Pradeep Ghildiyal

Group Commercial Director@Chanalai Hotels and Resorts
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Group Commercial Director | Revenue Management | Digital Marketing | OTA Strategy | Hotel & Resort Growth Expert. Strategic hospitality revenue leader with 20+ years of experience delivering consistent revenue growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence across international and independent hotel brands. Proven expertise in dynamic pricing, OTA optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and pre-opening strategies that drive market share and profitability. As Group Commercial Director at Chanalai Hotels & Resorts, I lead a 15+ person team across revenue management, sales, reservations, and marketing, achieving over 30% revenue growth vs. budget through data-driven pricing strategies, OTA distribution optimization, and integrated digital marketing campaigns. I have extensive hands-on experience with CRS, PMS, Channel Managers, CMS websites, and digital marketing tools (Google Ads, Meta Ads, CRMs), enabling seamless distribution and guest acquisition. Passionate about developing high-performance teams, enhancing customer experiences, and driving commercial success in competitive markets. Specialties: Revenue Management | Budgeting & Forecasting | OTA & Channel Strategy | Pre-Opening Planning | Digital Marketing (SEO/SEM) | CRM | Team Leadership & Training | Distribution Management | Website CMS | Data Analysis & Reporting

Work experience

  • Group Commercial Director

    Chanalai Hotels and Resorts
    2023.01-Current(4 years)
  • Group Director - Revenue Management

    Chanalai Hotels and Resorts
    2020.09-2022.12(2 years)
  • Director Of Revenue Management

    Adelphi Hospitality
    2018.11-2020.09(2 years)
  • Group Director - Revenue & Reservations

    Chanalai Hotels and Resorts
    2015.06-2018.10(3 years)
  • Director - Revenue & Distribution

    Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort & Spa
    2014.06-2015.05(a year)
  • Corporate Manager - Revenue & Distribution

    Avista Hotels and Resorts
    2011.09-2014.05(3 years)
  • Duty Manager

    Radisson
    2009.08-2011.03(2 years)
  • GSA - Revenue Management & Distribution

    The Lemon Tree Hotel Company
    2006.12-2009.07(3 years)

Educational experience

  • National Institute of Management

    Bachelor in Business Administration, Hospitality Management
    2005.01-2008.01(3 years)
  • Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training

    Hospitality Administration/Management
    2005.01-2006.01(a year)
  • Manipal University Jaipur

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
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