Treebo Hospitality Ventures Elevates Hardik Goyal to Founding Partner

Treebo Hospitality Ventures Elevates Hardik Goyal to Founding Partner

By Hariharan U

Published on August 28, 2025

 Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) has announced the elevation of Hardik Goyal as founding partner, recognising his decade-long journey of shaping the company’s vision, building strong teams, and driving growth in India’s affordable hospitality sector.

Since THV’s inception, Goyal has played a pivotal role in establishing the company as one of the most trusted players in the segment. Over the years, he has been instrumental in grooming future leaders, strengthening the organisation’s culture, and steering its transformation into a technology-led hospitality brand.

In addition to his new designation, Goyal will continue as Chief Commercial Officer, where he oversees all revenue-generating functions including brand direct sales, corporate sales, OTA partnerships, pricing, and revenue planning. His efforts in building sustainable demand systems, designing pricing strategies, and creating property-level performance models have been key to delivering consistent value to both guests and hotel partners.

As founding partner, Goyal will now take on an expanded mandate that focuses on strengthening THV’s presence in tier-2, tier-3, and tier-4 cities, accelerating hotel portfolio growth, and scaling the company’s technology-driven Hotel Superhero platform. He will also collaborate closely with co-founder Sidharth Gupta to shape Treebo’s long-term strategy, foster high-performing teams, and spearhead innovations in guest experience and operational efficiency.

Sidharth Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Treebo Hospitality Ventures, said, “Hardik’s journey with Treebo is a testament to his dedication, vision, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We are grateful for his steadfast leadership through every challenge and opportunity, and for being an inspiring force for our team. As founding partner, his expertise and passion will continue to drive Treebo to new heights”.

Widely admired within the organisation for his empathetic and empowering leadership style, Goyal is known for promoting a culture of meritocracy, ownership, and collaboration. Many colleagues have thrived under his mentorship, reflecting his long-lasting impact on the company’s people-first culture.

Sharing his thoughts on the elevation, Goyal said, “It has been an extraordinary honour to contribute to Treebo’s journey over the past decade, a period defined by shared vision and resilience. I am deeply thankful for the trust, collaboration, and unwavering support of our exceptional team, which has been the cornerstone of our success. As founding partner, I look forward to leading with renewed purpose expanding THV’s footprint, enhancing guest experiences, and pioneering solutions that will redefine hospitality in India”.

With this elevation, Treebo reaffirms its confidence in Goyal’s leadership as the company enters a new phase of growth, innovation, and expansion.


Vineet Kumar Mishra Appointed General Manager at Novotel Guwahati GS Road

Vineet Kumar Mishra Appointed General Manager at Novotel Guwahati GS Road

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 31, 2025

Novotel Guwahati GS Road has announced the appointment of Vineet Kumar Mishra as its new General Manager. With a remarkable career spanning over 19 years, Mishra brings extensive leadership experience from renowned hospitality brands such as Hilton, Radisson, Accor, and Lemon Tree Hotels.

Throughout his professional journey, he has successfully led diverse teams, driven operational excellence, and introduced guest-centric initiatives that reflect his deep passion for hospitality and service innovation. His strategic mindset and people-first approach have consistently contributed to enhanced guest satisfaction and sustainable business growth.

Sharing his excitement about the new role, Vineet Kumar Mishra said,

“As I step into this exciting new role, I look forward to continuing my journey with Accor and leading an incredible team, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering memorable experiences for every guest at Novotel Guwahati GS Road.”

With Mishra’s appointment, Novotel Guwahati GS Road aims to strengthen its leadership team and reinforce its commitment to offering exceptional service and enriching guest experiences in the region.


Satish Semwal Appointed as General Manager of Fortune Park Haridwar

Satish Semwal Appointed as General Manager of Fortune Park Haridwar

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 31, 2025

Fortune Hotels, a member of the ITC Hotels Group, has announced the appointment of Satish Semwal as the General Manager of Fortune Park Haridwar.

A seasoned hotelier with over 18 years of experience, Semwal brings a proven track record in hotel operations, brand management, and service excellence. In his new role, he will lead the hotel’s operations with a focus on enhancing guest experiences and further strengthening the brand’s presence in the region.

Throughout his distinguished career, Semwal has held leadership positions across reputed hospitality brands including Lemon Tree Hotels, Sarovar Portico, Amatra Dunsvirk Court Mussoorie, Holiday Inn Katra, and Hilton Worldwide India.

Before joining Fortune Park Haridwar, he served as General Manager at Sarovar Portico Panipat, where he successfully improved operational performance and reinforced the hotel’s market position.

Known for his strong operational insight, people-first leadership style, and dedication to service quality, Satish Semwal is poised to play a key role in driving growth and excellence at Fortune Park Haridwar.


Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore Appoints Michael Bikash Gomes as New Human Resources Manager

Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore Appoints Michael Bikash Gomes as New Human Resources Manager

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 30, 2025

Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore has announced the appointment of Michael Bikash Gomes as its new Human Resources Manager. In this role, Michael will oversee the complete HR lifecycle at the property, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and development, employee relations, and labor law compliance.

Michael brings with him over nine years of experience in the hospitality sector, having previously served at Hyatt Place Hampi, where he successfully led HR operations and implemented the Hyatt People Philosophy with great success. His expertise in employee engagement, HR policy development, and compliance management is expected to further strengthen Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore’s human resources function and enrich the overall employee experience.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Michael Bikash Gomes said,

“Being back with the Hyatt Centric MG Road family makes me very happy! The warm welcome and support from everyone have warmed my heart. I'm thrilled to be back on such a vibrant team and am looking forward to developing, learning, and making memories with the Centric Circuit team. Cheers to a wonderful adventure!”

With Michael’s appointment, Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore continues to uphold its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, aligned with Hyatt’s core values of care, development, and well-being.

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