CLIFFORD COUTINHO has been appointed as the Director of Sales at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. He is a seasoned hotelier with over 12 years of adept industry experience making him a collaborative leader with a strategic and analytical perspective. In his new role, Clifford will be responsible for leading and further evolving all aspects of the sales, driving revenues, promoting brand strategies and providing the best of The Westin Mumbai Garden City’s hospitality experience to the guests.
His key focus areas include Revenue Management, Business Development, and Sales with a keen interest in Hotel Management & Operations, Training and coaching junior sales team members and providing the best hospitality experience to guests at the property.
Prior to being promoted to his new position, Clifford was associated with The Westin Mumbai Garden City as the Assistant Director of Sales. He has also worked with prominent brands like Hilton Mumbai and Grand Hyatt Mumbai where he began his career in 2007.
Clifford is a graduate in Hotel & Tourism Management Studies and also holds a Masters degree in Marketing Management from N L Dalmia Institute of Research and Management studies, Mumbai.
Apart from marketing, Clifford is skilled at computer applications. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing football, travelling, and gardening.