Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Anuraag Raha as General Manager.
With over 24 years of vast experience in the Indian hospitality sector, Anuraag brings a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic acumen and people-focused leadership to one of the country’s most vibrant hotel markets.
Anuraag has held senior leadership and operational positions with some of the most reputed hospitality brands in India, including IHG, Hyatt, Taj Group of Hotels and Pride Group. In his most recent role as General Manager of Holiday Inn Goa Candolim, he was instrumental in enhancing operations, driving revenue growth and significantly improving guest satisfaction scores.
Over the course of his career, Anuraag has successfully led pre-opening initiatives and post-pandemic recovery strategies for both heritage hotels and modern business resorts. His strengths include building high-performing teams, fostering guest-centric cultures and implementing result-oriented strategies across revenue management, brand positioning and sales enhancement.
Shrayans Jain, Vice Chairman, Jain Group & Owner, Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport & Rishi Jain, Managing Director, Jain Group & Owner, Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport, jointly said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr Anuraag Raha to Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport. His extensive industry experience, leadership capabilities and commitment to service excellence align perfectly with our vision of delivering exceptional guest experiences. Under his guidance, we look forward to elevating the property’s performance, strengthening our market presence and continuing to be a preferred destination for both business and leisure travellers.”
Anuraag Raha said, “Returning to Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport as General Manager is both a proud and emotional milestone. I was part of the pre-opening team here as Rooms Division Manager, and to now helm the same hotel feels deeply rewarding. I’m excited to work alongside a committed team to craft meaningful guest experiences and take the hotel to its next chapter of growth.”
