New Market Managing Director for Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

APPOINTMENT

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Rahool Macarius as Market Managing Director for Eurasia. This appointment highlights Wyndham’s dedication to enhancing its footprint and fortifying operations in a rapidly evolving hospitality sector, particularly as the Indian hospitality market is expected to exceed 281 billion USD by 2025.

Rahool will be responsible for regional operations and driving the growth of Wyndham’s diverse portfolio of brands across Eurasia covering; India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Maldives. This appointment sees Rahool Macarius returning to Wyndham, where he was previously Director of commercial for the region. Rahool brings over 25 years of experience, including financial acumen, operational excellence, and stakeholder relationship management, developed through leadership roles at various leading hotel groups.

“We are excited to have Rahool rejoin the Wyndham family. His extensive experience in the industry’s commercial and operational areas, combined with a genuine appreciation for our Count on Me Service culture, makes him ideally suited to lead our initiatives in the dynamic Eurasia market. This area remains a key focus for Wyndham, driven by a burgeoning middle class, rich cultural diversity, increasing disposable incomes, and a well-traveled population. Under Rahool’s guidance, we aim to enhance our commitment to providing outstanding guest experiences and unparalleled value for our partners.” – Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. 

Wyndham operates more than 60 hotels throughout India and anticipates a growth of at least 25% within the next 18 months. In his new position, Rahool Macarius will lead the Eurasian team’s initiatives to improve market penetration and facilitate the development of new properties in line with Wyndham’s ambitious growth strategy for the region. Focused on innovation, sustainability, growth, and guest satisfaction, he will enhance Wyndham’s leadership in the hospitality sector in India and beyond.

“I am thrilled to return to the Wyndham family as we pursue our rapid growth in this dynamic market. With an owner-first mindset guiding us, I eagerly anticipate partnering with our teams, owners, and partners to enhance Wyndham’s footprint and utilize the Wyndham Advantage to create outstanding guest experiences while generating remarkable value for all stakeholders.” – Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.