Holiday Inn Express Appoints Sandesh Parab as General Manager

Holiday Inn Express has appointed Sandesh Parab as General Manager, strengthening the hotel’s leadership team with a seasoned hospitality professional tasked with advancing operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

In his new role, Parab will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including service delivery, team performance, financial results and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the property’s market positioning and operational efficiency.

Parab brings extensive experience in multi-facet hotel management, with a track record of driving performance improvements, leading cross-functional teams and implementing customer-centric service strategies in competitive markets. His appointment underscores the brand’s commitment to elevating operational standards in line with evolving guest expectations.

With the hospitality sector experiencing dynamic shifts in demand patterns and service expectations, strong leadership at the General Manager level is seen as essential for driving business resilience, staff engagement and guest loyalty.

Prior to taking on this role, Parab has held senior leadership positions with leading international and domestic hotel brands, where he was responsible for guest experience enhancement, revenue optimisation and operational alignment with corporate objectives.

Leadership at Holiday Inn Express has emphasised that Parab’s blend of strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise will be instrumental in reinforcing the hotel’s performance fundamentals and delivering consistent service quality across all guest touchpoints.

As General Manager, Parab will also play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and team empowerment, aligning staff capabilities with the property’s broader growth and reputation goals.