Girish Divekar Returns as DOSM at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai
Girish Divekar returns to Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport as Director of Sales and Marketing with 18 years of hospitality experience.
Punita Thakur 
MUMBAI — Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport has appointed Girish Divekar as Director of Sales and Marketing. The appointment marks a return to the property where he first joined as Associate Director of Sales and later served as Director of Sales until 2022.
Divekar brings 18 years of hospitality experience across sales, revenue generation and business development. His background covers rooms, banqueting, catering and food and beverage segments across his career.
Girish Divekar Returns to a Property He Knows Well
He first joined Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport as Associate Director of Sales in 2017. He progressed to Director of Sales and held that role until 2022, building a strong understanding of the property's market dynamics and commercial landscape during that period.
Before returning, he led revenue growth and business development initiatives at another property. He delivered a 30% increase in revenue through ADR and occupancy optimisation and strengthened corporate business and food and beverage positioning during that tenure.
What the Role Covers at Courtyard Mumbai Airport
As Director of Sales and Marketing, Divekar will lead commercial strategy, revenue growth and market share development for the property. His focus covers strategic segmentation, key partnerships and positioning within the Mumbai airport hospitality market.
Mumbai remains one of India's most active hospitality markets. Strong domestic demand, growing MICE opportunities and rising corporate travel continue to drive performance across the city's airport hotel segment.
"The hospitality landscape is more dynamic and competitive than ever before. My focus will be on driving sustainable growth through strategic segmentation, strengthening key partnerships, and delivering exceptional guest experiences."
— Girish Divekar, Director of Sales and Marketing, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport is part of Marriott International, operating across more than 8,000 properties in 139 countries.
Source: Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport official announcement.
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