ITC Hotels elevates Gaurav Soneja as Cluster General Manager

Gaurav Soneja, now elevated to Cluster General Manager for ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar, continues to lead with excellence, further solidifying his stellar career with ITC Hotels. Recently, he has also been entrusted with overseeing Storii by ITC Hotels Devasom Resort & Spa, Kolkata.
Soneja relocated to Kolkata in 2022 from ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru as the General Manager of ITC Royal Bengal bringing with him a wealth of experience. His journey with the group commenced at Welcomhotel Sheraton New Delhi in 2007. Over the years, he has held senior management positions in Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai.
As an integral part of the pre-opening team, Gaurav served as the Cluster Hotel Manager for ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata. He was resourceful in the positioning and launching of the 693-key destination, featuring 14 Food and Beverage offerings, the Bengal Stateroom — the largest pillar-less hall in Eastern India — meeting rooms, a spa, and long-stay serviced residences. His acumen amidst competition elevated the hotel complex to become a leading destination in India.
Promoted to Resident Manager at ITC Sonar, Soneja's success there led to his elevation as the Cluster Hotel Manager for both ITC Sonar and ITC Royal Bengal in 2018. He played a crucial role in the grand opening of ITC Royal Bengal before moving to the flagship property, ITC Maurya, New Delhi, as Hotel Manager. In this role, he was responsible for the overall operations of the hotel. Gaurav returned to ITC Gardenia as the General Manager in November 2021. 
Soneja believes in teamwork and is passionate about Food & Beverage. With his recent promotion to Cluster General Manager and the added responsibility of overseeing Storii by ITC Hotels Devasom Resort & Spa, Kolkata, Soneja exemplifies leadership and operational excellence across all levels. His contemporary management style, coupled with precision-driven strategies, continues to be commended within the hospitality industry.