Hotel GMs – Transformative Role in a VUCA World: Rewiring and Reskilling #wohxpo2026 #hotels

One of the most insightful sessions at WOHXpo Bengaluru 2026 brought together some of the hospitality industry's most respected leaders to discuss: "Hotel GMs – Transformative Role in a VUCA World: Rewiring and Reskilling" Moderated by @Mohankumar P K, Founder & CEO, Turnstone Hospitality, the panel featured: 🔹 Ronan Fearon – JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa 🔹 Kadambari Sabharwal Talwar – Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal 🔹 JP Menon – St. Mark's Hotel Bengaluru 🔹 Vivek Sharma – Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield 🔹 Abhiram Menon – Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks 🔹 Shyam Kumar- DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Whitefield The discussion highlighted how the role of a General Manager is rapidly evolving in an increasingly dynamic hospitality landscape. Some key takeaways from the session: ✔️ Agility and faster decision-making are becoming essential leadership traits. ✔️ Great leaders listen to their teams and empower them to succeed. ✔️ Leadership makes all the difference in navigating uncertainty and change. ✔️ Creating memorable and differentiated guest experiences is more important than ever. ✔️ Today's guests are highly informed, conduct extensive research, and expect personalised experiences. ✔️ Continuous learning, adaptability, and people-first leadership will define the next generation of hospitality leaders. A big thank you to all our distinguished panellists for sharing their experiences, perspectives, and practical insights with the hospitality community. See you today for another round of knowledge sessions at WOHXpo #WOHXpo2026 #GMsConclave #HospitalityLeadership #HotelLeadership #HospitalityIndustry #FutureOfHospitality #LeadershipMatters #HotelManagement