Ashish Sikka to Head Global Growth of RateGain’s UNO Platform

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain) has announced the appointment of Ashish Sikka as Senior Vice President and Business Head – UNO. In this capacity, Ashish will be responsible for spearheading the global growth of UNO, RateGain’s AI-powered suite designed to simplify, automate, and enhance hotel operations.

UNO: A Unified, AI-Led Hospitality Platform

UNO integrates RateGain’s Channel Manager, Central Reservation System (CRS), Booking Engine, and VIVA—an AI-driven voice and agentic solution—into a seamless platform. This unified approach is aimed at eliminating silos, automating key decisions, and delivering measurable improvements in bookings and distribution efficiency. The solution has already seen strong adoption from hotel partners, reporting tangible performance gains in a short time.

Strategic Vision and Global Rollout

Ashish will be at the helm of strategy, innovation, and global adoption for UNO, focusing on further enhancing its AI capabilities to support data-driven decisions for hoteliers. With more than 17 years of experience in strategy, transformation, and leadership across companies like Ecom Express, OYO, Propstack, and Kearney, Ashish brings deep cross-functional and international expertise across India, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Leadership Endorsement

“Ashish brings a rare blend of strategic foresight and operational excellence, along with a strong understanding of AI-driven business models,” said Bhanu Chopra, Founder and Managing Director, RateGain. “With AI continuing to redefine how the travel industry operates, Ashish’s leadership will accelerate the growth of our UNO platforms—making them smarter, faster, and more effective for our customers globally. We are delighted to welcome him to RateGain.”

Future-Ready Solutions for a Dynamic Industry

“Travel as a category is becoming more personalized, non-discretionary, highly segmented, and digitally led,” said Ashish Sikka, Senior Vice President and Business Head – UNO Platforms, RateGain. “Hotels and travel providers globally need credible SaaS partners who can deliver revenue-maximizing, efficient platforms that offer real competitive advantage. RateGain is uniquely positioned to solve for the traveler journey with its AI-first platforms, and I’m excited to join the team to build and scale these next-generation solutions.”