A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 20 years of experience, Kakar has a distinguished background in launching and transforming luxury lifestyle hotels.
Most recently, he served as general manager for Nautilus by Arlo in Miami Beach, where he led operations for the 250-room property, overseeing its transition from Sixty Hotels to Arlo Hotels launch in Miami. He also played a pivotal role in the pre-launch of Arlo Wynwood.
Kakar has also led as a General Manager at Hyatt’s Luxury Alila Marea & Thompson Dallas as well as Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club an Autograph Collection by Marriott and Mondrian South Beach, spearheading brand conversions, multi-million-dollar renovations, strategic repositioning efforts that elevated guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and market rankings.
At the helm of Thompson Miami Beach, Kakar looks forward to introducing a vibrant and immersive hospitality experience that reflects the energy and creativity of Miami Beach. In this role, Kakar oversees the launch and operations of Thompson Miami Beach as a new build in the market, shaping the property’s boutique vision and driving an immersive lifestyle guest experience.
