Grand Hyatt Gurgaon appoints Isha Ahuja and Anu Bharara to strengthen commercial leadership

Appointment overview

Grand Hyatt Gurgaon has announced the appointment of Isha Ahuja as cluster director of celebrations and Anu Bharara as director of sales, reinforcing the hotel’s commercial and experiential leadership as it continues to strengthen its luxury positioning in the Delhi NCR hospitality market.

These strategic appointments reflect the hotel’s focus on destination-led celebrations, large-format weddings, and sustained sales growth aligned with Hyatt’s global luxury standards.

Strengthening destination-led celebrations

Career Background

With the addition of these senior leaders, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon aims to further enhance its reputation as a preferred destination for luxury weddings, curated celebrations, and experiential events. The strengthened leadership structure is expected to support long-term revenue growth while delivering personalised guest experiences.

Isha Ahuja appointed cluster director of celebrations

Isha Ahuja brings over two decades of experience across event sales, luxury weddings, and large-scale celebrations. In her role as cluster director of celebrations, she will represent Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar, and Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa.

Ahuja began her career with Hyatt Regency Delhi and has held senior leadership roles with prominent luxury brands such as The Lalit New Delhi and The Leela Palace Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, she served as director of sales – special events and celebrations at The Leela Palace Hotels & Resorts, where she played a key role in driving pan-India destination wedding and celebrations business.

Key Achievements

Her appointment underlines Grand Hyatt Gurgaon’s ambition to strengthen its leadership in the luxury celebrations and experiential events segment across North India.

Anu Bharara joins as director of sales

Anu Bharara has joined Grand Hyatt Gurgaon as director of sales, bringing 25 years of experience in national sales strategy, key account management, and strategic partnerships. She joins from Marriott International’s National Sales Office, where she most recently served as account director – national sales (India), overseeing corporate sales across multiple brands.

Current Role & Responsibilities

Her career also includes senior leadership roles at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, giving her extensive exposure to luxury hospitality, premium brand positioning, and corporate engagement. At Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, Bharara will focus on strengthening national accounts, driving sales performance, and building long-term strategic partnerships.

Leadership perspective

Commenting on the appointments, Tarun Seth, general manager, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, said that strengthening the leadership bench is both timely and strategic as the hotel evolves as a destination for discerning business and leisure travellers. He added that the combined expertise of Ahuja and Bharara positions the hotel strongly for its next phase of growth, enhanced market presence, and meaningful guest experiences.

Driving the next phase of growth

These appointments highlight Grand Hyatt Gurgaon’s commitment to building leadership capabilities that blend market insight with experiential excellence. As the hotel continues to expand its footprint across luxury weddings, curated celebrations, corporate engagements, and experiential hospitality, the strengthened commercial leadership team is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping its growth in the Delhi NCR region.