Priyanka Ahluwalia appointed Cluster General Manager at Holiday Inn Express.
Priyanka Ahluwalia has been appointed Cluster General Manager for SAMHI’s portfolio of Holiday Inn Express hotels, with effect from January 2026. She will manage the operations of SAMHI’s twelve Holiday Inn Express (HIEX) properties throughout India in this leadership capacity.
With more than 25 years of experience in hotels, tourism boards, and golf resorts, Ahluwalia is a senior member of the hospitality industry. She worked at The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group for 12 years before taking on this position. In her most recent position, she managed a varied portfolio of hotels in the UK and India as General Manager Sales & Operations. She oversaw income for more than 2,200 keys throughout her time there, and she collaborated closely with unit managers to promote operational excellence and higher service standards. Additionally, she graduated from Venkateshwara Open University with an Executive MBA.
“Priyanka’s appointment comes at a defining moment as we continue to scale our Holiday Inn Express portfolio and sharpen our operational edge,” said Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO of SAMHI Hotels. We are sure that under her direction, our portfolio will grow and we will be able to provide the ideal visitor experience.
“I look forward to working with the teams across these 12 Holiday Inn Express hotels to refine our service delivery and ensure we continue to provide smart, efficient hospitality that resonates emotionally with our guests,” Ahluwalia said in a statement regarding her appointment.
