Abhishek Rajagolkar has been appointed as the Market Director of Sales & Marketing for Marriott Properties in Tamil Nadu. He has over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
As the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Tamil Nadu market, Abhishek’s key focus areas includes developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies for all Marriott-managed properties in Tamil Nadu. He overlooks 8 properties in Tamil Nadu including The Westin Chennai Velachery, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai, Fairfield by Marriott Chennai OMR, Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort and Convention Center Chennai, Fairfield by Marriott Sriperumbudur, Fairfield by Marriott Coimbatore, and Courtyard by Marriott Madurai.
In the course of his career, Abhishek has displayed focused business development strategies and revenue enhancement tactics along with strong people management and development skills. He has been a recipient of various awards in 2016, such as the APAC Presidents Circle Award, Above Property Team of the Year APAC, and Global Elite Award for Above Property Team of the Year.
Prior to this position, he was the multi-property Director of Sales & Marketing at Kochi Marriott Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport Hotel. Abhishek also held the post of Director Sales at the Courtyard by Marriott Hinjewadi, Pune. He has been through various roles across different properties with Marriott International in India as well as other major hospitality chains like Accor Hotels and Taj.