National, India, 09.04.2024 – TreeHouse Hotels & Resorts,a leading Indian hospitality chain owned by Karma Hospitality LLP, today announced the appointment of Ajay Mehtani as Partner. In this newly created role, Ajay Mehtani will leverage his extensive experience across hospitality, investment, strategy, growth, technology and brand development to fuel TreeHouse Hotels’ continued growth and expansion in India & South Asia.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ajay to the TreeHouse Hotels family,” “His proven track record in the hospitality industry, coupled with his deep understanding of the hospitality industry and brand strategy, makes him an invaluable asset as we embark on our next growth chapter. Ajay’s diverse experience will play a key role in propelling our innovative approach to hospitality forward.”

Jayant Singh, Managing Partner at TreeHouse Hotels

Ajay brings over 30+ years of experience in Hospitality, FMCG, ITES, and Private Equity to TreeHouse Hotels. Prior to joining, he served as President of Asset Management & Executive Search South Asia at  HVS Anarock, a leading global hospitality consulting firm. Throughout his career, Ajay has held leadership positions with renowned companies like InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Quatro Global Services, Duet India Hotels, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

“I am incredibly excited to join TreeHouse Hotels at such a pivotal time in the industry and the company’s journey,” “TreeHouse Hotels’ commitment to serve the ever increasing demand from Domestic Travelers who are willing to explore and looking for good quality accommodation at great value.  I look forward to leveraging my expertise to build on TreeHouse Hotels’ position as one of the leading “Made in India” brand focused to serve domestic customers in the hospitality industry and contribute to its continued success.”

Ajay Mehtani

About Ajay Mehtani

Ajay Mehtani has over 30 years of experience in Hospitality, FMCG, ITES, and Private Equity. He has worked with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), leading the Sales and Marketing function in Southwest Asia to grow the presence of IHG brands to over 3500+ rooms across InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn brands in the region. Ajay has worked with Quatro Global Services, looking after the Travel & Hospitality Solutions division, and with Duet India Hotels, handling Asset Management and Development for an investment of over $150 million in internationally branded mid-scale hotels across India. Prior to joining HVS, he worked with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as Regional Director – New Builds, Transitions & Franchise Support for South Asia. He has completed his Master’s in Marketing and Hospitality with Certification in Digital Marketing, Foundation of Business Strategy, Fundamentals of Revenue Management, and the Executive Program in Marketing Strategy from IIM Lucknow.

About TreeHouse Hotels & Resorts:

TreeHouse Hotels, Resorts, Villas and Apartments (Karma Hospitality LLP) stands as a premier hotel management firm which manages, leases, and franchises hotels across key destinations in India while experiencing rapid expansion.  The company operates hotels under the brand name Th.e Luxury Villa Collection, TreeHouse Exotic, TreeHouse and Nest by TreeHouse to cater to all segments of the business.  It has developed strong technology, operations, marketing, sales, digital and distribution systems to support its entire network of Hotels, Resorts, Villas, and Apartments in India to maximise the returns for all its stakeholders. It is a “Made In India” brand focused to cater to the ever-growing demand of the domestic traveler be it for business, leisure, meetings, events, or weddings. It has a strong senior leadership team from the hospitality industry with a combined experience of over 100+ years.

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