Aakash Kapur
About Aakash Kapur
Aakash Kapur serves as the Director of Events at Accor in New Delhi, India, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at notable hotel chains including InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Marriott International. He holds multiple degrees in hospitality and business management, and has developed a strong expertise in event management, business development, and sales optimization.
Current Role at Accor Group
Aakash Kapur serves as the Director of Events at Accor, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing event management and ensuring the successful execution of various events. His extensive experience in the hospitality industry allows him to contribute significantly to the flagship property of Accor in India, particularly in managing Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) as well as social segments.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Prior to his current role, Aakash Kapur worked at Hyatt Hotels Corporation as the Director of Events from 2018 to 2021 in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. He also held various positions at Marriott International, including Sales Manager and Assistant Manager in Food and Beverage Sales from 2014 to 2017. His earlier career includes a role as Assistant Crowne Meetings Director at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) in Cochin Area, India, from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background in Hospitality
Aakash Kapur has a strong educational foundation in hospitality and management. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Hospitality and Tourism from Vatel France, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Master's Degree in Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations from Griffith University, completed in 2012. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, obtained in 2009.
Skills and Expertise
Aakash Kapur possesses extensive skills in business development, budgeting, and partnership management. He has hands-on experience in optimizing the cost of sales and revenue generation. His expertise includes managing business unit analysis using Return on Revenue (ROR) and Net Present Value (NPV) models. He has played a key role in creating high-performing sales cultures and nurturing competent teams in his previous roles.
Internships and Early Career
Aakash Kapur began his career with internships in the hospitality sector, including a two-month internship at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi in 2006. He also worked as a Management Trainee at Hyatt Hotels Corporation from 2008 to 2009. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his future roles in event management and hospitality.