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Accomplished hotelier to spearhead the Group’s hospitality portfolio across India
India, May 2025 — LuLu Group India is proud to announce the appointment of Rahul Raj as its new Head of Hospitality, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s journey to redefine luxury and lifestyle experiences across the Indian hospitality sector.
Rahul is no stranger to the LuLu Group, having successfully led Hyatt Regency Trivandrum—a flagship property under LuLu’s ownership—since its inception. Under his stewardship, the hotel quickly earned a reputation for excellence in guest service, operational performance, and colleague engagement, emerging as a benchmark for hospitality in the region.
With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years, Rahul brings with him a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most respected hospitality brands, including Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Marriott International, Taj Hotels, and Oberoi Hotels. His career has been marked by a relentless focus on quality, profitability, and team development, with successful assignments in key Indian markets such as Goa, Pune, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Trivandrum.
In his new role, Rahul will oversee LuLu Group’s hospitality ventures across India, guiding operational strategy, brand development, and the evolution of guest experiences across the portfolio.
“I’m deeply honoured to take on this expanded role with LuLu Group India,” . “Having been part of the Group through Hyatt Regency Trivandrum, I’ve witnessed firsthand its commitment to excellence and innovation. I look forward to shaping a distinctive hospitality vision that is as people-focused as it is performance-driven.”
Rahul Raj
With his proven leadership, strategic insight, and passion for hospitality, Rahul Raj is poised to lead LuLu Group’s hospitality division into an exciting new era of thoughtful growth and elevated guest experiences.