RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain) announced the appointment of Ashish Sikka as Senior Vice President and Business Head – UNO. In this role, Ashish will lead the global growth UNO, RateGain’s AI-first suite built to simplify, automate, and optimize hotel operations.
UNO: An Integrated AI-First Platform
UNO brings together RateGain’s Channel Manager, Central Reservation System (CRS), Booking Engine, and VIVA (AI-powered voice and agentic solution) into a unified experience that automates decision-making, breaks silos, and drives better outcomes for hotel teams. In a short span, many hotels have adopted UNO, reporting tangible gains in bookings and more effective distribution management.
Driving Strategy, Innovation, and Adoption
Ashish will oversee strategy, innovation, and adoption of UNO globally, with a focus on strengthening its AI capabilities and delivering faster, insight-led actions to hotel partners. With over 17 years of experience across strategy, transformation, and leadership, he has previously held key roles at Ecom Express, OYO, Propstack, and Kearney, with cross-market exposure across India, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Welcoming a Strategic Leader
“Ashish brings a rare blend of strategic foresight and operational excellence, along with a strong understanding of AI-driven business models,” said Bhanu Chopra, Founder and Managing Director, RateGain. “With AI continuing to redefine how the travel industry operates, Ashish’s leadership will accelerate the growth of our UNO platforms—making them smarter, faster, and more effective for our customers globally. We are delighted to welcome him to RateGain.”
Building Next-Generation Solutions
“Travel as a category is becoming more personalized, non-discretionary, highly segmented, and digitally led,” said Ashish Sikka, Senior Vice President and Business Head – UNO Platforms, RateGain. “Hotels and travel providers globally need credible SaaS partners who can deliver revenue-maximizing, efficient platforms that offer real competitive advantage. RateGain is uniquely positioned to solve for the traveler journey with its AI-first platforms, and I’m excited to join the team to build and scale these next-generation solutions.”
About Ashish Sikka
Ashish holds a bachelor’s degree from College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, and an MBA from IE Business School, Spain. He is passionate about building innovative platforms and delivering customer-centric growth.
Reinforcing AI Innovation in Hospitality
This appointment follows RateGain’s recent launch of UNO VIVA, the industry’s first AI-powered voice agent for hotel reservations, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in AI innovation for the travel and hospitality industry.
