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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has appointed Vivek Batra as General Manager – Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon and Anmol Pancholy as Hotel Manager – Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage.
With extensive experience across the Luxury Collection of ITC Hotels, Vivek initially joined the organization as Director of Food & Beverage at Taj Bangalore, Bengaluru, where he played a key role in curating exceptional dining experiences for discerning guests.
He then moved on to lead the food and beverage operations at the flagship hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, in the role of Director of Food & Beverage. Demonstrating his leadership capabilities as Hotel Manager at Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, he is recognized for his dedication, operational acumen, and strong leadership.
Anmol began his journey with IHCL as a Management Trainee. Following the completion of the program, he joined the Sales team at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad. Throughout his tenure at IHCL, Anmol led the Sales teams at Gateway Nashik and Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, before transitioning to the Accor group as Director of Sales at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre.
Anmol then took on the role of Director of Sales and Marketing at The Leela Bhartiya City Hotel Convention and Residences. In his most recent position as Director of Operations at The Leela Hyderabad, Anmol developed his expertise in operations and general management.
With experience across multiple properties, Anmol brings a unique blend of strategic vision and collaborative leadership. In this new role, Anmol will be reporting to the General Manager – Taj Cidade de Goa.
Reflecting on the new appointments at IHCL Goa, Ranjit Phillipose, Senior Vice President – Operations, Goa, stated, “At IHCL, we are deeply committed to our deliberate effort to identify and promote emerging young talent to leadership roles, bringing diverse perspectives and energy into the organisation. This people-centric approach reflects IHCL’s dedication to promoting talent from within, ensuring that employees are provided with opportunities for growth and advancement, thus emphasizing the value of human capital.”