Gaurav Sharma has been appointed Head of Hotels & Hospitality Group for India and Senior Director Hotel Capital Markets, Asia at JLL in Mumbai

Gaurav Sharma Appointed Head of Hotels & Hospitality Group for India at JLL

JLL, India's top real estate services firm, announced the appointment of Gaurav Sharma as Head of Hotels & Hospitality Group for India and Senior Director of Hotel Capital Markets, Asia. In this key role, Gaurav will oversee JLL's hospitality operations in India, using his vast expertise to drive growth in the country's dynamic hotel sector.

Role and Reporting

Gaurav will be based in Delhi and report directly to Nihat Ercan, CEO of JLL’s Hotel & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific. His return to JLL India follows his previous leadership of capital markets for North India between 2006 and 2012.

Strategic Focus and Market Context

Gaurav’s broader role in Hotel Capital Markets across Asia will involve leading strategic transactions, drawing on his deep experience in mergers, acquisitions, and platform management.

According to JLL analysis, the hotel sector in India has delivered outstanding performance with Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) increasing by 10.5% year-over-year as of YTD September 2025, building on 2024’s record achievements, including over 42,071 new keys and around 25 significant investment deals.

Key Highlights

Author’s summary: Gaurav Sharma’s return to JLL will strengthen leadership in India’s booming hospitality market, leveraging his strategic experience to capitalize on robust sector growth.

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Hospitality Net Hospitality Net — 2025-11-05

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