About Hotelivate–Savills
Providing innovative professional solutions to build the future of hospitalityHotelivate–Savills is a specialised hospitality consulting firm offering services to clients across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. With a diverse team of consultants bringing a combined experience of over 250 years across the hospitality industry, we are backed by the worldwide reach and capital markets connectivity of leading real estate advisory firm Savills to deliver advisory depth at a truly global scale.
We serve a wide range of industry stakeholders including hotel owners, developers, institutional investors and global brands across all phases of the hospitality lifecycle. From inception through to divestment, our clients benefit from a full spectrum of practical, value-driven services. As a trusted hotel consulting firm, our work is focused on delivering practical, insight-led solutions aligned with evolving market needs.
Our strength lies in our team of experienced professionals, combining deep domain expertise with a collaborative and client-focused approach.
With access to Savills’ global network of over 700 offices, research strength and cross-border capital connectivity, we deliver innovative hospitality advisory at a scale that few firms globally can match. This enables us to support the Indian hospitality industry alongside international markets.
Hotelivate–Savills also hosts some of Asia Pacific’s most influential hospitality conferences, including the Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) and the Tourism Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) across Indonesia, Dubai, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
OUR VALUES
INTEGRITY
EMPATHY
INNOVATION
COMMITMENT
PASSION
WHO WE ARE
Hotelivate is a market leader in the hospitality consulting domain, offering a wide range of professional solutions, all geared to enhance economic returns and asset value for our clients. Our knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry in South, South East Asia, and the MENA region is second to none, which enables us to produce well-documented solutions that contain valuable insight and effective advice.
We understand the hotel business in a holistic fashion and our consultants are qualified with education from leading hospitality schools around the world, while also possessing robust experience in hotel operations as well as real estate finance. Our solutions are aimed at guiding clients to achieve optimal economic returns.
Through our extensive in-house library of industry data, our strong and deep professional network, and 25 plus years of consulting experience, we maintain a thorough repository of market intelligence for the hospitality industry.
OUR WORK – SAMPLES
HOTELIVATE LEADERSHIP
Manav Thadani
Founder Chairman
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A serial entrepreneur, trusted advisor, restaurateur, phillumenist, and passionate hotelier, Manav is the Founder Chairman of Hotelivate – an innovative, new-age consulting firm with a presence across South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Hotelivate is the hospitality industry’s first comprehensive consulting platform, with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai.
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In addition, Manav curates and hosts leading industry conferences across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA), the Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Indonesia, THINC Middle East and THINC Sri Lanka.
He also co-founded SAMHI Hotels, now a publicly listed hotel ownership company with over 30 assets and 5,000 rooms, where he continues to serve on the board. He previously introduced HVS to South Asia in 1997 and, over the following two decades, served as Chairman of HVS Asia Pacific, overseeing eight offices across the region and serving on the firm’s global Board of Directors. Under his leadership, the company grew to become one of Asia’s leading hospitality consulting, valuation and executive search firms.
Known for his passion for hospitality, candid perspectives and continuous innovation in hotel consulting, Manav has built a reputation deeply valued by clients and colleagues alike. Most recently, he has forayed into the restaurant space with INJA – an Indian-Japanese fine dining concept ranked among Asia’s Top 50 Restaurants, along with Camilo’s – an Italian pizzeria in Delhi and SoBo20 – a new dining destination in Mumbai.
Megha Tuli
Partner & Co-Founder
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Megha is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in creating and scaling companies from ideation to fruition. With a background in hospitality from École hôtelière de Lausanne and a rapid rise through the ranks at HVS South Asia, she quickly became the youngest Associate Director of Consulting & Valuation. However, Megha’s true passion lies in bringing ideas to life and providing them with the structure needed for growth.
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Recognizing the potential of the food tech industry, Megha founded a company focused on showcasing the rich culinary heritage of India. By leveraging her expertise and innovative mindset, she crafted an exceptional experience that encapsulated the essence of diverse Indian gastronomy. As the business reached a stable operational state, Megha sought out her next challenge, leading her to co-found Hotelivate.
At Hotelivate, Megha assumes a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s direction and ensuring its continued growth. She possesses an unparalleled drive to create well-thought-out and structured solutions, always seeking to innovate and harness technology to build tools that facilitate growth. Megha’s expertise in the hospitality industry, combined with her innate ability to transform ideas into actionable business strategies, positions her as a highly sought-after professional in the field.
With a remarkable history of establishing successful ventures and a relentless commitment to excellence, Megha is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. Her visionary approach and aptitude for driving tangible results make her an invaluable asset to any venture she undertakes.
Achin Khanna
Managing Partner | Strategic Advisory
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Achin Khanna, Managing Partner at Hotelivate heads the firm’s Strategic Advisory practice. His experience in the consulting field encompasses economic feasibility analyses, asset & large portfolio valuations, operator searches & management contract negotiations, master planning & strategic consulting assignments, both in India and internationally.
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He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has served over a decade with HVS South Asia. Earlier on, Achin spent 10-years in the United States with brands like Hilton, Wyndham & Homestead Studio Suites. Gaining valuable experience across professional roles ranging from hotel operations & revenue management to franchise relations and business development, he understands the hotel business from a holistic perspective. His keen interest in language & literature is amply visible in his inimitable style of writing for & speaking across industry platforms.
