Leisure Hotels Group (LHG) has appointed Vinita Negi as Head of Business Development, responsible for driving the group’s domestic growth strategy. A seasoned hospitality professional with over 23 years of diverse multicultural experience with hospitality companies, Negi brings a wealth of knowledge, domain expertise in asset management (both through management, franchise and lease models), structuring business deals, strategic tie-ups, building relationships and handling the domestic market.
Speaking on her appointment, Vibhas Prasad, Director of Leisure Hotels Group remarked, “It has been two years since the onset of the pandemic and we are finally looking at growth after years of consolidation. Our ‘asset right’ strategy of building and managing boutique leisure properties has great potential in key north Indian markets of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan as well as to consolidate our existing presence in Uttarakhand. Negi with her extensive experience and domain boutique experience will become the catalyst to achieve this goal.”
Negi will oversee Leisure Hotels Group’ asset management and development activities including management contract negotiations, potential partnerships, and owner relationship management. She will also be the senior contact for investment partners, commercial agents, and development advisors. She will be based in Delhi. She joins Leisure Hotels Group after having spent more than two decades in key business development roles in large Indian hotel and multinational chains including Wyndham Hotel Group and Radisson Hotels among others.