Sri Lanka’s largest hospitality group with a portfolio of 17 properties in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives including Sri Lanka’s first integrated resort, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Gaurav Arora as the Director of Global Sales for India, effective 3rd March 2025.
With over two decades of experience in international hospitality sales, Gaurav has successfully driven outbound business for leading global hotel brands, including Shangri-La, Hilton and Marriott International.
In his most recent role, Gaurav led Enhance Hospitality, a luxury hotel representation firm, successfully managing top-tier international brands in the Indian market.
His expertise in sales strategy, market expansion and partnership development will strengthen Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts’ presence in India, a key source market for the group and the destination.
In his new role at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Gaurav will drive revenue growth across Corporate, Leisure and MICE segments and execute sales strategies to strengthen Cinnamon’s brand presence in India.
He will also be responsible in enhancing partnerships for the Global Sales Office, to drive market growth across India.
Commenting on the appointment, the Chief Commercial Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Radhey Tawar, said “We are delighted to welcome Gaurav to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts at a pivotal time to support us in our efforts to expand our sales presence in the Indian market – our top source market for tourist arrivals currently.”
“His deep understanding of the Indian outbound travel landscape will support us to strengthen our presence and manage meaningful partnerships across Corporate, MICE and Leisure travel segments,” he added.
Gaurav Arora also commenting on his new role as the Director of Global Sales for India for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, says, “I am excited to join Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts as the Indian outbound travel to Sri Lanka and the Maldives is experiencing significant growth. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to expand our brand presence and to ensure strategic alignment to the success of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in India.”
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its presence in India with Global Sales presence in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai.
These dedicated teams of experienced Indian hospitality professionals play a crucial role in facilitating engagement from both trade and consumer segments while expanding strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders.
