Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 560 properties in 58 countries, announces the appointment of Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal and Bangladesh as the group accelerates its expansion in the South Asian countries.
Based in New Delhi, India, Khattri reports to Omar Romero, Chief Development & Luxury Officer for Minor Hotels, and works closely with the Asia Business Development team. In his new position, Khattri is responsible for identifying and pursuing new development opportunities, especially in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. He also manages the entire process, from site identification through to hotel openings. He works with the Operations team to ensure all projects are in line with brand standards, and that they deliver operational efficiency.
Khattri, a seasoned professional in the hospitality sector with over 17 years’ experience, has built a career that is impressive, driving hotel growth strategies across South Asia and the Middle East. In 2008, he began his career in hospitality with The Indian Hotels Company Limited. He played a major role in the expansion of the TAJ brand in India, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2011, he became the Director of Development for IHG Southwest Asia. Later, he oversaw development for IHG Middle East and Africa.
Khattri has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University, and a Postgraduate diploma in Business Management from International Management Institute in Delhi.
