Zostel appoints Aviral Gupta as CEO, cofounder Chouhan becomes Chairman

Zostel on Tuesday announced a leadership reshuffle, with parent company Zo World appointing Aviral Gupta as its new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding cofounder Dharamveer Singh Chouhan, who has assumed the role of Chairman.

The hostel franchise chain stated the leadership shift reflects the formal beginning of Zo World's next chapter, an AI-powered, community-driven ecosystem that unites travel, hospitality, and digital experiences under one borderless brand.