Siliguri, 05 November 2026: Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced four appointments across hotel operations and business development, strengthening its management team as the company expands its presence across the Eastern Himalayas and other leisure destinations in India.

The appointments include Shubhodip Chakraborty as Unit Manager at Summit Norling Resort & Spa, Gangtok; Rajnish Kumar Rai as Unit Manager at Summit Rungkhung Village Resort, Arunachal; Vivek Sherpa as Unit Manager at Summit Gangchen, Lachen; and Sankhadeep Chakraborty as Business Development Manager at Summit Hotels & Resorts.

Shubhodip Chakraborty joins as Unit Manager at Summit Norling Resort & Spa, Gangtok. He  brings over 15 years of experience in front office and rooms division management. His earlier experience includes Park Prime, Vedic Village Spa Resort, Peerless Inn, Regenta Orkos, Kolkata and The Pride Hotel. At Summit Norling, he will oversee property operations, service delivery and revenue performance.

Rajnish Kumar Rai joins Summit Rungkhung Village Resort- The Signature Collection, Dirang. Most recently, he served as Property Manager at Grand Stay Hotel, Bahrain, following a five-year tenure at Premier Hotel, Bahrain. His earlier experience includes Courtyard by Marriott and Raintree Hotel in Chennai. His responsibilities will include hotel operations, guest services and commercial performance.

Vivek Sherpa has been appointed Unit Manager at Summit Gangchen in Lachen. He previously worked at Sinclairs Retreat Resort, Ooty, and has held operational roles across hospitality properties in Goa and Ahmedabad. His experience spans guest relations, reservations and coordination across hotel departments.

Sankhadeep Chakraborty joins as Business Development Manager, bringing years of experience across hospitality, e-commerce and other sectors. He was previously Business Development Manager at OYO, focusing on hotel acquisitions and partner relationships. Earlier, as Regional Sales Manager at Absolute Foods, he led a 35-member team across North India. He has also worked with Ninjacart and American Express. At Summit, he will focus on business development, property partnerships and expansion opportunities.

The appointments come as Summit Hotels & Resorts strengthens its operational and commercial capabilities to support its expanding portfolio. With an established presence across Sikkim, North Bengal and the Northeast, the company is pursuing growth through its Mandir, Offbeat and Signature Collections, alongside new hotel partnerships in emerging leisure and spiritual destinations.