May 5: Reinforcing its commitment to building a strong people-first organisation, Summit Hotels & Resorts has appointed Tara Gurung as Vice President – Human Resources.
With extensive experience across leading hospitality brands, Tara Gurung brings a deep understanding of human capital, organisational culture, and leadership development. Her career spans key roles with global hotel groups, including Marriott International and Radisson Blu, where she has led human resources and learning and development functions across multiple properties and clusters.
Her professional journey reflects a consistent focus on building high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and creating structured learning environments that drive both individual and organisational growth. With a strong foundation in training, team development, and employee engagement, she brings a balanced approach that combines operational understanding with long-term people strategy.
n her new role, Tara Gurung will lead the human resources function across Summit’s expanding portfolio, with a focus on strengthening organisational culture, building leadership pipelines, and aligning people practices with the brand’s growth ambitions across the Eastern Himalayan region and beyond.
Commenting on the appointment, Sumit Mitruka, Founder & CEO, Summit Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are extremely proud to welcome Tara back to her home region. At Summit, we strongly believe in building a homegrown organization, and it is a matter of pride for us when talented professionals choose to return and contribute to the growth of this region. As we expand our footprint across the Himalayan belt, our focus is not just on building hotels, but on creating meaningful employment opportunities and strong career paths closer to home. I would like to encourage hospitality professionals from the Himalayan region, who may be working away from their families, to explore opportunities back here. The region today offers immense growth potential, and together we can build a vibrant, sustainable hospitality ecosystem.”
Tara Gurung’s appointment comes at a time when Summit Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint across key destinations, with a continued focus on operational consistency and long-term brand building. The company looks forward to the impact she will create in shaping a culture that evolves alongside its growth.
