Bengaluru: Otherland Hotels has appointed Jazib Husain as General Manager of Otherland Galle, the lifestyle hospitality collective’s debut international property set to open on Sri Lanka’s southern coast.
The appointment marks a key leadership addition as Otherland prepares to launch its first international destination and expand its presence across South Asia’s lifestyle hospitality segment.
Bringing nearly two decades of international hospitality experience, Husain will oversee operational strategy, guest experience and the overall launch readiness of the 66-key oceanfront property.
A graduate in Hospitality Management from Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands, Husain has built expertise across hotel operations, food and beverage, business development, public relations, infrastructure planning and financial management. His career spans leadership roles focused on operational efficiency, service excellence and long-term business growth across hospitality environments.
Originally from Lucknow, Husain’s approach combines international hospitality standards with a people-first operating philosophy, supported by experience in restaurant operations, staff development and hotel administration.
Commenting on the appointment, Rishi Sreedharan, Founder & CEO, Otherland Hotels, said, “as one of South Asia’s first lifestyle hospitality leaders of his calibre, Jazib pairs a calm, composed demeanour with genuine passion for service and process. His years across the world’s most respected brands give him the instinct to channel that into a bold, experience-led product like ours with steadiness to earn guest trust and affirm a brand.”
Speaking about his new role, Jazib Husain said, “I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence Otherland Hotels have placed in me. It is both an honour and a privilege to lead what I believe will become the benchmark for lifestyle hospitality in South Asia. Together with an exceptional team, I look forward to creating a destination defined by genuine warmth, memorable experiences, and uncompromising operational excellence. My commitment is to build a place that leaves a lasting impression on every guest.”
Located in Galle, the 66-key oceanfront property represents Otherland’s most ambitious hospitality project to date and will serve as the collective’s first international address.
Built around four central pillars—fluid experiences, rooms as basecamp, human hospitality and differentiated food and beverage offerings—the property aims to attract a new generation of travellers seeking immersive, culture-led and destination-driven experiences.
Otherland Galle is being developed in collaboration with Emanuel Sidhartha, Co-Founder and a recognised figure in Sri Lanka’s hospitality and cultural ecosystem.
The launch also marks the beginning of Otherland Hotels’ broader expansion strategy, with plans to develop a portfolio of hotels, restaurants and beach clubs across South Asia.
