Tapan Malik
About Tapan Malik
Tapan Malik serves as the Regional Director of Sales for Canada at Hotel Equities, where he manages sales operations for a portfolio of 19 hotels. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry, having held various leadership roles across multiple hotel brands in different countries.
Current Role as Regional Director of Sales in Canada
Tapan Malik currently serves as the Regional Director of Sales for Canada at Hotel Equities, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, he manages sales operations and marketing initiatives for a diverse portfolio of 19 hotels across Canada. His responsibilities include overseeing brands such as IHG, Marriott, Hilton, Best Western, Wyndham, and Choice, ensuring effective sales strategies are implemented to enhance hotel performance.
Previous Experience at Hotel Equities
Before his current role, Tapan Malik worked at Hotel Equities as the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he was based in the Edmonton, Canada area, where he developed and executed sales strategies to drive revenue growth for the organization.
Career Background in Sales and Marketing
Tapan Malik has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having held various positions in sales and marketing. He served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Copthorne Hotel Dubai from 2014 to 2017 and at Hyatt Place Edmonton/Downtown for a brief period in 2017-2018. His role at InterContinental Muscat as Assistant Director of Sales from 2008 to 2012 further solidified his expertise in hotel sales.
Educational Qualifications in Hospitality and Management
Tapan Malik holds a Master's Degree in Tourism Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Studies from the same institution. Additionally, he has a diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Bhopal, and a P.G.D.B.A in Sales & Marketing from ITM Group of Institutions.
Skills and Expertise in Hotel Sales Strategies
Tapan Malik possesses a strong understanding of strategic sales initiatives and market mix optimization. His experience includes pre-opening hotels, where he has been involved in setting up sales and marketing strategies from scratch. He demonstrates proven team leadership skills, essential for managing sales teams across multiple hotel brands, and has expertise in identifying revenue-generating opportunities within the hospitality sector.