Lily Hotels appoints new cluster Head of Revenue Management

Lily Hotels has appointed Abhinav Raghuwanshi as Cluster Head of Revenue Management, overseeing the commercial strategy and revenue performance of its award-winning properties, Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives.

 

Raghuwanshi has a proven track record in leading market and regional portfolios, including the Maldives, Bahrain, Thailand, Myanmar, and India.

 

 He will spearhead strategic transformation across the Lily Hotels portfolio by introducing a more intelligence-driven commercial ecosystem.

 

Initiatives include implementing predictive analytics for demand modelling, improving distribution efficiency, and leveraging guest sentiment analytics to support value-based pricing strategies.

 

He is also focusing on automation to revenue reporting dashboards and enhancing forecast variance tracking to increase commercial visibility, agility, and profitability.

 

Raghuwanshi’s approach to revenue strategy is finely tuned to the unique dynamics of the Maldives. “This market demands adaptability due to volatile demand cycles and reliance on international source markets,” he notes. “Agility in decision-making and precision in forecasting are vital. My strategy is rooted in real-time data monitoring, dynamic pricing, and centralized forecasting—ensuring property-level flexibility within a cohesive portfolio strategy.”

 

Among his key goals in the new role are delivering 15% year-on-year topline growth, improving ADR and RevPAR through segmentation and pricing optimisation, and achieving forecast accuracy exceeding 95%. Structurally, he aims to standardize revenue operations, mentor in-house talent, and establish scalable SOPs that future-proof the group’s commercial agility.

 

“What excites me most,” Raghuwanshi adds, “is the opportunity to build something long-lasting within one of the world’s most fascinating luxury markets. Lily Hotels’ willingness to invest in talent, technology, and distribution innovation offers the perfect platform to elevate performance.”

 

He also shares a message with partners and guests: “At the heart of my leadership is a promise of clarity, ease, and long-term value. For guests, this means thoughtfully curated offers across our iconic properties. For partners, it means deeper collaboration and transparent growth strategies. I look forward to shaping a stronger, data-savvy future for Lily Hotels. -TradeArabia News Service