Vineet Gopal Joins Indeva Hotels and Resorts as Head-Corporate Relations and Asset Management
Indeva Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), one of India’s premier exhibition and convention infrastructure firms, has announced the appointment of Vineet Gopal, marking a key leadership addition as the group accelerates its expansion across luxury, corporate and experiential hospitality segments.
In a press statement, Indeva Hotels and Resorts says that Gopal will be responsible for corporate relations, strategic alliances, government and industry coordination, stakeholder engagement and asset management support across the group’s expanding portfolio. He will play a central role in strengthening institutional relationships and supporting the company’s multi-city development pipeline.
According to the statement, Gopal brings over 26 years of experience in global tourism strategy, destination marketing, luxury travel, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), hospitality consulting, government liaison and international business development. He has worked closely with international tourism boards, convention bureaus and global hospitality brands, including Reunion Island Tourism Board, Bali Tourism Promotion Board, Visit Iceland, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Palazzo Versace Dubai, among others.
Gopal is also an Executive Board Member and Founding Member of Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) and an award-winning tourism professional. He is the author of Indian Outbound Tourism 2030: Why India Matters?, a widely discussed work on the future of Indian outbound travel and its global influence.
The statement adds that Indeva Hotels and Resorts is currently building a diversified hospitality ecosystem spanning luxury, upper mid-scale, corporate hotels, lifestyle stays and experiential retreats. Its portfolio includes The Shikina-Luxury Collection, Expoinn Suites & Convention, Plume Hotels, Irisé Hotels, The Mor Stays and Saranga Retreats.
The statement adds that the group operates and is developing multiple properties, including Expoinn Suites and Convention, Plume Hotels and Mor Stays in Greater Noida, with upcoming developments in Greater Noida, Pune, Mohali and Mathura. The company is also working on an expansion roadmap of nearly 10 hospitality projects across India.
Barun Gupta
“We are delighted to welcome Vineet Gopal to the Indeva family. With his extensive experience, strong global relationships and deep understanding of tourism, hospitality, MICE and destination development, he will be a tremendous asset to the organisation. His association will further strengthen our strategic growth plans and help accelerate the expansion vision of Indeva Hotels and Resorts across India,” says Barun Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Indeva Hotels and Resorts.
“Indeva’s leadership continues to focus on building integrated hospitality destinations supported by strong convention and exhibition infrastructure, positioning the brand for long-term growth in India’s evolving travel and tourism landscape,” adds Gupta.
“I am honoured to join Indeva Hotels and Resorts at such an exciting phase of growth and transformation. I look forward to contributing towards building strong industry partnerships, supporting expansion initiatives, and positioning Indeva as one of India’s most respected hospitality brands in the years ahead,” says Gopal.