He has previously worked with brands such as Radisson, Sarovar, The Fern Group, Le Meridien and The Leela among others.

Empyrean Skyview Projects Private Limited (ESPPL) has appointed Upen Anand as the General Manager, Skyview by Empyrean Patnitop UT J&K. Anand comes to Skyview, a holistic lifestyle and leisure destination in the Himalayas, with over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry across various formats, brands and locations in India. His experience in the hospitality industry is comprehensive and spans most areas including operations, Food & Beverage management, revenue management, HR solutions, training, sales and marketing. 

He has previously worked with brands such as Radisson, Sarovar, The Fern Group, Le Meridien and The Leela among others.

Armed with a certificate of ‘Train the Trainer’ by Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific and certified as an Internal Auditor for ISO-9002, Anand has been involved in designing and implementing training programmes for bringing in keen customer focus and maximising revenue and profitability while adhering to best service standards. He holds an MBA from Sikkim Manipal University, Bachelor of Arts from Delhi University and Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Institute of Hotel Management, Goa. 

Syed Junaid Altaf, Managing Director ESPPL, said, “We are delighted that Upen Anand has joined our team. He is recognised for bringing in value and operational efficiency to any business model and we look forward to him implementing these at Skyview and enhancing the Skyview by Empyrean brand.”

Anand said, “It is a privilege to work with a team of professionals. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge and skills by leading and managing a team at this unique lifestyle destination which offers a combination of hospitality and adventure activities. My vision is to uplift and enhance the offering at this One Destination, Endless Experiences and make it aspirational and most-visited in this region.’