Yogeshwar Bhatt Named Among Hozpitality's Best 30 General Managers in India in 2024
With over two decades of experience in hospitality, Yogeshwar Bhatt currently serves as the General Manager at Hilton, where he has been a transformative force for the past one and a half years.
Yogeshwar Bhatt, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn, Lucknow, has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and contribution to the hospitality industry. He earned a place among Hozpitality's esteemed Best 30 General Managers in India for 2024.
Yogeshwar Bhatt, a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in hospitality, currently serves as the General Manager at Hilton, where he has been a transformative force for the past one and a half years. Known for his strategic business acumen, talent development, and proactive approach to change, Yogeshwar has significantly increased productivity through innovative business interventions, fostering an outstanding work culture.
Yogeshwar’s extensive experience includes his current key role at Hilton as a General Manager in Lucknow’s property, Hilton Garden Inn. Past experiences include Operations Manager at Accor, Ibis Navi Mumbai, Head and Operations Manager at Grand Mercure Mysore, and various managerial positions at Novotel properties in Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata. His career highlights his fondness for the Food & Beverage and Rooms Division, where he is recognized as an innovator.
Under his leadership at Hilton, the hotel has won the Best Breakfast Award and the prestigious Connie Award for Excellence in Hospitality, further underscoring his commitment to excellence. His exemplary skills and work ethic have earned him numerous accolades, including the 'Manager of the Year - Food & Beverage' award by Hotelier India in 2016 and the 'Accor Food & Beverage Person of the Year' award in 2017.
Academically, Yogeshwar has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration & Management from DY Patil University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Studies from VMU University. He has completed prestigious leadership programs with Accor, including the India Executive Leadership Program (IELP) and the Global Leadership Program-Executive Leader (GLP).
Known for his excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people, Yogeshwar continues to drive success and innovation at Hilton, enhancing the overall guest experience and organizational performance.
Meela Seenarain
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