Waseem Karbelkar takes over as the Director of Sales & Marketing of two Novotel properties in Goa

Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim, two iconic properties nestled in the heart of Goa, are delighted to announce the appointment of Waseem Karbelkar as the Director of Sales & Marketing.

Leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry, Waseem in his new role, will be responsible for leading the sales and marketing initiatives for both Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resorts & Spa, aiming to elevate their positioning in the market.

An MBA degree holder in sales and marketing, Karbelkar previously served as Director, Sales and Marketing at Novotel Imagicaa. He established the property as a preferred destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) business. He also led as Business Development Manager at Accor Global Sales, overall driving this area of expertise and leading to stupendous professional success over the years.

Commenting on the announcement, Ranju Singh, Complex General Manager, Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa, said, “We welcome Waseem to the Novotel family and look forward to scaling new heights together. We believe that with his addition to our team, we will acquire more MICE and group business, and his expertise will undoubtedly be beneficial for the hotels’ continued success. We wish him all the best and eagerly anticipate the positive impact he will bring in.”

Upon his appointment, Mr. Waseem Karbelkar expressed his enthusiasm, “I am excited to join the Novotel Goa team and look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of these remarkable properties. Goa being a dynamic destination and with hospitality on the rise, I’m committed to further uplifting perception and working in conjunction with my team to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences.”

In his free time, Waseem loves to unwind with great music and also keeps himself updated on current affairs from around the globe.

The entire team at Novotel Goa Resorts & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim welcomes Waseem Karbelkar and is confident that his vision and expertise will bring new heights of success to the properties.