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Devansh Goyal

Devansh Goyal

Victoria,BC

Summary

A seasoned hospitality and tourism professional with extensive experience in Canadian and Asian markets, specializing in tourism development, event management, and hotel operations. Proven expertise in leading teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering partnerships to achieve revenue growth and operational excellence. Skilled at developing innovative tourism strategies and leveraging industry trends to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement. Passionate about creating exceptional travel experiences and cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Front Office Manager

Fairmont Empress
Victoria, BC
05.2023 - Current

Company Overview: 431-key Michelin Guide Featured Flagship Luxury Hotel, located in Downtown Victoria, BC.

  • Directing and managing a team of over 70 members, divided into four subsections.
  • Collaboratively overseeing scheduling and labour management to optimize operational efficiency
  • Spearheaded loyalty program initiatives, exceeding enrollment targets by 135% within six months.
  • Implemented new upselling strategies, resulting in a substantial revenue impact of up to $175,000 per month, an increase of 85% year over year.
  • Orchestrated a comprehensive approach to elevate overall guest satisfaction scores, realizing a YoY growth of 6% and achieving a satisfaction rate surpassing 90%.
  • Led and oversaw a unionized team, adeptly navigating through various departmental grievances.
  • Established and nurtured industry partnerships, developing concierge itineraries and strategies, identifying internal and external stakeholders.

Manager on Duty (Guest Service Supervisor)

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
Windsor, ON
10.2022 - 05.2023

Company Overview: 308-key, 3-star business hotel located in downtown Windsor, ON, by the Detroit border entry point.

  • Increased guest satisfaction scores by 17% and NPS by 15% through process improvements and Medallia feedback analysis.
  • Conducted Opera PMS training, enhancing staff proficiency and operational efficiency.
  • Managed a large-scale government group hotel buyout, creating streamlined processes for seamless reservation transfers to sister hotels.
  • Performed revenue analysis and implemented sales strategies, boosting gift shop revenue by 40%.
  • Skillfully navigated and resolved multiple union disputes, maintaining a harmonious and productive working environment.

Duty Manager - Room Division

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (Taj Hotels)
Mumbai, India
09.2019 - 09.2022

Company Overview: a TATA Group company, while being based out of the corporate office in Mumbai, worked at India's finest 5-star Taj Hotels properties across India, including a luxury airport business hotel, beach resort, luxury palace hotel, and upscale business hotel, managing room inventories ranging from 70 to 279 rooms.

  • Developed and executed tourism packages, increasing revenue streams across multiple 5-star properties.
  • Performed market research for destination marketing and created itineraries for less-discovered places, building relationships with local partners, and improving product marketability.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to host banqueting events with over 1,200 attendees, achieving high client satisfaction.
  • Successfully pre-opened a 149-key luxury business hotel, designing SOPs, and training new staff.
  • Organized large-scale events, including a 25-day bio-bubble for international sports teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a 40,000-attendee celebration for Olympic athletes.

Travel Operations Supervisor

Exotic Journeys Pvt. Ltd.
, India
10.2017 - 08.2019

Company Overview: An inbound luxury tour operator with operations across multiple Indian states, operating tours for travel partners like Uniworld River Cruises, Thurgau Travel, Switzerland, Brand G LGBT+ Cruises, National Geographic, and Avalon Waterways.

  • Directed tour operations across multiple Indian states, enhancing team productivity and guest experiences.
  • Cultivated partnerships with hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies to expand product offerings, and improve service delivery.
  • Resolved guest complaints effectively, ensuring high satisfaction, and repeat business.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Event Management

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE
04.2023

Post Graduate Diploma - Business and Marketing Management

NMIMS NGASCE
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT PUSA
05.2019

References

References available upon request.

Work Status

Canadian Permanent Resident (PR)

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

Assistant Front Office Manager

Fairmont Empress
05.2023 - Current

Manager on Duty (Guest Service Supervisor)

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
10.2022 - 05.2023

Duty Manager - Room Division

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (Taj Hotels)
09.2019 - 09.2022

Travel Operations Supervisor

Exotic Journeys Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 08.2019

Graduate Certificate - Event Management

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

Post Graduate Diploma - Business and Marketing Management

NMIMS NGASCE

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT PUSA
Devansh Goyal