Simplotalks Ep. 1 - Cracking the Code of Mid-Scale Hotels: Where Comfort Meets Value
August 4, 2025
In this inaugural episode of Simplotalks, Tarun Goyal, Founder & CEO of Simplotel, sits down with Aryavir, Managing Director at Clarks Hotels & Resorts, and Upendra Gulrajai, Founder & CEO of NextGen Hotels & Resorts, for a dynamic conversation on the evolving landscape of the mid-scale hotel segment in India.
From demystifying what truly defines a mid-scale hotel to uncovering how aviation hubs are reshaping hospitality growth in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights for every hotelier looking to stay ahead.
Key Takeaways:
How emerging aviation hubs are fuelling demand in secondary and tertiary cities
What sets a true mid-scale hotel apart in today’s competitive market
Strategies for designing experiences that resonate with the new-age traveller
Why tier-2 and tier-3 cities are the next big frontier for Indian hospitality
About Simplotel:
Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 2,000 hotels across 21 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.
*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
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