Sandeep Gupta: Chief Operations Officer

Sandeep Gupta has built something rare in Canadian hospitality: A portfolio shaped by place, purpose, and longevity. As President of Sunray Group of Hotels, and a second-generation hotelier and real estate developer, he has built the foundation of Canadian hospitality with intention, discipline, and a deep respect for place. Sandeep has guided the expansion of the portfolio from a regional operator in 2006, into one of Canada’s most diversified hospitality and real estate platforms: More than 70+ properties spanning six provinces; 10,000 rooms; and a team of more than over 10,000 professionals who deliver experiences that resonate. 

Known for disciplined growth and smart risk-taking, Sandeep is focused on the value of strategic positioning paired with assets and experiences that meaningfully contribute to the cities and communities they serve. This philosophy shaped a strategic pivot toward premium, experience-led urban properties, culminating in landmark projects such as Toronto’s Bisha Hotel and the AC Hotel by Marriott. These developments are designed as full-service urban experiences—places that connect people, elevate neighbourhoods, and are planned to stand the test of time.

Sandeep’s work reflects a clear viewpoint: Hospitality is more than rooms and returns. By leading selective acquisitions, thoughtful repositioning, and ground-up development across hospitality, residential, commercial, and industrial real estate, Sandeep has cultivated long-standing partnerships with leading global brands, such as: Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Choice Hotels, Best Western, and Wyndham. He has earned recognition to validate his strategy, including: Marriott’s Partnership Circle Award (2022), the Pinnacle Award for Regional Company of the Year (2016), and additional acknowledgements that substantiate his strategic mindset, instincts, adaptability, and execution. Sandeep is leading the intentional evolution—and the future—of Canadian hospitality. 

Educated in Business Management at the University of Toronto, Sandeep pairs decades of institutional knowledge with a modern, builder’s mindset. Sandeep brings clarity to complexity, translates vision into operational reality, and garners the discipline of someone who understands that reputation is earned in the details. He is particularly focused on creating long-term value—with a keen sense of when to invest, when to evolve, and when to pivot, all while staying grounded in the human experience that defines exceptional hospitality. With his pulse at the intersection of culture, community, and livability—Sandeep understands how people move through—and feel within—our cities, and embodies this ethos to build places with purpose.