Rawat was most recently multi-property GM of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa and Batam Marriott Harbour Bay.
Manoj Rawatd has been named GM of the newly opened Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora, the debuting Marriott Hotels property in the Indonesian capital.
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Bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality experience spanning Indonesia, India and Australia, Manoj Rawat was most recently multi-property GM of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa and Batam Marriott Harbour Bay.
His hospitality careers started off in culinary arts, with postings at hotels including Grand Hyatt New Delhi, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Crowne Plaza Perth and Novotel Langley Perth.
He progressed from culinary operations to senior hotel leadership with expertise in food and beverage, guest experience, commercial performance and hotel operations.
A significant chapter of his career was spent at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, where he held successive leadership positions as executive chef, director of food and beverage, EAM for food and beverage and hotel manager.
During his tenure, the resort hosted several major international events, including the 2018 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the 2022 G20 Heads of State and Government Summit and the 2023 Archipelagic and Island States Forum.
In this role, he oversaw the strategic and operational performance of both properties, including the successful opening of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa in June 2025. His leadership contributed to sustained revenue growth, stronger direct bookings and consistently high guest satisfaction, while maintaining a strong focus on associate engagement and team development.