Abhishek Goel’s journey in hospitality reflects a careful balance between legacy and modern thinking. Raised in a family that valued integrity, discipline, and long-term commitment, he developed an early respect for building institutions that endure. Academically inclined, he completed a B.Com (Hons) from Shri Ram College of Commerce, followed by an MBA in Marketing. To gain a deeper, global understanding of hospitality, he later pursued a Master’s in Hospitality Management from Les Roches in Switzerland. This combination of Indian business grounding and international exposure continues to shape his leadership approach.
LP Hotels, the family-run hospitality group based in Dehradun, carries a legacy of over 45 years. Founded by his father, the group includes Hotel LP Vilas, Hotel LP Residency, Hotel Lalit Palace, and the landmark Hotel Vishnu Palace in Mussoorie. Over decades, these properties have built a reputation for dependable service and warm hospitality, consistently ranking among the city’s leading hotels.
Goel formally joined the business in 2013 after gaining operational exposure with ITC Hotels in Delhi. One of his earliest initiatives was the launch of LP Vilas, now Uttarakhand’s largest banqueting destination and a preferred venue for weddings and large events. He subsequently led the renovation and repositioning of LP Residency and Lalit Palace, with a focus on service consistency and people-led operations.
Food and beverage has emerged as a key area of expansion. Under his leadership, the group introduced Coco Osteria, a casual Italian restaurant known for Neapolitan pizzas and specialty coffee, which won the NDTV Food Award 2025 for Best Casual Italian. Monsoon highlights regional Indian cuisine with a focus on Uttarakhandi flavours, while CinCin has positioned itself as Dehradun’s first modern cocktail bar built around technique and storytelling.
Looking ahead, Goel plans to develop boutique hospitality experiences in Uttarakhand’s hill destinations and expand niche F&B concepts. The focus remains clear: innovation anchored in values, and growth that respects the legacy it builds upon.