Udman Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New CEO

APPOINTMENT

Udman Hotels & Resorts has named Vaibhav Verma, a well-known boutique and luxury hospitality figure, its new chief executive officer. With over 28 years of experience in the industry, Verma is well-positioned to lead the brand into its next stage of strategic expansion.

Under Verma’s leadership, Udman Hotels & Resorts aims to expand its portfolio from seven boutique and luxury properties to 50 hotels within the next five years. His experience in business development, market dynamics, and operational excellence will be crucial as the brand embarks on this transformative journey.

Significant positions with prestigious hotel chains like Best Western, Accor Hotels, ITC Fortune Hotels, and Jaypee Hotels are among Verma’s accomplishments. With the successful pre-openings of Four Points by Sheraton in Jaipur, Pune, and Vishakhapatnam, as well as the Khyber Resort in Gulmarg, he has proven his ability to launch and manage properties. Chief Revenue Officer of juSTA Hotels & Resorts was his most recent position.

Vikaas Gutgutia, Ferns N Petals’ founder and managing director, stated, “I am thrilled to welcome Vaibhav to the Udman family. His experience in the hotel industry and ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership will be critical as we begin this exciting new chapter. With his knowledge, I am convinced that he will preserve the customized touch that our brand is known for and keep us at the forefront of innovation and growth in the hospitality sector.”