Nikhil Sharma

I believe the future of hospitality will not be defined by who expands the fastest, but by who builds with the greatest discipline, relevance, and long-term impact.As Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer – South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group, I lead one of the region’s largest hospitality portfolios across operations, commercial performance, development, owner partnerships, and strategic growth.Over the past two decades, I have had the opportunity to work across multiple hospitality brands, business cycles, and market environments — from growth and transformation to recovery and scale. Those experiences have reinforced a belief that hospitality, at its best, is far more than an industry. It is an economic engine, a creator of livelihoods, a catalyst for regional development, and a powerful driver of human connection.I am particularly passionate about:* India’s emergence as a global tourism powerhouse* Tier 2 & Tier 3 market expansion* regenerative and sustainable tourism* leadership and organisational culture* operational excellence and disciplined growth* technology, AI, and the future of hospitality* building resilient organisations designed to adapt and endureI believe India stands at a defining moment in its tourism journey. The opportunity ahead is not simply to build more hotels, but to build stronger destinations, better infrastructure, meaningful experiences, and long-term value for communities, owners, guests, and teams alike.My leadership philosophy is grounded in a few simple beliefs:* Think big. Do less. Execute flawlessly.* Resilience must be intentionally embedded into an organisation’s DNA.* Humility and hard work remain the foundation of sustainable success.Outside of work, I enjoy writing and speaking about hospitality, tourism, leadership, execution, and India’s evolving growth story.Always open to meaningful conversations around hospitality, tourism, leadership, growth, and the future of travel in India and beyond.