I Wish to Take the Stay Experience to the Zenith of Luxury & Repose: Rajiv Kapoor, GM, Fairmont Jaipur

WITH OVER 19 years of experience, Rajiv Kapoor began his career as an Operational Trainee at Grand Hyatt and subsequently climbed the ladder with various renowned hospitality brands such as The Westin Sohna Gurgaon Resort and Spa, Le Meridien Mumbai, Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers, Indonesia. He has recently been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Jaipur after serving the position of General Manager of The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa and also Langkawi International Convention Centre (LICC).

In a conversation with BW Hotelier, Kapoor talked about his vision for the hotel.  “In the ensuing days encompasses communicating innovative products and refining our services in sync with the growing need for personal well-being, combined with an authentic and sustainable luxury experience for the varied traveller profiles with prominence on families & couples coming to the palace hotel,” he commented.

Fairmont Jaipur as a destination hotel offers a plethora of luxurious stay experiences for the individual travellers that not only let them explore the bespoke beauty of Rajasthan but also indulge in a stay experience reminiscent of the Royals of yore! “We believe in curating some unforgettable moments for the individual traveller at Fairmont Jaipur. In the coming days, I wish to strive with the team to take the stay experience at the palace hotel for the individual traveller to the zenith of luxury and repose,” Kapoor adds.

Remembering his biggest milestone, Kapoor recalls the experience he got as the Hotel Manager of The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa & also LICC (Langkawi International Convention Center). Under his tenure, the hotel received an opportunity to host the 26th ASEAN Summit in April 2015. Hailed as one of the most renowned events, ASEAN Summit sees delegates from across the Asian countries amass along with the country Prime Ministers to discuss on international concerns. “An event of such grand proportions ensured that we had to plan and re-plan to the last details almost a year ahead to ensure flawless execution, absolute security and impeccable services! The event execution facilitated my professional as well as my personal growth and honed my skills to make me the hotelier that I am today,” he happily concludes.