Mumbai, India: Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport has announced the appointment of Mahesh Shetty as its new Director of Sales, strengthening the hotel’s commercial leadership as it looks to expand its corporate, MICE, and business segments in Mumbai’s competitive hospitality market.
With nearly two decades of experience in hospitality sales and commercial strategy, Mahesh Shetty brings extensive industry knowledge and a strong understanding of Mumbai’s corporate and MICE landscape to his new role. His appointment comes at an important stage for the property as it continues to build its presence within the city’s airport business district.
Mahesh Shetty Brings Nearly Two Decades of Hospitality Experience
Before joining Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Mahesh served as Associate Director of Sales at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, where he was responsible for driving proactive sales initiatives across transient and MICE segments.
Over the course of his career, Mahesh has also held leadership positions with several well-known hospitality brands, including Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, and Waterstones Hotel. His experience across these properties has given him a well-rounded understanding of corporate sales, key account management, group business, and revenue generation.
His extensive background is expected to support Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport as the hotel strengthens its commercial strategy and develops new opportunities across Mumbai’s dynamic business and travel market.
Driving Corporate and MICE Business in Mumbai
In his new position as Director of Sales, Mahesh will lead the hotel’s overall sales strategy, with a particular focus on corporate partnerships, MICE business, banquet revenue, and key account development.
Mumbai’s airport corridor remains one of the city’s most important commercial hubs, attracting business travellers, corporate events, conferences, and meetings throughout the year. With its strategic location, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport is well positioned to tap into this demand.
Mahesh’s focus will include strengthening existing client relationships while identifying new corporate partnerships and expanding the hotel’s reach among businesses operating in and around the airport district.
Mahesh Shetty on His New Role
Speaking about his appointment, Mahesh Shetty expressed enthusiasm about joining the property at a significant point in its growth journey.
“I’m excited to join Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport at such a dynamic stage of its growth journey. The airport corridor presents tremendous opportunities for both corporate and MICE business, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation already established by the team.”
His approach is expected to combine established industry relationships with new business development opportunities, helping the hotel strengthen its position among corporate and MICE clients in Mumbai.
Leadership Welcomes the Appointment
Welcoming Mahesh to the team, Abhishek Sachdev, General Manager, highlighted his extensive commercial experience and proven track record within the hospitality industry.
According to the hotel’s leadership, Mahesh’s expertise will be instrumental in accelerating revenue growth, strengthening key account relationships, and enhancing the property’s overall market presence.
The appointment also reflects the hotel’s broader focus on combining exceptional hospitality with sustainable commercial growth, particularly in one of Mumbai’s most strategically important business destinations.
Strengthening Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport’s Market Position
As Mumbai continues to attract corporate travellers, meetings, conferences, and business events, hotels operating near the airport are increasingly focused on delivering both convenience and strong business facilities.
With Mahesh Shetty taking charge of sales, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport aims to build on its existing commercial foundation while pursuing new opportunities across the corporate and MICE segments.
His appointment marks another step in the property’s efforts to strengthen its presence in Mumbai’s hospitality market and support long-term business growth through strategic partnerships and customer-focused sales initiatives.
