Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield appoints Shantanu Budhalakoti as Front Office Manager

Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield has appointed Shantanu Budhalakoti as the new Front Office Manager. With a career spanning over 13 years in the hospitality industry, Budhalakoti brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a proven track record of excellence.

Budhalakoti had started his career in hospitality in 2011 as a trainee duty manager at Hyatt Regency, Delhi and his journey with Marriott International Inc in 2016 as a Front Desk Manager at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield and then again as a Front Office Manager at Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, exemplary guest service skills and a keen eye for driving hospitality operational efficiency. His extensive experience includes serving in key managerial positions at renowned establishments such as Four Points by Sheraton Whitefield and Le Meridien Hotels and Spa, Mahabaleshwar. His tenure at these properties has equipped him with a deep understanding of guest expectations, market dynamics and operational intricacies, which will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of our front desk operations.

Budhalakoti's proficiency in hotel Property Management Systems such as Oracle Opera Cloud and Opera On Premises, coupled with his expertise in integration with guest experience platforms like Empower GXP, positions him as a valuable asset to our team. Furthermore, his strategic acumen in identifying business opportunities, implementing high-impact initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration aligns seamlessly with our organisational goals and values.

Vivek Sharma, General Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield expressed his delight in appointing Shantanu Budhalakoti. While acknowledging Shantanu’s unwavering dedication towards his works and commenting on the appointment, Sharma stated, “We are confident that Shantanu’s appointment will further elevate our hotel’s operations, enhance guest satisfaction, and drive overall operational excellence. His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences make him the ideal candidate for this role.”