Post by Ananta Hotels and Resorts

Ankush Sharma is a seasoned hospitality professional with over two decades of experience spanning sales and marketing, revenue management, front office operations, business development and pre-opening hotel projects. As Associate Vice President – Sales at Ananta Hotels & Resorts, he brings strategic depth and commercial acumen to the group's expanding portfolio across leisure, wildlife, pilgrimage and emerging travel markets. Prior to joining Ananta, Mr. Sharma held corporate, regional and unit-level responsibilities across some of India's most respected hospitality brands. His career includes significant tenures with ITC Hotels across its Luxury Collection, Fortune Hotels and WelcomHeritage Hotels verticals, along with leadership roles at Hotel Jaisalkot and Hotel Mosaic. Across these positions, he has built a strong track record in market positioning, revenue growth and multi-property sales strategy. Mr. Sharma holds an MBA and has earned certifications from IIBM Berlin in International Business, Communication and Economics, bringing a global perspective to his approach to hospitality sales and business development. His extensive experience in driving occupancy, building corporate and travel trade relationships and managing pre-opening commercial strategies positions him to play a key role in strengthening Ananta's sales vision as the group continues to scale across India.