Summit Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Leadership with Four Key Appointments to Drive Hospitality Growth Across India

Summit Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its leadership structure with four new appointments in hotel operations and business development. The move supports the hospitality group’s continued expansion across the Eastern Himalayas and other popular leisure destinations in India. The appointments aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and support the company’s long-term business growth.

Shubhodip Chakraborty has been appointed Unit Manager at Summit Norling Resort & Spa in Gangtok. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, he brings extensive knowledge of front office operations and rooms division management. His professional journey includes associations with Park Prime, Vedic Village Spa Resort, Peerless Inn, Regenta Orkos Kolkata and The Pride Hotel. In his new position, he will manage daily resort operations, maintain service standards and focus on improving revenue performance.

Rajnish Kumar Rai takes charge as Unit Manager at Summit Rungkhung Village Resort – The Signature Collection in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. Before joining Summit Hotels & Resorts, he worked as Property Manager at Grand Stay Hotel in Bahrain. He also spent five years with Premier Hotel in Bahrain. His previous hospitality experience includes Courtyard by Marriott and Raintree Hotel in Chennai. At the Dirang property, he will lead hotel operations, oversee guest services and support commercial growth.

Vivek Sherpa has joined Summit Gangchen in Lachen as Unit Manager. He brings operational experience from several hospitality establishments, including Sinclairs Retreat Resort in Ooty and properties in Goa and Ahmedabad. His professional background covers guest relations, reservation management and coordination between hotel departments. His responsibilities will centre on maintaining smooth property operations and delivering consistent guest service.

Sankhadeep Chakraborty has been named Business Development Manager at Summit Hotels & Resorts. His appointment forms part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its business development function as it expands its hospitality portfolio.

These leadership appointments reflect Summit Hotels & Resorts’ focus on building a stronger management team across its properties. By bringing experienced hospitality professionals into key positions, the group aims to reinforce service quality, strengthen property-level performance and support its growing presence in India’s leisure hospitality market.

Sankhadeep Chakraborty joins as Business Development Manager, bringing years of experience across hospitality, e-commerce and other sectors. He was previously Business Development Manager at OYO, focusing on hotel acquisitions and partner relationships. Earlier, as Regional Sales Manager at Absolute Foods, he led a 35-member team across North India. He has also worked with Ninjacart and American Express. At Summit, he will focus on business development, property partnerships and expansion opportunities.

Summit Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its management capabilities and commercial operations as part of its plans to expand its hospitality business across India. The company is focusing on improving operational efficiency, building stronger partnerships and creating new opportunities in the country’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.

With an established presence across Sikkim, North Bengal and Northeast India, Summit Hotels & Resorts continues to develop its portfolio in destinations known for their natural beauty, cultural attractions and tourism potential. The hospitality group aims to strengthen its position in these markets while exploring opportunities in other emerging destinations.

The company’s expansion strategy centres on its Mandir, Offbeat and Signature Collections, which cater to different travel preferences and guest experiences. Through these hospitality offerings, Summit Hotels & Resorts is seeking to attract leisure travellers, visitors exploring lesser-known destinations and tourists travelling for religious and spiritual purposes.

Alongside its portfolio development, the group is exploring new partnerships with hotel owners in emerging leisure and pilgrimage destinations. These efforts are intended to support long-term business growth, expand its hospitality network and strengthen its presence in India’s evolving travel market, where interest in regional tourism and spiritual journeys continues to create opportunities for hotel operators.

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