Jyotsna Suri

Hotelier, Entrepreneur

Indian Delhi

Quick Info

ProfessionHotelier, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/07/1952
Age73 years
BirthplaceDelhi

Latest News about Jyotsna Suri

04/07/2025

Dr. Jyotsna Suri was named one of Fortune India's 100 Most Powerful Women in Business for 2025. The award was presented by Shri Nitin Gadkari at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, recognizing her vision, leadership, and lasting impact on the hospitality sector.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameJyotsna Suri
Other NameDr. Jyotsna Suri
Famous ForTaking 'The LaLiT' brand to new heights, expanding from 6 to 14 hotels and establishing it as one of India's leading luxury hospitality brands

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Lawrence School, Sanawar
CollegeMiranda House, University of Delhi
DegreeDegree in English (Hons), Doctor of Laws (Honorary)

Personal Life

Zodiac SignCancer
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesArt & Culture, Heritage Promotion, Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Family
HusbandLate Lalit Suri
Children
  • Keshav Suri
  • Deeksha Suri
  • Divya Suri
  • Shradha Suri

Career

Awards & Honours
  • Honorary Degree of “Doctor of Laws” from the University of Warwick
  • The UK World Travel Market Global Award (2011)
  • Asia’s Leading Woman in Hospitality Award at the Women in Leadership (WIL) Asia Awards 2012
  • ADTOI Award 2011
  • Rotary Club of Delhi 2011 – Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Leading Hotelier 2010
  • IATO Hall of Fame Award (in 2012) and awarded during 23rd IATO Annual Convention (in 2007)
  • Award from SPIC MACAY
  • The Most Popular Woman in the Travel industry voted by TravTalk readers
  • Human Achievers Foundation Award 2012
  • The Spa Personality of the Year by GeoSpa Asia Spa Awards 2011
  • Among the 25 Most Powerful Women in Business 2011 & 2012 and 20 Most Powerful Women in India 2009 by Business Today
  • Order of The Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by Government of Japan (first Indian woman to receive this Imperial honour since 1981)
  • Fortune India 100 Most Powerful Women in Business (2025)
  • Hotelier India Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
  • Rotary Club of Delhi Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
  • IATO Hall of Fame Award (2012) and awarded during 23rd IATO Annual Convention (2007)
Current PositionChairperson and Managing Director of Bharat Hotels Limited (The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group)
Career StartJoint Managing Director (1989)
Leadership Since2006
Major AchievementRebranded all luxury hotels under 'The LaLiT' brand on 19/11/2008 in tribute to late husband Lalit Suri
Portfolio12 luxury hotels, palaces and resorts under The LaLiT brand; 2 mid-segment hotels under The LaLiT Traveller brand; exclusive management rights to The LaLiT London; total of 2,261 rooms across properties
Industry RolesPast President FICCI; Mentor, FICCI Tourism & Culture Committee; Mentor, DEI Committee, FICCI; Executive Member of HAI; Vice Chairperson of World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative; Member of Board of Governors for National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology; Member of Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jyotsna Suri was born on July 20, 1952.
2. She gained success through working in various departments like housekeeping, food and beverage, and marketing.
3. Her husband, a parliamentarian, was an MP from Uttar Pradesh.
4. Jyotsana Suri is an art and heritage enthusiast who contributed to The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata's historical significance.
5. The Lalit is one of the few luxury brands in Srinagar.
6. She encourages women to believe in themselves and overcome challenges in any profession.
7. Her sources of inspiration include her parents, husband, and Mahatma Gandhi.
8. Jyotsna Suri supports environmental protection by utilizing solar energy and planting over 500,000 plants nationwide.
9. Jyotsna Suri is an art and heritage enthusiast who contributed to The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata's historical significance.
10. She is known as the High Priestess of Hospitality in India.
11. She has championed initiatives like #SheLeadsAtTheLalit and Project Disha to empower women and youth.
12. She has been a driving force in advocating for marginalized communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community and the specially abled.
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