INDEVA Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), has announced the appointment of Vineet Gopal as Head – Corporate Relations and Asset Management at its headquarters in Greater Noida.
Vineet Gopal brings over 26 years of experience across tourism strategy, destination marketing, luxury travel, MICE, hospitality consulting, government liaisoning and international business development.
Over the course of his career, he has worked with international tourism boards, global hospitality brands, convention bureaus and luxury travel companies. His professional associations include collaborations with organisations such as Reunion Island Tourism Board, Bali Tourism Promotion Board, Visit Iceland, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Palazzo Versace Dubai.
Gopal is also an Executive Board Member and Founding Member of Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) and has previously held various positions within national travel trade associations. He is also the author of the book Indian Outbound Tourism 2030: Why India Matters?, which focuses on the future of India’s outbound travel market.
In his new role at INDEVA Hotels and Resorts, Gopal will focus on strengthening corporate relations, strategic alliances, hospitality expansion support, government and industry coordination, stakeholder engagement, and asset management support for the group’s rapidly growing hospitality portfolio.
Backed by the legacy of India Exposition Mart Limited, INDEVA Hotels and Resorts is positioning itself as a diversified hospitality brand with interests spanning luxury hotels, upper mid-scale properties, corporate stays, retreats and experiential hospitality concepts.
The group currently operates and is developing multiple hospitality brands including Expoinn Suites and Convention, The Shikina – Luxury Collection, Plume Hotels, Irisé Hotels, The Mor Stays and Saranga Retreats.
INDEVA Hotels and Resorts currently has operational properties in Greater Noida and is developing upcoming projects in Greater Noida, Pune, Mohali and Mathura as part of its broader expansion plans across India.
Barun Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of INDEVA Hotels and Resorts, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Vineet Gopal to the INDEVA family. With his wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge, strong global relationships, and understanding of tourism, hospitality, MICE, and destination development, he will be a tremendous asset to the organisation. His association will further strengthen our strategic growth plans and help accelerate the expansion vision of INDEVA Hotels and Resorts across India.”
Commenting on his appointment, Vineet Gopal said, “I am honoured to join INDEVA Hotels and Resorts at such an exciting phase of growth and transformation. I look forward to contributing towards building strong industry partnerships, supporting expansion initiatives, and positioning INDEVA as one of India’s most respected hospitality brands in the years ahead.”
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