Dushyant Saraswat
Ghaziabad
Summary
Strategic Business Head with over 29 years of experience in driving growth initiatives and optimising operations. Expertise in building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and enhancing profitability. Committed to delivering transformative results and elevating business performance through effective strategic planning and execution. Proficient in navigating complex challenges and capitalising on market opportunities for sustainable success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Head
Sun & Moon Travels
04.2023 - Current
- Launching a new B2C segment to expand company revenue opportunities.
- Secured stronger corporate airline deals by leading negotiations within tight deadlines.
- Aligned airline and hotel rates through structured commercial negotiations to enhance competitiveness.
- Oversaw operations of in-house travel company, ensuring efficient support for corporate travel needs.
- Driving overseas group travel delivery by finalising itineraries and stakeholder plans.
- Coordinated overseas incentive movements across Thailand, Dubai, and Bali, ensuring seamless logistics and stakeholder engagement.
Manager and Head Contracting
Southall Travel (Onkar Infotech)
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Southall Travel is one of the Leading B2C Company having their Business from UK.
- Dubai, UAE, Maldives, Mauritius are the leading hot selling destinations for the company.
- I was taking care of Contracting and heading the Land Product team.
- I was in regular touch with hotels across the Globe along with the Product Managers for getting the exclusive deals, special offers and Contracts.
- I was also heading the Land Product Team which is responsible for uploading all the rates, offers and contracts into the system.
- A UK based B2C Company.
Assistant Vice President
Le Passage to India Tours & Travels (A TUI Group Company)
01.2005 - 09.2021
- I was heading the Incoming Business from Middle East Countries.
- I took over this market in 2017 when our existing team decided to move on strategically all together.
- I am happy that I will be able to re-establish the relations again with the partners and was able to retain majority of the business for the company.
- I have travelled regularly to UAE (Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah), Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia for my sales calls and have attended the Travel Marts in Dubai.
- While heading the Middle East Market, I was also directly involved in the business we have from Germany, Switzerland, Hungry and a bit from US.
- The business comprises of Groups, FIT’s, and Delegations too.
- Due to my past experience of working in these markets I was overviewing the team in their day to day work.
- Before moving to Middle East Market I was heading Online B2B Division of LPTI which primarily takes care of the business from Hotelbeds – World’s biggest B2B company.
- In my profile I was heading Contracting, Yield and Operations Team.
- In 2009 our organisation has got this prestigious account of Hotelbeds.
- I got an option for internal transfer within the organisation and I opted to work for Hotelbeds.
- Online B2B format is very new to our organisation and even to the Hotel Partners in India in 2009, however with regular efforts, meetings, interactions with Hotel partners and educating them regularly helps in strengthening our Portfolio.
- I am glad to say that under my supervision this market become the biggest market in the organisation by 2016-2017.
- While working for Hotelbeds I got chance to travel to Shanghai two times to attend the leadership and strategical workshops.
- Before working for the Online Division I got a chance to work for European Market in the organisation.
- One of the renowned Destination Management Company in India.
Team Leader
SITA Incoming Services
Delhi
08.2004 - 08.2004
- Worked for South African Department.
Senior Executive
Travel Corporation (India) Pvt Ltd
12.2003 - 08.2004
- I was taking care of clients from China & Russian.
- One of the biggest Organization in the country.
Deputy Manager
Eternal India Travel
01.1997 - 12.2003
- Managed inbound tourism operations, providing exceptional experiences for travellers.
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Institute of Management Studies
Ghaziabad01-1997
Graduation - B.Sc. Maths
CCS University
Meerut01-1995
Senior Secondary Examination -
C.B.S.E. Board
Modinagar, Ghaziabad01-1992
Matriculation -
C.B.S.E. Board
Modinagar Ghaziabad01-1990
Skills
- Rate alignment
- Revenue generation
- Operational management
- Strategic planning
- Team management
- Business development
- Client relationship management
- Performance optimisation
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation
Languages
English
Hindi
Custom
Secured IInd Position in college in Graduation. Passed N.C.C. ‘B’ Certificate. Played various Inter College Football and Cricket Tournaments.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z 5346659
- Passport Expiry Date: 2029-03-07
Interests
- Exploring new destinations
- Travelling
- Interacting with people
- Listening music
- Relaxing with Family
Timeline
Business Head
Sun & Moon Travels
04.2023 - Current
Manager and Head Contracting
Southall Travel (Onkar Infotech)
02.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Vice President
Le Passage to India Tours & Travels (A TUI Group Company)
01.2005 - 09.2021
Team Leader
SITA Incoming Services
08.2004 - 08.2004
Senior Executive
Travel Corporation (India) Pvt Ltd
12.2003 - 08.2004
Deputy Manager
Eternal India Travel
01.1997 - 12.2003
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Institute of Management Studies
Graduation - B.Sc. Maths
CCS University
Senior Secondary Examination -
C.B.S.E. Board
Matriculation -
C.B.S.E. Board