Fariyas Hotels announced the appointment of Santanu Guha Roy as General Manager of its flagship property, Fariyas Resort Lonavala.
Guha Roy brings with him over three decades of extensive hospitality experience, having held leadership positions at renowned properties such as Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Karjat, Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Alibaug, Radisson Hotel Varanasi, and Taj Hotels. His tenure at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Karjat in 2022 was marked by sustained revenue growth, while his leadership across multiple properties led them to earn Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame honours.
Guha Roy is recognised for building high-performance teams through mentorship, skills training, and fostering a culture of empowerment. His approach blends data-driven decision-making with a people-first ethos, ensuring operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and stakeholder profitability. He is renowned for his guest-centric service philosophy.
Shreenath Shashtry, CEO of Fariyas Hotels, said, “We are delighted and excited to welcome Santanu to the Fariyas Family. His operational experience and empowering leadership will be invaluable. We look forward to working together to achieve the company’s goal.”

