Espire hospitality strengthens sales leadership with key appointments

Appointment overview

Espire Hospitality Limited has strengthened its commercial leadership with the appointment of Deepak Malasi as director of sales and Prabhnoor Kaur as national sales director – Punjab. The strategic additions are aimed at accelerating revenue growth and strengthening sales operations across the company’s portfolio, including ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts.

Director of sales appointment

Career Background

Deepak Malasi joins Espire Hospitality Limited with over 12 years of experience in hospitality sales and market development. Prior to this role, he spent nearly a decade with Royal Orchid and Regenta Hotels, where he managed domestic, inbound, MICE, and travel trade segments across Delhi NCR and Uttarakhand. Known for his structured sales approach, strong client relationships, and people-focused leadership, Malasi will focus on strengthening sales planning, regional performance, and long-term commercial partnerships.

National sales director – Punjab

Key Achievements

Further strengthening the national sales framework, Prabhnoor Kaur has been appointed national sales director – Punjab. She brings extensive experience in driving revenue growth across travel trade, corporate accounts, education, event planners, government, and PSU segments. Previously, she served as associate director of sales – national sales (Punjab) at Royal Orchid Hotels. Her background also includes roles in banquet sales and front office operations with hospitality brands such as Welcome, Sarovar, and Hyatt, providing her with a strong operational perspective.

Leadership perspective

Current Role & Responsibilities

Commenting on the appointments, Akhil Arora, chief executive officer and managing director, Espire Hospitality Limited, said that the company is pleased to welcome both leaders at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. He noted that their market knowledge, sales expertise, and understanding of the hospitality business will play a key role in strengthening the group’s sales framework, deepening client relationships, and supporting expansion across key markets.

Strengthening commercial strategy

In their respective roles, Malasi and Kaur will work closely with regional and national teams to build long-term partnerships, enhance market presence, and support Espire Hospitality Limited’s broader commercial and growth objectives across India.