Rajinikanth Ramadass appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre

Appointment Overview

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) have announced the appointment of Rajinikanth Ramadass as Director of Sales & Marketing, reinforcing their focus on driving commercial growth across hotel and convention operations.

With over 15 years of experience in hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue strategy, Ramadass will lead integrated commercial planning for the hotel and convention ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on MICE, exhibitions, weddings, and large-format events.

Professional Journey

Career Background

Prior to this appointment, Ramadass served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa, where he successfully repositioned the property in the luxury segment and delivered a 17 percent increase in revenue.

His earlier roles include senior commercial leadership positions at Grand Hyatt Goa, Park Hyatt Chennai, and The Westin Chennai Velachery, where he consistently strengthened ADR, improved RevPAR, and expanded corporate and MICE market share.

Core Expertise

Key Achievements

Ramadass is widely regarded for his strategic and analytical approach to hospitality sales. His strengths span revenue management, account portfolio optimization, digital and demand-generation initiatives, and large-scale banqueting and convention sales. He is also known for building high-performing commercial teams aligned with operational excellence.

Role & Strategic Focus

In his new role, Ramadass will oversee end-to-end sales, marketing, and revenue strategy for both Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and JECC. His mandate includes enhancing destination positioning, deepening MICE and social events penetration, and accelerating long-term commercial performance in Rajasthan’s fast-growing meetings and events market.

Leadership Speak

Current Role & Responsibilities

Commenting on the appointment, Rajinikanth Ramadass said he looks forward to contributing to the next phase of growth at one of India’s most prominent convention-led hospitality destinations, with a focus on strategic expansion and value creation for partners and guests.

Manuj Ralhan, General Manager – Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, noted that Ramadass’s proven commercial acumen and leadership capabilities make him a strong addition to the integrated leadership team, supporting sustained growth across hotel and convention segments.