Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appoints Shailender Singh as market managing director for Eurasia

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company has appointed Shailender Singh as the market managing director for Eurasia.

The chain said this 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. “Recent studies highlight India's hospitality sector as a key driver, with projections indicating robust growth fuelled by increasing domestic and international tourism demand,” the chain said in a statement.

Wyndham further stated that Shailender Singh brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a proven track record in market strategy, real estate development, hotel openings and operations and relationship management.


Having previously worked at Neelkanth Hospitality and MGM Muthu Hotels in Africa, he will now be responsible for driving the growth of Wyndham's portfolio of brands across Eurasia.

“We are pleased to welcome Shailender to the Wyndham team. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the growing regions of India and Africa, Shailender is well-positioned to advance our strategic goals in these key markets. As we continue to expand, his expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and adding value to our partners,” said Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

Singh said he is pleased to join Wyndham Hotels & Resorts at a pivotal moment for the chain’s expansion in India. “The region's dynamic growth presents significant opportunities, and Wyndham’s strong market presence aligns well with this potential. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive our strategic initiatives, enhance our hospitality offerings, and support the continued growth of our brands in this important market,” he added.

Wyndham currently has 60 operational hotels in India and it opened three new hotels in the first half of 2024.