Anil Malhotra

Longtime hospitality executive and entrepreneur — Anil Malhotra has led HSMC Asia for over three decades and is described as Founder and CEO/Managing Director; his career spans operational hotel roles, international hospitality training in Austria, Switzerland and Germany, and decades of sourcing and technology work for hotel chains. hsmcasia+2

Industry association leader and advocate — Malhotra has held multiple leadership positions at HOTREMAI (Secretary 2013–2016, Immediate Past President 2019–2023) and was elected President for the 2025–2027 term, playing a public role in association governance, member engagement and industry outreach. hotremai+2

Advocate for supplier and vendor interests — As HOTREMAI spokesperson, he has publicly highlighted challenges faced by equipment manufacturers and suppliers (for example, payment backlogs during the pandemic) and urged collaborative solutions between hotels and vendors. indiatimes

Focus on hospitality sourcing and technology — Under his leadership HSMC emphasizes sourcing accredited, brand-compliant products and hotel technology (room locks, room management systems, safes, UVC solutions), and has formed partnerships with major brands to serve global hotel chains in the region. hsmcasia+1