Abhishek Sahai appointed as new GM of Courtyard by Marriott hotel

Abhishek Sahai has been appointed as the new General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Agra. In his new role, Sahai will effectively leverage his experience of managing diverse leadership responsibilities of Guest Services, Rooms Division Management, F&B Operations, Administration, Project Management, conceptualising events, driving revenues and managing human assets at Courtyard by Marriott, Agra.

Sahai has over fifteen years of experience in the core hospitality and customer oriented operations with luxury hotel chains like The Oberoi Group and The Leela Hotels. Prior to joining Marriott International, Sahai held the role of General Manager at The Leela Palace Udaipur. He worked with The Leela Group for over 5 years. Earlier, he was associated with The Oberoi Group for a decade, where he had started his professional career.

Sahai has studied an Executive General Management Program from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, holds a post graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management from Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development, New Delhi, India as well as completed a 3-Year diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology from National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Delhi under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

He also underwent Management Development Program from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Center of Executive Education.

Marriott International, Inc. is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands.