The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announces the appointment of Aejaz Shaikh as Hotel Manager, Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, Goa.
A hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience, Aejaz brings proven expertise in luxury hotel operations, commercial strategy, and brand development. He has consistently delivered strong business performance, driven market share growth, and elevated guest experiences across competitive hospitality landscapes.
Prior to this role, Aejaz served as Director of Sales & Marketing for Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon and Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, where he led the integrated commercial strategy across rooms, food and beverage, events, and ancillary revenue streams. During his tenure, the hotels witnessed accelerated growth across key segments, including MICE, weddings, and leisure, alongside enhanced brand visibility in domestic and international markets.
An alumnus of the University of Madras and the University of Mumbai, he holds multiple qualifications in business management, marketing, and hospitality.
Commenting on the appointment, Vivek Batra, General Manager, Taj Cidade de Goa, said, “Aejaz’s strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of the Goa market make him well-suited to lead Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen the hotel’s positioning and drive continued excellence in guest experiences.”
