Holiday Inn Express has announced the appointment of Sandesh Parab as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Hyderabad Banjara Hills, effective October 2025. With over 20 years of experience in the global hospitality industry, Sandesh brings strong expertise across hotel operations, guest experience, revenue management, and team leadership.
Prior to joining Holiday Inn Express, Sandesh served as Director of Rooms at Hyatt Pune and also held the role of Upsell Champion for Hyatt Hotels across South and Central India. His career includes senior leadership positions with renowned brands such as Hyatt Hotels, Hilton International, and Marriott International, with assignments at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, Hyatt Regency Mumbai, and Hilton properties in the UK.
Academically, Sandesh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management from Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College (UK) and a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Rizvi College, Mumbai. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling and sports.
Commenting on his appointment, Sandesh Parab said he looks forward to strengthening the brand’s promise of smart, efficient, and guest-centric hospitality, while creating a supportive environment for colleagues and delivering seamless guest experiences.
The appointment underlines Holiday Inn Express’ commitment to strong leadership development and operational excellence, aligning with the brand’s global “Room to Belong” philosophy.
