Kartik Goyal
Senior Business Development Manager – International & Domestic Hospitality Markets
About Kartik
Kartik Goyal is a hospitality technology sales and business development professional specializing in helping hotels accelerate direct revenue growth through technology-led commercial strategies. As the Senior Business Development Manager at Simplotel, he works closely with hotel owners, CXOs, and leadership teams across India and international markets to strengthen direct booking channels, reduce OTA dependency, and build sustainable commercial growth. With expertise spanning enterprise SaaS sales, consultative selling, GTM strategy, and strategic partnerships, Kartik helps hospitality businesses align technology with their commercial objectives while navigating the complexities of today's digital distribution landscape.
Professional Experience
Kartik's career has been focused on hospitality technology, enterprise SaaS sales, and strategic business development, giving him hands-on experience in solving commercial challenges for hotels through digital transformation. Since joining Simplotel, he has steadily progressed through multiple leadership roles, expanding business across domestic and international hospitality markets including North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Nepal, and India.
Working directly with independent hotels and hotel groups, Kartik has successfully partnered with owners and senior decision-makers to improve direct booking performance, strengthen digital presence, optimize customer acquisition strategies, and implement hospitality technology solutions that deliver measurable commercial results. His consultative approach enables hotels to make informed technology investments while maintaining long-term revenue growth.
Key Achievements
Senior Business Development Manager at Simplotel, leading business expansion across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Nepal, and North & East India.
Successfully onboarded 400+ upmarket hotels, including independent properties and leading hotel groups, onto the Simplotel platform.
Led international and domestic hospitality business development initiatives, contributing significantly to Simplotel's portfolio growth and market expansion.
Built long-term strategic partnerships with hotel owners, CXOs, and commercial leaders through consultative enterprise SaaS selling.
Developed expertise in hospitality technology adoption, GTM strategy, enterprise sales, and direct revenue optimization for hotels.
Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with specialization in Marketing from GNIOT Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from CCS University.
Certified in Digital Marketing, Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, and Cultural Sensitivity in the Workplace.
Kartik is uniquely positioned to advise hospitality professionals because he works directly with hotel owners and leadership teams on one of the industry's most pressing challenges—building profitable direct booking channels while reducing dependence on online travel agencies. Through his experience in hospitality technology, enterprise SaaS sales, and consultative business development, he understands how hotels can leverage digital solutions to improve commercial performance without compromising brand control.
Having successfully partnered with hundreds of independent hotels and hotel groups, Kartik provides practical guidance on selecting the right technology, strengthening direct booking ecosystems, improving customer acquisition, and aligning commercial strategies with long-term business objectives. His hands-on market experience enables hotel owners, sales leaders, and revenue professionals to confidently embrace technology that delivers measurable business growth.