INDIA, January 24, 2025: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Rahool Macarius as Market Managing Director for Eurasia. This strategic appointment underscores Wyndham’s commitment to expanding its presence and strengthening its operations in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing hospitality markets, with the Indian hospitality industry alone, projected to reach over 281 billion USD in 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 a variety of leading hotel groups.
We are delighted to welcome Rahool back to the Wyndham family. With extensive expertise across both commercial and operational facets of the industry and a deep appreciation for our signature Count on Me Service culture, Rahool is perfectly positioned to drive our efforts in the vibrant Eurasia market. This region remains a strategic priority for Wyndham, fueled by a rapidly growing middle class, diverse cultural landscapes, rising disposable incomes, and a travel-savvy population. Rahool’s leadership will further strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and unmatched value for our partners – Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Wyndham currently operates over 60 hotels across India and expects to grow by at least 25% in the next 18 months. In his new role, Rahool Macarius will spearhead the Eurasian team’s efforts to enhance market penetration and drive the development of new properties aligned with Wyndham’s ambitious regional growth strategy. With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, growth, and guest satisfaction, he will strengthen Wyndham’s leadership in India’s hospitality industry and the rest of the region.
I am honored to rejoin the Wyndham family to continue our rapid expansion in this vibrant market. With an owner-first approach at the core of everything we do, I look forward to collaborating with our teams, owners, and partners to strengthen Wyndham’s presence and leverage the Wyndham Advantage to deliver unparalleled guest experiences and drive exceptional value for all stakeholders – Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.