Le Meridien Surat is pleased to announce the appointment of Manoj Jangid as its General Manager. An accomplished hospitality leader with over two decades of experience across globally acclaimed luxury hotel brands, Manoj assumes the role at a defining phase in the hotel’s growth journey. He will spearhead the hotel’s vision of delivering elevated guest experiences while strengthening its position as one of Surat’s leading premium hospitality destinations.
With a career spanning some of the industry’s most respected names, Manoj brings a wealth of expertise in hotel operations, commercial performance, food and beverage excellence, revenue optimisation, and organisational leadership. He has further honed his leadership capabilities through the prestigious Marriott Leadership Development Programme and Accor Hotels Leadership Development Programme.
Prior to joining Le Meridien Surat, Manoj was associated with Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, and Sofitel Mumbai BKC, where he gained extensive experience across hotel operations and guest experience. His contributions to the hospitality industry have earned him widespread recognition. Manoj was honoured as BW Hotelier’s General Manager of the Year (East Zone) in both 2024 and 2025, in addition to receiving the Food & Beverage Manager of the Year (West Zone) award in 2018. These accolades reflect his consistent pursuit of excellence, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences while empowering teams to perform at their highest potential.
In his new role, Manoj will focus on advancing operational excellence across every touchpoint of the guest journey while driving commercial performance, nurturing talent, and reinforcing a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration.
Speaking on his appointment, Manoj Jangid, General Manager, Le Meridien Surat, said: “It is both an honour and an exciting opportunity to lead Le Meridien Surat at such a significant milestone in its journey. I believe that exceptional hospitality extends far beyond beautiful spaces; it is about creating meaningful connections, inspiring experiences, and lasting memories. My vision is to position the hotel as a destination where the cultural richness of Surat is seamlessly reflected through thoughtfully curated experiences, intuitive service, and a genuine sense of place. Alongside elevating the stay experience, we also aspire to establish Le Meridien Surat as a preferred venue for weddings, social celebrations, and milestone occasions, creating bespoke events that reflect elegance, sophistication, and impeccable hospitality. Together with our passionate team, we look forward to setting new benchmarks in hospitality while delivering experiences that are warm, authentic, and truly memorable.”
With Manoj’s appointment, Le Meridien Surat is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter, further reinforcing its reputation as one of western India’s most distinguished hospitality destinations.
Beyond his professional commitments, Manoj is an avid traveller with a deep appreciation for art, painting, world cuisines, and cultural exploration interests that continue to inspire his distinctive approach to hospitality and guest experience design.
