Saurabh Thakur Named Among Hozpitality's Best 30 General Managers in India in 2024
With a robust career spanning pivotal roles in hospitality management, Saurabh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his current position. His journey includes notable achievements such as serving as Cluster General Manager at Radisson Blu Kaushambi and overseeing pre-opening operations in various locations.
Saurabh Thakur has been recognized by Hozpitality as one of India's top 30 General Managers for his outstanding leadership at Radisson Jodhpur. With a robust career spanning pivotal roles in hospitality management, Saurabh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his current position. His journey includes notable achievements such as serving as Cluster General Manager at Radisson BLU Kaushambi and overseeing pre-opening operations in various locations.
Throughout his career, Saurabh Thakur has been instrumental in achieving record-breaking revenue figures and maintaining top guest satisfaction scores. His leadership has been widely acknowledged, earning him prestigious awards. Notably, he has been honoured as the BW Hotelier Awards General Manager of the Year Upscale and recognized in various industry excellence programs. Saurabh's dedication and strategic vision have driven significant revenue growth and elevated hospitality standards in every establishment he has led.
Among his notable accolades, Saurabh Thakur has been a finalist for the HICSA Hotelivate 2023 MakeMyTrip General Manager of the Year award. He has also been recognized with multiple Centre of Excellence awards in 2023, achieving the highest Guest Satisfaction Score, Guest Review Index, and Quality Performance Review scores in South Asia under the Radisson Hotel Group. His achievements further include being named the Gold Winner of Hidden Gem GM of the Year at the Hospitality Excellence Awards 2023 and receiving the Best Young General Manager (Country Level) award by the International GM Awards.
In addition to these honors, Saurabh Thakur's leadership at Radisson Jodhpur has been instrumental in the hotel being recognized as the Best Green Hotel of the Year 2023 by Rajasthan Tourism & Hospitality Expo and as the Best Wedding Hotel (City Level) by the International Travel Awards. His commitment to excellence extends to his role in making Radisson Jodhpur the Best Luxury Hotel in Jodhpur, as recognized by worldbesthotel.com. His accolades include the Indian Achiever Award and multiple wins at the Hospitality Excellence Awards 2023, including Gold Winner of Best Weekend Gateway and Popular Choice Winner.
Educated at IIHM Kolkata with a Diploma in Hotel Management and a strong Food and Beverage Service foundation, Saurabh continues to be a driving force in the hospitality industry. His commitment to operational excellence and his innovative approach to guest experiences make him a respected figure in the field. As General Manager at Radisson Jodhpur, he continues to set benchmarks in hospitality, ensuring unparalleled service and guest satisfaction.
Meela Seenarain
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