Sailee Bhandarkar-Correa Elevated to Vice President, Hotels & Hospitality at JLL
Sailee Bhandarkar-Correa promoted to Vice President at JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group.
By SOH Edit Team
Sailee Bhandarkar-Correa has been promoted to Vice President in the Hotels & Hospitality Group at JLL, marking the next step in her leadership journey within the hospitality advisory sector.
Prior to this role, she served as Assistant Vice President within the same division, where she supported hotel owners, investors, and developers across various stages of the asset lifecycle. Her responsibilities included conducting hotel market feasibility studies, identifying and securing suitable operators, negotiating management contracts, and providing strategic advisory support for hospitality projects.
Sailee Bhandarkar-Correa, Vice President in the Hotels & Hospitality Group at JLL.
Multidisciplinary Background in Hospitality and Design
Bhandarkar-Correa brings a diverse professional background that spans hospitality development, architecture, and media. Before joining JLL, she worked at Marriott International as a Senior Development Specialist, contributing to development strategy and expansion planning.
Earlier in her career, she held roles with Araiya Hotels & Resorts, Condé Nast India, Design Cell, and MnO. These experiences helped shape a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates design thinking, brand strategy, and hospitality operations.
Growing Demand for Strategic Hospitality Expertise
Bhandarkar-Correa’s appointment underscores JLL’s focus on strengthening its advisory capabilities for hotel owners and investors.
Her promotion reflects both her contributions to JLL’s hospitality advisory practice and the growing demand for strategic expertise in hotel development and investment.
As the hospitality sector continues to evolve, professionals who understand the intersection of real estate strategy, brand partnerships, and guest experience are becoming increasingly valuable.
