ICONIQA Hotels has appointed Shibani Malhotra as the General Manager of ICONIQA – Mumbai International Airport, the group’s flagship property known for its distinctive “Un-Hotel” positioning. With more than two decades of hospitality experience, including a strong commercial and operational foundation honed during her tenure with Marriott, Malhotra steps into the role with a proven track record in elevating guest experience and driving strategic growth.

As General Manager, she will oversee operations at the 291-key lifestyle property, which features four bars, two restaurants, five event venues, and The Bombay Swim Club, touted as Mumbai’s first rooftop day club. Under her leadership, ICONIQA aims to reinforce its identity as a future-focused, experiential brand rooted in design innovation, smart technology, and a guest-first philosophy.

Arjun Baljee, Founder of ICONIQA Hotels and Resorts, said, “ICONIQA was created to challenge the traditional idea of a hotel. Shibani’s leadership, vision, and passion for personalized guest experiences align perfectly with ICONIQA’s brand ethos. Her plethora of experience in managing domestic and international hospitality chains and her instinct for modern hospitality make her the ideal leader for our flagship. We are thrilled to have her lead this chapter as ICONIQA shapes a new generation of Indian hospitality.”

Expressing her excitement on her new role, Shibani Malhotra said, “ICONIQA Mumbai is more than a hotel – it embodies lifestyle and touches a traveler’s instinct of ‘belong’. Her endeavor alongside her team is to usher a guest to the property and make memories, excellence served daily, echoing ICONIQA’s ‘Un-Hotel’ philosophy to life.”

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