JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has appointed Harshad Makasare as its new Director of Sales, bringing more than 16 years of luxury hospitality experience to the hotel’s commercial leadership team. His appointment comes as the Mumbai luxury hotel continues to focus on business growth, new market opportunities and stronger relationships across key travel segments.

Makasare has built his career across sales, business development, commercial strategy, key account management and revenue optimisation. Over the years, he has worked with leading hospitality companies in India, managing major client relationships and developing sales strategies aimed at driving business across competitive markets.

In his new role at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Makasare will oversee the hotel’s sales strategy, with a particular focus on the corporate, MICE and leisure segments. His responsibilities will include developing new business opportunities, strengthening relationships with key accounts and partners, and identifying avenues to increase the hotel’s market share.

Experience Across India’s Luxury Hospitality Sector

Before joining JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Makasare was part of The Oberoi Group, where he most recently served as Associate Director of Sales, Corporate, Pan India.

In this position, he was responsible for corporate sales strategy and worked closely with key clients across the group’s hotel portfolio. His experience has given him a strong understanding of corporate travel, business development and the evolving needs of clients in India’s luxury hospitality market.

Throughout his career, Makasare has placed a strong focus on long term client relationships and practical business solutions. His experience across luxury hotels and corporate services has also given him exposure to different areas of commercial planning and sales management.

Driving Corporate, MICE and Leisure Business

At JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Makasare will work on expanding the hotel’s presence across its core business segments while exploring opportunities in emerging markets.

His role will be particularly important across Mumbai’s corporate and MICE sectors, where demand for business events, conferences, meetings and premium accommodation continues to make the city a major hospitality market. With his background in luxury hotel sales and corporate business development, Makasare is expected to contribute to the hotel’s efforts to grow its client base, develop strategic partnerships and create new revenue opportunities.

The appointment adds further commercial experience to the leadership team at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu as the property continues to build its position within Mumbai’s luxury hospitality and business travel landscape.

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