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 Name
Jyotsna Suri
Other Name
Dr. Jyotsna Suri
Famous For
Taking '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 Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Educational Qualification(s)
School
The Lawrence School, Sanawar
College
Miranda House, University of Delhi
Degree
Degree in English (Hons), Doctor of Laws (Honorary)
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 Position
Chairperson and Managing Director of Bharat Hotels Limited (The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group)
Career Start
Joint Managing Director (1989)
Leadership Since
2006
Major Achievement
Rebranded all luxury hotels under 'The LaLiT' brand on 19/11/2008 in tribute to late husband Lalit Suri
Portfolio
12 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 Roles
Past 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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