Manish Aryan

Co-founder and CEO

Bhimanand Kumar (Manish Aryan)  is the innovative CEO of CityLaila, a fast-growing travel company revolutionizing how people explore the world. With over 10 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, he has built CityLaila into a trusted name for personalized, affordable, premium end-to-end travel requirements starting from accommodation, visa, air ticket, local tours & attractions and transfer services.

Since the time CityLaila was established in 2019, he has spearheaded several initiatives that have led to a 300% increase in annual revenue and also expanded the company’s reach to over 33 countries. Under His leadership, CityLaila launched its groundbreaking AI-powered trip planning platform, which has attracted over 1 million active users and won the 2023 Travel Innovation Award.

Manish’s deep understanding of travel trends and consumer behaviour positions him as a leader in redefining modern travel. His passion for creating immersive and eco-conscious travel experiences has earned CityLaila partnerships with leading airlines, luxury resorts, and conservation organizations worldwide.

Before CityLaila, Manish played executive roles at GlobalTour Adventures and LuxeTravel Group, where he managed multi-million-dollar projects and pioneered strategies that increased customer retention by 45%. He holds a Master's degree from Pes University and a Bachelor’s in computer science from India.

A passionate traveller Hisself, Manish has explored over 20 countries and contributed his firsthand knowledge of diverse cultures into every aspect of CityLaila’s offerings. He is committed to fostering sustainability in tourism and has pledged to make CityLaila carbon-neutral by 2030.

Recently, CityLaila announced $2 million in funding from an undisclosed financial company and said it had achieved overall profitability for the first time. It also unveiled a three-pronged growth strategy that encompasses product innovation, digital and social marketing, and ease of paying.

Manish’s vision for CityLaila is to become the global leader in experiential travel, offering customers seamless, transformative journeys while making a positive impact on the planet.Bhimanand Kumar (Manish Aryan)  is the innovative CEO of CityLaila, a fast-growing travel company revolutionizing how people explore the world. With over 10 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, he has built CityLaila into a trusted name for personalized, affordable, premium end-to-end travel requirements starting from accommodation, visa, air ticket, local tours & attractions and transfer services.

Since the time CityLaila was established in 2019, he has spearheaded several initiatives that have led to a 300% increase in annual revenue and also expanded the company’s reach to over 33 countries. Under His leadership, CityLaila launched its groundbreaking AI-powered trip planning platform, which has attracted over 1 million active users and won the 2023 Travel Innovation Award.

Manish’s deep understanding of travel trends and consumer behaviour positions him as a leader in redefining modern travel. His passion for creating immersive and eco-conscious travel experiences has earned CityLaila partnerships with leading airlines, luxury resorts, and conservation organizations worldwide.

Before CityLaila, Manish played executive roles at GlobalTour Adventures and LuxeTravel Group, where he managed multi-million-dollar projects and pioneered strategies that increased customer retention by 45%. He holds a Master's degree from Pes University and a Bachelor’s in computer science from India.

A passionate traveller Hisself, Manish has explored over 20 countries and contributed his firsthand knowledge of diverse cultures into every aspect of CityLaila’s offerings. He is committed to fostering sustainability in tourism and has pledged to make CityLaila carbon-neutral by 2030.

Recently, CityLaila announced $2 million in funding from an undisclosed financial company and said it had achieved overall profitability for the first time. It also unveiled a three-pronged growth strategy that encompasses product innovation, digital and social marketing, and ease of paying.

Manish’s vision for CityLaila is to become the global leader in experiential travel, offering customers seamless, transformative journeys while making a positive impact on the planet.