Victor Clavell, a seasoned hotelier with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the CEO of Urban Resort Concepts (URC). In his new role, he will oversee the management of URC’s portfolio, drive operational excellence, and lead expansion efforts across Asia and beyond. Clavell brings extensive experience in luxury hotel management from his time with Marriott International and other prestigious brands.
Minor Hotels, a prominent global hotel owner and operator, has appointed Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia, effective July 2024. Dhawan will lead the company’s expansion plans in Asia and India, reporting directly to CEO Dillip Rajakarier. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Dhawan brings a wealth of expertise to Minor Hotels. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Accor, including Senior Vice President of Operations for India & South Asia and Vice President of Operations for the Middle East. Dhawan played a key role in launching India’s first Raffles hotel during his tenure at Accor. He began his hospitality career at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in the Philippines and Hong Kong.
