Written by Ranjit Phillipose’s professional achievements include overseeing multiple hotel openings and rebranding projects across IHCL hotels, resorts and palaces in Asia, UK, the USA and the Middle East.
His distinguished career background and full immersion in the brand’s philosophy, has been key to the successful launch of the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, and his extensive experience allows him to truly understand what both international and local guests are looking for when it comes to an exceptional resort stay.
His accolades include being a recipient of the JRD Tata Award for Quality and Excellence, winning the prestigious Best New Hotel in the MENA region at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 (Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers), Favourite Business Hotel at the 2017 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards (Taj Dubai) and Best of Best Hotels 2011 by Robb Report and 100 Best Suites, Elite Traveler USA (Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives). In 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ranjit was recognized by Hotelier Middle East as one of the most influential professionals in the industry in the Power 50 list.
Ranjit and his team of dedicated professionals plan to make big waves with the launch of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, which is the beginning of expansion plans for the Taj Exotica brand across the Middle East.