget segments. Through management agreements and franchise models, Crimson Hotels works with property owners to optimize investments while elevating guest experiences.
The company’s newest property, The Aaureum, is being positioned as a next-generation convention and leisure destination, with a focus on curated luxury and event-driven hospitality.
