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Wyndham’s exclusive executive summit concluded in Chennai

The summit brought together Wyndham’s regional teams and general managers together with key suppliers.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 95 countries, announced the conclusion of the executive summit held at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chennai on February 13th, 2024. The summit brought together Wyndham’s regional teams and general managers together with key suppliers for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

The summit showcased a diverse range of workshops, interactive sessions and group activities, offering attendees an invaluable platform to exchange ideas and insights on pivotal issues shaping today’s business landscape. With participation exceeding 150 individuals, the event marks the largest gathering of its kind in the region in Wyndham’s history, underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation.

CEO and founder of Ladies Who Lead, Aabha Bakaya, served as the esteemed moderator for the entire summit, guiding discussions and ensuring a productive exchange of ideas among attendees. The summit also featured a lineup of distinguished guest speakers such as Karen Mahesh (account manager, Central & South Asia, STR, A CoStar Group Company), Rajat Wahi (partner at Deloitte Consulting, India) and Dr. Pawan Agarwal (founder and president of Kamalabai Educational and Charitable Trust Association). The diverse expertise and perspectives offered by the speakers enriched the discussions and provided attendees with valuable insights to navigate the evolving business landscape successfully.

“We are delighted with the overwhelming response and feedback we received for the Executive Summit in Chennai. The event was a great opportunity for our regional Wyndham leaders to come together, exchange ideas, and foster meaningful connections. We look forward to continuing to showcase our Wyndham Advantage across the region and introduce initiatives that drive innovation and collaboration within our Wyndham Family and beyond,” said Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

“At Wyndham, our unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence is the cornerstone of our success. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed hotel investors, dedicated general managers, and tireless team members. Together, we strive to shape the future of hospitality, fostering a welcoming environment for all,” said Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

(From L to R sitting): Prof. Muthamizh Selvan - VC SRM IST, Prof. Paramjit S. Jaswal - VC SRMUH, Dr. Ravi Pachamothoo - Chancellor SRMUH, Nikhil Sharma - Market Managing Director Eurasia - Wyndham Hotels, Dr. Antony - Director SRM IHM, Prof. RA Yadav - Advisor to Chancellor (From L to R standing): Dr. Ruchi Kawatra - CSE department, K.S. Narayan - Principal SRM IHM, Manoj M Kutty - Director admission, Govind Mundra - Head of Development Eurasia, Animesh Kumar - Manager of Franchise Operations - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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