Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointments of Tarun Ratra as its Director, Franchise Operations, Eurasia and Veenu Rastogi as its Head of Sales & Marketing, Eurasia
This strategic move reinforces Wyndham’s commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities amid continued expansion across one of its most dynamic growth 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 & 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.”
Speaking on his appointment, Tarun Ratra said, “I am excited to join Wyndham Hotels & 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.”
Commenting on her appointment, Veenu Rastogi 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.”
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