Uttam Davé
Chief Strategy Officer
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Uttam Davé is a visionary leader and a seasoned entrepreneur with a remarkable track record in both the Hospitality and Real Estate industries. With a blend of strategic acumen and practical hands-on experience and expertise, he has spearheaded the development of several pioneering businesses and projects across India and internationally.
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His expertise spans strategic planning; corporate development; feasibility analysis, research and data analysis; project conceptualization, development, planning, design; project management, building and construction, hotel pre-opening activities; hotel management, operations, and asset optimization; and legal contract negotiations. Uttam’s distinguished career includes pivotal roles in esteemed organizations such as Accor Hotels, InterGlobe Hotels and Pannell Kerr Forster Consultants, where he played instrumental roles in shaping India’s hospitality landscape. His own entrepreneurial ventures have ranged from luxury resorts to carbon-negative real estate projects. A Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Uttam is renowned for his impeccable integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and extensive contributions to the global tourism and real estate sectors.
Jaideep Nath
Managing Director | Executive Search
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Jaideep Nath brings over 35 years of leadership experience across consultative B2B sales, operations, and business management, working with leading global organisations across banking and financial services, offshoring, and shared services. While his expertise is anchored in the IT & ITES sector, he has consistently delivered outcomes across multiple domains including Healthcare, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, and Consulting.
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He began his career leading operations at Citibank, New Delhi, and subsequently played a key role in launching the American Express Corporate Card business in India. In his role as Regional Manager at American Express, Jaideep was responsible for the profitability and growth of the Travel Network business across India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan—driving network expansion, strengthening compliance frameworks, and ensuring a consistent customer experience across diverse markets.
At Genpact, Jaideep held several leadership positions spanning compliance, mobility, and the India Healthcare business, combining governance excellence with operational transformation. Prior to joining HOTELIVATE, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Shared Services Centre of a privately held HR consulting organization.
Jaideep holds an MBA from the R. A. Podar Institute of Management, Jaipur, and a B.Com. from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Sanaya Jijina
Managing Director | Thailand
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Sanaya, a seasoned professional, has nine years of invaluable experience in Strategic Advisory at Hotelivate. Her expertise spans a spectrum of assignments, showcasing her proficiency in economic feasibility analyses, operator searches, and comprehensive hotel and portfolio valuations. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of properties, from limited-service establishments to upscale and luxury hotels.
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Additionally, she has concluded strategic consulting assignments across geographies, ranging from South Asia to various parts of Asia, South East Asia, the Middle East, and, more recently, Russia.
Beyond her extensive professional achievements, Sanaya is renowned for her adeptness in nurturing teams and brands. Her innate ability to foster collaborative and high-performing teams makes her an invaluable asset. Clients and candidates alike recognize her as a beacon of knowledge and a reliable resource in the realm of strategic advisory. With a proven track record of delivering results, Sanaya stands out as a pivotal force in elevating both team dynamics and brand success.
Satria Wei
Managing Director|Indonesia
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Graduated from hotel management and economic management program, with more than 35 years of experience in various establishments of hospitality services in Indonesia and overseas, Satria has proven his expertise in managing hotels under the big name of worldwide hotel chain companies.
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He started his career with the luxurious Aman Resorts International in Bali, laddering up promptly into some key positions in five-star International Chain Hotels, Condominium & Serviced Apartments and prestigious Golf & Country Clubs in Indonesia and China for brands such as Melia Hotels & Resorts, IHG, Hainan Airlines Group, Rainwood Pine Valley Private Golf Resort, Ciputra Group, Jababeka Group, Maya Resorts Indonesia, PHM Hospitality, a subsidiary company of the biggest integrated tourism company in Southeast Asia – Panorama Group, and MNC Land Bali, a subsidiary company of the biggest media company in Indonesia called MNC Group. Satria provided asset management services and operation assistance towards some prestigious integrated resort projects such as Trump Resort Lido, Trump Resort Bali and Park Hyatt Jakarta. He served as senior consultant for Hotelivate Indonesia and Colliers Indonesia and currently also serve as Founder of Hita Hospitality Management, a hospitality operator.
Siddharth Savkur
Managing Director | Asset Management
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Siddharth has wide-ranging experience with international hospitality brands across key markets in India. He has had long stints with Hyatt and Radisson in different roles and locations. He was the Regional General Manager – India for Alila Hotels and Resorts, overseeing operations and development.
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Having been a hotel GM for several years, Siddharth brings to the table a fluency in all operational areas, financial planning and analysis, sales and marketing strategies, and human resource management. He has also donned the entrepreneurial hat, managing restaurants under his own company based in Goa. Siddharth is an alumnus of IHM Bangalore.
Najmul Khan
Managing Director | Middle East
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Najmul has over 27 years of hospitality experience in Corporate Asset Management, Revenue Distribution, and Sales, Feasibility Development, and Hotel Pre-Opening and Operations spanning 3 continents across various roles with global hospitality chains and the largest property developers in the Middle East. Before joining Hotelivate, Najmul was the Group Director of Sales, Marketing and Distribution for DAMAC.
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In this role, he was responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing, and brand development strategies, both long and short-term, targeted toward existing and new markets to achieve above-market returns for the group’s properties. He was also in charge of feasibility studies for new locations and markets for upcoming hotels and managing the pre-opening and launch of new hotels in various locations worldwide.
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