With more than a decade of experience across leading hospitality brands including Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Hyatt and IHG, Ankur brings extensive expertise in sales strategy, business development, revenue generation and large-scale events to his new role.
In his new position, Ankur will lead the property’s overall sales strategy, with a focus on driving revenue growth, expanding market penetration and establishing Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad as a key hospitality destination in the Delhi-NCR market. His mandate will span corporate and social segments, strategic account development, event and conference business, market analysis, pricing strategies and stakeholder engagement, while working closely with the revenue, marketing and operations teams to support the property’s pre-opening strategy.
Before joining Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad, Ankur served as Director of Sales at Courtyard by Marriott Gorakhpur, where he played a key role in establishing and strengthening the organisation’s foothold in a new market with team development, sales strategy, market expansion budgeting and P&L management. His career also includes leadership and sales roles at DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram, Courtyard by Marriott Gurugram, Crowne Plaza Gurgaon, Hyatt Regency Gurugram and ibis City Centre Bengaluru, where he worked across corporate sales, conferences, catering and client engagement. At Courtyard by Marriott Gurugram, he led the sales team for group blocks and residential conferences and delivered the hotel’s highest catering sales in FY18 since its inception.
With a strong understanding of hotel pre-openings, sales operations and the evolving business landscape of NCR, Ankur is poised to bring a strategic and growth-oriented approach to Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad. His experience in building high-performing teams, developing long-term client relationships and delivering business across corporate, MICE and social segments will play a key role in shaping the property’s commercial strategy and establishing its presence in the region.
Commenting on his appointment, Ankur Paul, Director of Sales, Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad, said, “I am delighted to take on the role of Director of Sales at Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad at such an exciting stage in the property’s journey. As we prepare to welcome guests, my focus will be on building strong market relationships, creating meaningful business opportunities and establishing the hotel as a preferred destination for corporate, MICE and social events in the region. I look forward to bringing my experience across diverse hospitality markets and working closely with the team to build a strong foundation for the property’s long-term growth and success.”
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