Appointments

Vandana Joshi joins Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim as the new Rooms Division Manager

Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim has announced the appointment of Vandana Joshi as its Rooms Division Manager

Vandana Joshi, Rooms Division Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim
Vandana Joshi, Rooms Division Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim

With over 17 years of diverse experience in hospitality operations, Vandana Joshi has built an impressive career across some of India’s most prestigious hotel brands. She started her journey at Hyatt Regency Bengaluru and progressed to pre-open Hyatt Amritsar and Hyatt Pune. Her expertise lies in Rooms Management & Operations, with experience working in the luxury hotel segment at the distinctively iconic ‘The Lodhi’, before starting her Marriott journey at Courtyard Chennai and later contributing to the pre-opening of Navi Mumbai as a Rooms Trainer.

For the past decade, she has been with Marriott International in South Asia, most recently as Assistant Manager Operations – South Asia, where she played a pivotal role in multiple regional initiatives, including sustainability and loyalty programs for both Managed and Franchise properties. 

In her new role at Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim, Vandana Joshi will leverage her deep knowledge of Rooms and Operations to elevate service quality, streamline processes, and create memorable guest journeys. She also aims to strengthen associate engagement by cultivating people-first culture, where happy teams translate into happier guests.

Speaking on the appointment, Vinayak Patnekar, General Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim, said, “Vandana brings not only a wealth of operational expertise but also genuine warmth and passion for people. Her leadership style—grounded in trust, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment—makes her a valuable addition to our team. We are excited to see her create exceptional experiences for our guests.”

Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim
Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim

Beyond her professional achievements, Vandana Joshi is deeply passionate about fitness and wellness. A calisthenics athlete who is also a trained yoga and Animal Flow instructor, she actively engages in community initiatives, reflecting her belief in holistic wellbeing both at work and in life.

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