Nilesh Sonawane
About Nilesh Sonawane
Nilesh Sonawane is an Area Sales Manager currently working at Hotel Equities in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Drayton Valley and Marriott Hotels India Pvt. Ltd.
Current Role at Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Nilesh Sonawane has been serving as the General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Drayton Valley since 2020. In this role, he oversees daily operations, staff management, and guest services, ensuring a high standard of hospitality in Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada. His leadership contributes to the hotel's performance and guest satisfaction.
Experience at Hotel Equities
Since 2020, Nilesh Sonawane has held the position of Area Sales Manager at Hotel Equities in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving sales strategies, managing client relationships, and enhancing the company's market presence. His role is pivotal in achieving sales targets and expanding the company's portfolio.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Nilesh Sonawane has extensive experience in the hospitality sector. He worked as a Cluster Sales Manager at Marriott Hotels India Pvt. Ltd. from 2011 to 2013 in Pune. He also served as the Associate Director of Sales at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Serviced Apartments in Pune from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he was the Regional Director of Sales at ZS Holdings from 2018 to 2019 in Red Deer, AB.
Educational Background
Nilesh Sonawane completed his Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) at A.I.S.S.M.S. College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduation Diploma in International Business from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning between 2008 and 2010. He also achieved his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Hutchings High School.