Suba Hotels appoints Kevin Ashley Martis as Vice President – Sales & Marketing

Suba Hotels Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Ashley Martis as Vice President – Sales & Marketing . In this leadership role, he will oversee the sales and marketing functions for the company's diverse portfolio of brands, including Suba Hotels, Click Hotels & Resorts, GenX Hotels, RnB Hotels, and the Choice Hotels brands – Clarion, Quality, and Comfort.

Kevin brings over two decades of extensive experience in the Indian hospitality industry, having held key leadership positions with several renowned hotel brands across the country. His expertise spans strategic sales, marketing, business development, revenue generation, brand positioning, and market expansion.

Before joining Suba Hotels Ltd., Kevin served as Associate Vice President – Sales & Marketing (West) at Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., where he was responsible for driving sales and marketing initiatives for The Fern Hotels & Resorts||Series by Marriott portfolio across Western India. During his tenure of more than a decade with the company, he consistently progressed through leadership roles, earning recognition for his strategic vision, business acumen, and ability to deliver sustained growth.

Kevin began his hospitality career with the Bawa Group of Hotels, followed by SunCity Hotels, before joining Sahara Star, Mumbai. He subsequently worked with VITS Hotels & Resorts and Lotus Resorts under Kamat Hotels India Ltd., and later became part of Meluha The Fern, An Ecotel Hotel, the flagship property of Concept Hospitality, where he further strengthened his expertise in hospitality sales and marketing.

As Vice President – Sales & Marketing at Suba Hotels Ltd., Kevin will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to strengthen the company's market position across key business segments. He will lead initiatives focused on accelerating revenue growth, enhancing brand visibility, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving the continued expansion of the group's portfolio across India.

Kevin's appointment marks another significant step in Suba Hotels Ltd.'s growth journey as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team and expand its footprint in the Indian hospitality sector.

Rosetta Hospitality Appoints Rajesh Kattakam as VP – Sales & Business Development

Bengaluru,December 2025: Rosetta Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rajesh Kattakam as Vice President – Sales and Business Development, further strengthening the group’s commercial leadership across its growing luxury portfolio.

With close to two decades of experience in hospitality sales, Rajesh brings a strong understanding of market behaviour, revenue strategy, and relationship-led growth to the role. He will oversee Rosetta Hospitality’s pan-India sales strategy, guiding teams across corporate, leisure, MICE, and experiential travel segments. The mandate also includes strategic partnerships and shaping bespoke guest offerings aligned with the brand’s ethos of conscious luxury.

Rajesh’s career spans leading national and international hospitality brands, including Royal Orchid Hotels and Accor, where he has built high-performing sales teams, forged strong market partnerships, and driven sustained commercial growth. His tenure at these organisations reflects strategic insight, operational rigour, and a strong focus on customer-centric innovation.

A seasoned sales strategist, Rajesh brings deep expertise in enterprise sales, multi-segment market expansion, and the development of high-value commercial alliances. He is known for his ability to anticipate market trends and translate data-driven insights into meaningful guest experiences. In addition to leading the Sales function at Rosetta Hospitality, Rajesh will also steward the organisation’s Development mandate, engaging with potential asset owners and partners exploring lease, lease-back, and other collaborative operating models. His role carries both commercial and strategic significance, supporting Rosetta Hospitality’s next phase of growth.

This appointment underscores Rosetta Hospitality’s continued focus on strengthening its commercial framework while advancing its commitment to meaningful, experience-led luxury across both flagship and emerging properties. Under Rajesh’s leadership, the brand is poised to further enhance its market presence through focused revenue strategies, purposeful partnerships, and a strong emphasis on guest engagement.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Jai Sreedhar, Joint Managing Director & CEO, Rosetta Hospitality, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rajesh to Rosetta Hospitality. His depth of industry experience and value-driven leadership approach align closely with our brand ethos. Rajesh brings a nuanced understanding of sales excellence and market dynamics, and we look forward to the strategic partnerships and guest-focused initiatives he will lead.”

Sharing his thoughts on joining Rosetta Hospitality, Mr. Rajesh Kattakam said, “Rosetta Hospitality stands apart for its vision of authentic, heartfelt luxury. I am pleased to join a brand that values meaningful bespoke experiences over standardised extravagance. My focus will be on building enduring relationships, strengthening the sales ecosystem, expanding strategic partnerships and growth opportunities aligned with the brand’s long-term vision”.

With this appointment, Rosetta Hospitality reinforces its focus on leadership grounded in strategic clarity and disciplined commercial execution. As Rajesh Kattakam takes charge of the sales and business development function, the organisation continues to strengthen its commitment to elevated guest engagement and sustained strategic market leadership.