Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Tarun Ratra as Director, Franchise Operations, Eurasia, and Veenu Rastogi as Head of Sales and Marketing, Eurasia. The move comes as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its leadership capabilities amid continued expansion across one of its fastest-growing regions.
Tarun Ratra will oversee franchise operations across Eurasia, bringing extensive experience across multi-property hotel environments and franchise-led ecosystems. In his role, he will focus on driving operational consistency, reinforcing brand standards, and enhancing hotel performance, while working closely with owners and on-ground teams to strengthen service culture, streamline processes, and elevate guest experience across diverse markets.
Veenu Rastogi will lead sales and marketing for Eurasia, leveraging her strong background in national sales strategy and integrated commercial functions. She will spearhead data-driven, insight-led initiatives across leisure, corporate, and MICE segments, with a focus on strengthening key account partnerships, aligning sales with brand strategy, and unlocking sustainable revenue growth across the region.
Both leaders bring nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality sector, with deep expertise spanning operations, commercial strategy, stakeholder management, and multi-property portfolio performance, having worked with leading global hospitality brands.
Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts said, “We are delighted to welcome Tarun and Veenu to the Wyndham family at a pivotal time in our Eurasia growth journey. Their combined expertise across operational and commercial functions will be instrumental in strengthening our franchise ecosystem and driving sustained growth across the region. Eurasia, particularly India, remains a key strategic market for us, supported by strong domestic demand, increasing travel adoption, and a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.”
Tarun Ratra, Director, Franchise Operations, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts said, “I am excited to join Wyndham Hotels and Resorts at a time of strong momentum for the brand. I look forward to partnering with our teams and franchisees to enhance operational rigour, drive consistency across the network, and enable scalable growth across diverse markets.”
Veenu Rastogi, Head of Sales and Marketing, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts said, “It is a privilege to join Wyndham during such a pivotal phase of expansion. I am keen to shape cohesive, insight-driven sales and marketing initiatives that not only strengthen brand equity but also deliver measurable, long-term commercial impact across the region.”
Wyndham currently operates over 95 hotels across India and continues to expand its footprint through its franchise-led model.
