Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty is pleased to announce the appointment of Pooja Nerkar as Assistant Marketing & Communications Manager.

KOCHI (September 2026) – Bringing over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Pooja brings a well-rounded perspective spanning hotel marketing, communications, food and beverage operations, guest experience and event management. Her experience combines strategic marketing expertise with a strong understanding of hotel operations and guest expectations.

Pooja began her hospitality career at Renaissance Convention Centre Hotel in Mumbai, where she built relationships with local and expatriate communities and focused on enhancing guest experiences. She subsequently held guest service and food and beverage roles with Hilton Chennai and Courtyard by Marriott Chennai before moving into the marketing and communications function at Hyatt Regency Chennai.

At Hyatt Regency Chennai, Pooja progressed from Food and Beverage Team Leader to Marketing and Communications Executive and most recently Assistant Marketing & Communications Manager. In her marketing role, she has worked across social media, digital marketing, website and SEO, brand communications, creative production, media and influencer relations, photography, videography and events.

Her contribution to the hospitality industry has also been recognised through accolades including Employee of the Year at Hilton Chennai and HyCare Discoverist of the Year at Hyatt Regency Chennai, recognising her contributions to guest experience, marketing initiatives and brand engagement.

In her new role at Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Pooja will contribute to strengthening the hotel’s marketing and communications initiatives, with a focus on building meaningful brand engagement, creating impactful campaigns and amplifying the property’s experiences across relevant audiences and platforms.

With expertise spanning digital marketing and analytics, social media, PR and networking, event planning and content management, Pooja brings a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to her new role.

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty warmly welcomes Pooja to the Grand team and looks forward to her contributions towards shaping memorable brand stories and strengthening the hotel’s presence across Kochi and beyond.