The Fern Hotels and Resorts has announced the promotion of Kartikeshwar Panda as the General Manager of The Fern Gir Forest Resort, Gir. Having joined the resort as a Sous Chef in 2011, Kartik has demonstrated his culinary expertise and unwavering dedication, according to the hospitality group.
Originating from Odisha and equipped with a degree in hotel management from IHM Bhubaneswar, Panda embarked on his hospitality career in 2005. Prior to his promotion, he gained experience at Hotel Hindustan International (HHI), honing his skills in the industry.
‘Driven by passion, self-motivation, and a results-oriented mindset,’ , as Fern describes him, Kartik leads by example. He has expertise in making sound decisions, boosting guest satisfaction, fostering employee engagement, and cultivating leadership qualities.
The hotel group will add over 1,400 rooms to its African portfolio. One notable market entry is the Group’s venture into Gambia with the construction of the first internationally branded hotel in the country. In addition, the group will make a debut of the Radisson Collection brand to Nigeria and Egypt.
Throughout his 11-year tenure at Fern Sasan Gir, he played a crucial role in propelling business growth in the Gir. He prioritises streamlining operations and enriching guest experiences through efficient processes. With a profound love for nature and wildlife, he envisions positioning The Fern Gir Forest Resort as a distinguished brand renowned for its genuine and heartfelt services, the hotel group said in a statement.The Fern Hotels & Resorts is one of India’s environmentally sensitive hotel chains and with over 100 properties currently operational under management or opening shortly across 85 locations in India and internationally under The Fern, The Fern Residency, The Fern Habitat, Zinc Journey by The Fern and Beacon Hotels brands.
The company is a part of CG Hospitality, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global, a multi-dimensional Nepalese conglomerate.
