Dr. Jyotsna Suri
Chairperson & Managing Director
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
Dr Jyotsna Suri has been associated with Bharat Hotels since its inception. In 2006, she took on the
mantle of Chairperson & Managing Director. Under her stewardship, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
became one of the leading privately-owned domestic hotel brands in India, with a focus on the
luxury segment. The Group operates 12 luxury hotels, palaces, and resorts under The LaLiT brand
and two mid-segment hotels under The LaLiT Traveller brand across India’s key business and
leisure travel destinations. The Group holds exclusive rights to operate and provide management
consultancy services to a hotel in London, The LaLiT London.
Dr. Suri has been conferred with the Order of The Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by Japan
Government for her contribution towards strengthening strategic ties between India and Japan in
economic and tourism sectors. She is the first Indian Woman to have received the Imperial honor
since its commencement for foreign nationals in 1981.
Besides this, she has been the recipient of over 30 National and International awards and recognitions. Dr. Suri holds various portfolios with Industry Associations – Past President FICCI; Mentor, FICCI Tourism & Culture Committee; Mentor, DEI Committee, FICCI; Executive Member of HAI; Vice Chairperson of World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative; Member of Board of Governors for National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Member of Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
Besides this, she has been the recipient of over 30 National and International awards and recognitions. Dr. Suri holds various portfolios with Industry Associations – Past President FICCI; Mentor, FICCI Tourism & Culture Committee; Mentor, DEI Committee, FICCI; Executive Member of HAI; Vice Chairperson of World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative; Member of Board of Governors for National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Member of Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.