Manu Nair

About Manu Nair

With over 18 years of progressive experience in the hospitality industry, I have developed a strong foundation in hotel operations, revenue management, and leadership across multiple disciplines. Currently serving as the Property Leader at Fairfield by Marriott Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, I oversee a 148-room hotel with two outlets and sq. ft. of banquet space, supported by a talented team of 105 associates.In the past two years, I have driven a 27% increase in overall hotel revenue, achieved 19% EBITDA growth, and elevated guest satisfaction by 20%, while strengthening brand visibility and market positioning through focused marketing and operational excellence.My leadership philosophy centers around empowering teams, creating a culture of ownership and accountability, and aligning every department toward a unified vision of guest-centric performance. I believe that sustainable success in hospitality comes from balancing financial growth with exceptional guest experiences and a motivated team.As I prepare for my next step toward a General Manager role, my focus remains on building high-performing teams, driving profitability through innovation and strategic foresight, and delivering consistent brand excellence that resonates with both guests and associates alike.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Hyatt

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Seasoned hospitality professional with a strong track record of leading high-performing hotel operations, elevating guest experiences, and delivering sustainable commercial results. With extensive experience across full-service and select-service environments, I specialize in aligning people, process, and profitability to drive RevPAR growth, operational excellence, and brand integrity.Known for building empowered teams and fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence, I bring a hands-on leadership style complemented by strategic foresight. My focus remains on strengthening market positioning, optimizing owner returns, and creating memorable guest journeys while maintaining uncompromising brand standards.Core Competencies:• Hotel Pre-opening & Stabilization• Revenue & Profit Optimization• Guest Experience Enhancement• Team Leadership & Talent Development• Owner & Stakeholder Management• Brand Compliance & Quality Assurance• Market Penetration StrategiesI am passionate about developing future leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and consistently raising the bar on operational performance.

Education

• St. Andrews High School

  SSC, High School

  1990 — 2002

• NIBR Institute of Advance Diploma & Hospitality Management

  Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management, Advance diploma in Hotel Management

  2004 — 2006

• Swiss School of Business and Management

  Executive MBA, MBA

Skills

• Micros
• Food
• Hotels
• Food Service Operations
• Menu Development
• Hospitality Industry
• Food
• Customer Satisfaction
• Hospitality Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Restaurants
• Hotel Management
• Hospitality
• Banquets
• Fine Dining