The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas, an esteemed member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Aditya Shamsher Malla as its new General Manager. Aditya, a highly regarded hospitality professional, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to excellence, making him an invaluable addition to The Danna team.
Aditya is a seasoned professional with over three decades of extensive experience in the hospitality industry. His illustrious career spans various high-profile roles, including operating, pre-opening, renovating, converting, repositioning, and relaunching branded hotels. Aditya has successfully led teams across diverse destinations, both leisure and business, and has been instrumental in cultivating service-led, values-driven cultures.
Aditya has worked with some of the most prestigious brands, including Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Taj Luxury Hotels, Shangri-La, Hyatt Regency, The Westin, Marriot International, and Hilton. He has spearheaded sales and marketing efforts for some of the finest luxury and MICE hotels and delivered operational excellence as General Manager. Most recently, he served as the General Manager in Indonesia, transitioning it to full service following acquisition and conversion from Accor.
His educational background includes advanced courses in strategic leadership and management from esteemed institutions, including the Indian School of Business and IIM Bengaluru. He is an alumnus of Delhi University, graduating with honours in Economics, and holds a PGDM in Human Resources from IMT Ghaziabad.
Aditya is also an avid golf and squash player, reflecting his passion for sports and community engagement. He has been actively involved in industry associations and enjoys mentoring future leaders in hospitality. Aditya has contributed as Vice President of Poona Hoteliers Association (PHA), President of SKAL International Kolkata, Managing Committee member of SKAL Hyderabad and Mumbai, and Tourism Committee member of CII in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. In 2020, he was recognized in the Forbes List of Top 100 Great People Managers for his initiatives in a study by GMI, an associate of Great Place to Work Institute.
“I am honoured to join The Danna Langkawi, a luxury resort renowned for its elegance and exceptional guest experiences. I look forward to working with the dedicated team here to elevate our standards of hospitality and create unforgettable experiences for our guests.” Stated Aditya.
The entire team at The Danna Langkawi is excited to welcome Aditya and looks forward to growing under his experienced leadership and learning from his wealth of knowledge.
