Akhil Taneja becomes General Manager of Araiya Palampur

Araiya Hotels & Resorts has appointed Akhil Taneja as General Manager of Araiya Palampur. As a professional with more than a decade of experience, Taneja will be responsible for driving end-to-end operations from sales to revenues to guest satisfaction and employee satisfaction, with continued innovation. Known to have played an instrumental role in driving wellness-led initiatives and enriching overall guest experience for brands across the spectrum, Taneja will further strengthen the Araiya promise of bringing immersion and authenticity to the mountain resort setting and smart lifestyle. 

Commenting on his appointment, Murlidhar Rao, COO, Araiya Hotels & Resorts, said, “As Araiya, we are known to re-define luxury with elements of intuitive service coupled with glimpses of the destination, local culture and environmental awareness in curating the brand experience and it is only our people who help us deliver top notch services. By bringing Akhil on board, we are further strengthening our brand commitment towards our guests. I am certain that he will be able to contribute to the success of the organisation and the growth of the team of artisans in every aspect and raise the bar across. We have confidence in his leadership skills and savoir-faire and I am sure that the team will be just as delighted to have him on board as he is, to be on board with us.”

Taneja brings over 13 years of work experience as manager and general manager in reputed organisations. 

Commenting on his appointment, he said, “As an outside observer, I have admired Araiya as a brand and all that it stands for and I am delighted to join the team. I look forward to scaling the property to new heights in the next few years. I am certain that my past exposure and learning will help me innovate while ensuring authentic Araiya guest experiences.”