Paul Rodrigues

Paul Rodrigues

About Paul Rodrigues
With over 25 years of rich experience in hospitality sales, marketing, and hotel operations, Paul Rodrigues now ventures into an independent role as a Hotel & DMC Representative in Gujarat. Having worked with reputed hotels and travel companies across Gujarat and beyond, Paul brings unmatched expertise in strategic hotel promotion, corporate sales, operations management, and travel trade relations.

Paul’s extensive network with corporates, government bodies, travel agents, and MICE planners, along with hands-on knowledge of Gujarat’s travel ecosystem, positions him as a strong asset for hotels and destination management companies seeking representation and business development in the region.

 

Services Offered
🔹Hotel Sales Representation

• Promote hotels and resorts to corporate clients, travel agents, and event planners
• Generate group bookings, MICE leads, and long-stay business
• Conduct sales calls, presentations, and hotel roadshows in Gujarat

 

🔹DMC Representation

• Act as regional sales partner for national/international destination management companies
• Facilitate B2B lead generation, itinerary design, and contracting with Gujarat-based travel agents
• Represent at trade events, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meets

 

🔹Operations & Consultancy

• Offer consultancy for new hotel setups or operational audits
• Provide staff training in guest service, SOPs, and front office efficiency
• Assist in event and banquet planning, vendor management, and F&B strategy

 

Professional Journey Highlights

• General Manager, Plenteous Inn
• Business Development Manager, CrossTrip Travel Pvt. Ltd.
• General Manager, Hotel Pleasant Lake
• Senior Sales Manager, Spectrum Spa and Resort
• Sales Manager, Crowne Plaza Jaipur (Ahmedabad Market)
• Operations & Sales Head across various leading hotels in Ahmedabad including Hotel Dev Aadi, Hotel Le Grande Residency, Hotel Ritz Inn, Hotel Naeeka, and Hotel Haveli

 

Core Strengths

• Strong connections with corporate, Travel Agents and government clientele
• Deep understanding of hotel sales dynamics and local market trends for Tourism Industry
• Effective in event organization, banquet sales, and group handling
• Proven ability to set up operations, streamline teams, and drive profitability
• Multilingual: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Konkani

 

Vision
To become a trusted bridge between quality hotel products and discerning B2B partners in Gujarat, and to represent DMCs with professionalism and performance-driven results.
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