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Fun questions. Honest answers. Full on hospitality vibes 😄🎙️

Mr. Kushal Ranjan breaks the biggest myth around hotel website reservations.
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Why should guests book direct when OTAs feel easier?

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To every senior leader shaping this industry this message is for you 🤝💡

Here’s Kushal Ranjan on his biggest win at Pride.
Full conversation in the podcast. 👉 https://youtu.be/7B23WTXgpYM

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Revenue isn’t just numbers it’s decisions that change the game 📈✨

Welcome to the 27th podcast of Hospetalk with Vikas Mehra
Podcast for Hoteliers, the platform where future hoteliers learn directly from those shaping the industry.

What if one conversation could reveal the exact habits, mindset shifts, and decisions that turn a hospitality student into a powerful hotel leader?

In this episode, we sit down with Kushal Ranjan,VP Revenue Pride Hotels a hotelier whose journey is filled with lessons young professionals rarely get access to — unless they’re right inside the industry trenches.

Kushal opens up about his career path, the moments that shaped him, and the real-world challenges he faced while growing through different roles. From learning the fundamentals as a hotel management student to taking on leadership responsibilities, he breaks down the practical decisions that helped him move forward. His story is honest, relatable, and packed with clarity.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:
✨ How to build a strong foundation early in your hospitality career
✨ Leadership habits that accelerate growth
✨ Hotel operations insights students never learn in classrooms
✨ How to stand out during internships and first jobs
✨ The mindset shift that changed the direction of Kushal’s entire journey
✨ What today’s hospitality industry actually expects from young talent

Kushal’s experience reflects the journey of thousands of young hoteliers today — full of ambition, challenges, self-doubt, and big dreams. His insights will give you not only guidance but also confidence to navigate your own path. Whether you’re a hospitality student, a new professional, or someone exploring opportunities in hotels, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

This video is perfect for anyone searching for:
hospitality career advice, hotel management tips, hotelier interviews, hospitality leadership insights, hospitality career growth, hotel operations guidance.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a true industry leader.
Join us as Mr Vipul shares his remarkable journey, valuable insights, and expertise, providing a fresh perspective on the hospitality industry.

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Location Courtesy: The Pride Hotel Pune @ThePrideHotelsLtd

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Chapters

(1:21) – Introduction
(3:47) – Journey: From Accor Management Trainee to VP at Pride Hotels
(7:10) – What Kept Him Motivated Through the Journey
(8:47) – The Career Moment That Changed Everything
(10:16) – Working Across Bangalore, Bangkok & Pune: Lessons That Shaped Him
(12:15) – Pride Hotels’ Rapid Growth & Revenue Strategy Explained
(15:14) – Biggest Challenge in Managing Revenue for 41+ Hotels
(15:54) – Biggest Revenue Win at Pride Hotels
(16:39) – Keeping Teams Motivated During High-Pressure Days
(18:10) – Aligning Revenue, Sales & Marketing Teams
(19:07) – One Leadership Habit He Will Never Change
(20:36) – Handling Long Working Hours in Hospitality
(21:39) – Steps Taken to Maintain Work–Life Balance
(22:40) – Is the Industry Under-Investing in Revenue Talent?
(23:42) – Are Hotels Too Dependent on OTAs?
(24:38) – Is Rate Parity Becoming Impossible in India?
(26:01) – Is Hospitality Education Preparing Students for Commercial Roles?
(27:16) – One Advice for Anyone Entering Hospitality Today
(28:26) – Skills Needed to Build a Career in Revenue Management
(29:17) – Biggest Misconception About Revenue Management & Growth
(29:51) – Would He Still Choose Hospitality If Starting Today?
(30:17) – How AI Is Changing Revenue Management
(31:33) – Will AI Replace Revenue Roles or Make Them Stronger?
(32:07) – AI Tools Used Personally
(32:10) – ChatGPT: Favourite Prompt
(32:27) – Pride Hotels Value He Connects With Most
(34:07) – Vision for Pride Hotels Over the Next 5 Years
(34:53) – Fun, Light Questions & Rapid Fire Round
(38:21) – Message to Students, Professionals & Senior Leaders
(39:26) – End of Episode

E27 | How to Grow in Hospitality: Kushal Ranjan, VP Revenue Pride Hotels, Shares Real-World Lessons

reality check, a reminder, and a push to level up.

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Hospitality pros this one’s for you 👊

A grounded message every hospitality professional should hear.

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Students going abroad for internships how should industry leaders really respond? 🌍 💬

Catch the full wisdom drop in the podcast 👉 https://youtu.be/WBjz2oHAz9U

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A message every hospitality student needs to hear today 📚💡

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When a hospitality legend answers fun questions… you KNOW the tea is good ☕😎

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