Quick Info
| Profession | Hotelier, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1952 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
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 recognition highlighted her leadership in hospitality and her long-standing influence in building The LaLiT brand.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Jyotsna Suri |
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| 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 |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Lawrence School, Sanawar |
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| College | Miranda House, University of Delhi |
| Degree | Degree in English (Hons), Doctor of Laws (Honorary) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Art & Culture, Heritage Promotion, Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow | ||||
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Career
| Awards & Honours |
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| 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. |