Smeetha Guha
About Smeetha Guha
Smeetha Guha serves as the Dean of Hospitality Studies at the Indian School of Hospitality, bringing over 25 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Her career includes key roles at various prestigious hotels and organizations, where she has focused on operations, training, and leadership development.
Current Role at Indian School of Hospitality
Smeetha Guha serves as the Dean of Hospitality Studies at the Indian School of Hospitality. In this role, she oversees the academic programs and initiatives related to hospitality education. Her leadership contributes to the development of future professionals in the hospitality industry. She has been in this position since 2020.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Management
Smeetha Guha has over 25 years of extensive experience in the hospitality sector. She has held various positions, including Rooms Division Manager at Regent Resorts & Properties from 1999 to 2004 and Housekeeping Executive at Oberoi Grand, Kolkata from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, she worked as Assistant Manager at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts from 1997 to 1999, gaining valuable insights into hotel operations.
Educational Background in Hotel Management
Smeetha Guha's educational journey in hotel management began at Kendriya Vidyalaya - Fort William, where she studied from 1989 to 1991. She then attended the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology in Kolkata from 1991 to 1994, followed by the Oberoi School of Learning & Development from 1994 to 1996, where she specialized in housekeeping executive training.
Expertise in Training and Development
Smeetha Guha possesses significant expertise in operations, pre-openings, skill training, and coaching within the hospitality industry. She has successfully conceived and implemented multiple training initiatives and leadership training programs. Her experience includes collaborating with hotel ownership and operations teams to identify core issues and risks.
Diverse Work History in Hospitality
Throughout her career, Smeetha Guha has worked with several prominent organizations, including Hyatt Regency, Four Points, Fort Raichak, Heritage Palace – Jaipur, and others. She has also held the position of Director of Marketing at Modern Building Maintenance for seven months in 2008 and served as Rooms Division Manager at Fortune Park Hotels Ltd from 2006 to 2007.