Sumit Sehgal Joins Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida as General Manager

Sumit Sehgal Joins Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida as General Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Sumit Sehgal as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida, bringing strong leadership experience across hospitality and business operations.

Career Journey and Experience

Sumit brings over 17 years of diverse experience, covering hotel operations, sales & marketing, and overall business leadership.

Early Career

He began his career in hospitality with frontline roles such as Guest Service Associate at Ginger Hotels, before moving into supervisory and management roles with brands like Peppermint Hotels and Citrus Hotels & Resorts. These early years helped him build a strong base in front office operations and guest handling.

Growth into Leadership Roles

Over time, Sumit moved into senior positions, especially with Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Gurugram, where he spent several years handling sales, front office, and revenue functions. During this period, he played a key role in improving occupancy, revenue performance, and guest satisfaction scores.

He later worked with Nemesia Hotels, where he was involved in hotel launch operations, managing both sales and day-to-day operations.

His career continued to grow with Radisson Hotel Group, where he held roles such as Sales Director and Room Division Manager, handling multiple departments including Front Office, Housekeeping, Sales, and Revenue Management.

Experience Beyond Hospitality

Before returning to a General Manager role, Sumit worked as Business Unit Head at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, where he managed overall operations, business development, and financial performance.

This experience added a strong business and commercial perspective, helping him build expertise beyond traditional hotel operations.

Current Role at Holiday Inn Express

In February 2026, Sumit joined Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida as General Manager.

In this role, he will be responsible for overall hotel operations, revenue performance, team leadership, and market positioning, focusing on driving growth in a competitive business environment.

Leadership and Strengths

Sumit is known for his ability to combine operational knowledge with commercial strategy, helping improve performance across departments.

His strengths include revenue management, strategic sales planning, budgeting, forecasting, and guest experience delivery, along with building strong corporate partnerships.

A Note on His Appointment

Speaking about his new role, Sumit shared that he looks forward to building strong teams and strengthening the hotel’s position in the market.