Gaurav Soneja, now elevated to Cluster General Manager for ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar, continues to lead with excellence, solidifying his stellar career with ITC Hotels. Recently, he has also been entrusted with overseeing Storii by ITC Hotels Devasom Resort & Spa, Kolkata underscoring his expansive leadership and dynamic versatility.
Gaurav relocated to Kolkata in 2022 from ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, as the General Manager of ITC Royal Bengal, bringing with him a wealth of experience. His journey with ITC Hotels commenced at Welcomhotel Sheraton New Delhi in 2007. Over the years, he has held senior management positions in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he established himself as a trailblazer for his successors.
As an integral part of the pre-opening team, Gaurav served as the Cluster Hotel Manager for ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata. His strategic acumen amidst fierce competition elevated the hotel complex to become a leading destination in India.
After graduating from IHM Bangalore, Gaurav worked in international markets prior to joining ITC Hotels. His role as Beverage Manager during the pre-opening phase of ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, in 2009 was pivotal in crafting the hotel’s beverage portfolio. He was part of the pre-opening team and worked at ITC Gardenia from 2009 to 2013. Gaurav later moved on to ITC Windsor in Bengaluru, ITC Grand Central in Mumbai, and ITC Sonar in Kolkata as Food & Beverage Manager.
Promoted to Resident Manager at ITC Sonar, Gaurav’s success there led to his elevation as the Cluster Hotel Manager for both ITC Sonar and ITC Royal Bengal in 2018. He played a crucial role in the grand opening of ITC Royal Bengal before moving to the flagship property, ITC Maurya, New Delhi, as Hotel Manager. In this role, he was responsible for the overall operations of the hotel. Gaurav returned to ITC Gardenia as the General Manager in November 2021.
His contemporary management style, coupled with precision-driven strategies, continues to be highly commended within the hospitality industry.
