Atmosphere Core has appointed Vanita Gomez as General Manager of Stillwood Retreat – a Signature Atmosphere Coorg, strengthening leadership as the company prepares to expand its presence in India with its second property.
Vanita Gomez brings over 18 years of hospitality experience across operations, sales leadership, revenue management, MICE, weddings, and destination hospitality. In her new role, Vanita Gomez will oversee overall operations and pre-opening strategies for the retreat, with a focus on positioning the property within India’s luxury and experiential travel segment.
The leadership move reflects the hospitality sector’s commitment to talent, aligning with activity in hotel appointments.Vanita Gomez Takes on Leadership Role at Stillwood Retreat Coorg
The General Manager role remains central to hospitality operations, overseeing business performance, guest experience, operational leadership, team management, and commercial strategy. At Stillwood Retreat – a Signature Atmosphere Coorg, Vanita Gomez will lead operational and pre-opening functions as the property prepares to enter the luxury leisure hospitality market.
Vanita Gomez Brings Over 18 Years of Hospitality Experience
Vanita Gomez brings cross-functional hospitality experience across premium hotel brands and destination properties in India.
Her professional background spans operations management, sales leadership, revenue strategy, MICE business, weddings, and guest experience management across diverse hospitality environments.
Over the course of her career, she has worked on revenue growth initiatives, operational leadership, team development, and customer experience delivery within premium and experiential hospitality segments.
Speaking on her appointment, Vanita Gomez said,
“Stillwood Retreat is envisioned as a sanctuary where guests can truly disconnect from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with nature, culture, and themselves. I am honoured to lead the team for this property, positioning it as a distinctive getaway experience rooted in the rich essence of Kodava culture, while staying true to the ‘Joy of Giving’ philosophy that defines Atmosphere Core.”
Stillwood Retreat Coorg to Feature 56 Villas
Located in Coorg, Stillwood Retreat is part of the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts portfolio and is positioned as a boutique luxury hospitality offering.
The retreat will feature 56 villas with private decks and outdoor hot tubs, along with curated dining experiences, a wine lounge, themed bar, wellness therapies at ELE|NA Ayur Spa, and event spaces designed for destination weddings and corporate retreats.
As experiential leisure hospitality continues to grow in India, destination resorts increasingly focus on wellness, curated guest experiences, and event-led travel demand.
Commenting on the appointment, Christopher Baker, Vice President Operations – Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, said,
“We are pleased to welcome Vanita Gomez to Stillwood Retreat at a pivotal stage of its journey. Vanita’s extensive operational expertise, commercial understanding, and success in MICE segment, make her an excellent fit for this role. We are confident that under her leadership, the retreat will deliver exceptional guest experiences while strengthening its positioning in the leisure segment.”
Outlook
The appointment of Vanita Gomez strengthens Atmosphere Core’s leadership capabilities as the company continues expanding its luxury hospitality presence in India.
