OUR VISION

manav@hotelivate.com | +919811067835

A serial entrepreneur, trusted advisor, foodie, phillumenist and a passionate hotelier, Manav brought HVS to South Asia in 1997. In a market that hadn’t yet recognized the need for professional consulting expertise, Manav grew HVS South Asia into a formidable consulting, valuation and executive search firm before launching the now-highly acclaimed Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA) in 2005. With an ever-growing passion to provide solutions to the hospitality sector, he set up HOSI, THINC Indonesia & Sri Lanka conferences, a professional skills development vertical and most recently HVS Investment Advisory Services. As co-founder of SAMHI, India’s most sought-after Hotel Investment Company, Manav forayed into the world of hotel ownership on behalf of foreign institutional capital a few years ago. Hotelivate is the next step in his vision to provide end-to-end solutions to the hospitality sector with an eye on curating customised results that can assist hotel industry stakeholders throughout the life-cycle of a hotel. Manav’s passion for the hotel business coupled with his inimitable style of speaking his mind, while constantly innovating in the space of hotel consulting has earned him a reputation that is highly valued by his clients and colleagues.Read More…

megha@hotelivate.com | +919910888131

A graduate of École hôtelière de Lausanne, Megha chose HVS South Asia as the starting point in her career – one that has been witness to an enriching and diverse set of experiences. Megha grew through the ranks at HVS quickly and was the youngest Associate Director of Consulting & Valuation before launching a food tech company focused on Indian food. As founder, she set out to provide an experience that captured the essence of the various culinary experiences that have been an integral part of the gastronomic history of India. As the business reached a stable operating state, Megha decided that it was time to move on in search of her next challenge. As Co-founder of Hotelivate, Megha is responsible for the overall planning and execution of business and ensuring the ongoing growth strategy of the firm. Her drive to create well thought-out and structured solutions and her unique ability to craft business ideas for all things hospitality makes Megha a highly sought-after industry person.Read More…

Natwar Nagar spearheads the Executive Search practice at Hotelivate. With more than 25 years of experience in the domain of Human Resources, Natwar’s comprehensive understanding of people dynamics is truly unparalleled. His career began as an HR Manager in Manufacturing and has since, been instrumental in setting up the HVS Executive Search practice in India. Numerous success stories from across industries are a testament to a decade and a half of his devotion towards Executive Search. His careful analysis of attrition trends and availability of required Executive pool has assisted him in venturing into non-hospitality sectors such as real estate, education, and manufacturing. In addition to his professional dedication, he is a fitness enthusiast and a spirited philanthropist.Read More…

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. 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.Read More…

saurabh@hotelivate.com | +919999635588

Saurabh Gupta is Managing Partner with Hotelivate, leading the Investment Advisory and Asset Management practices for the firm. His experience in the hotel industry is multifaceted, having performed diverse roles ranging from hotel business development, strategic planning and market assessments to hotel operations, contract negotiations, asset management and transaction advisory. Saurabh’s two decades of experience with companies such as the Taj Group, Premier Inn, Accor Hotels and HVS enables him to bring to the table a blend of macro and micro perspective. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is an author to numerous hospitality industry focused articles. Additionally, Saurabh’s affinity for culinary delights is at par with his enthusiasm for fitness; a dichotomy he loves to balance every day! Read More…

satria@hotelivate.com | +628123031400

Satria Wei has over 30 years of experience in various establishments of hospitality services in Indonesia and overseas and has proven his expertise in managing hotels under many prestigious worldwide hotel companies. He started his career with the luxurious Aman Resorts International in Bali and laddering up promptly into some key positions in 5-star International Chain Hotels, Condominium & Serviced Apartments and prestigious Golf & Country Clubs in Indonesia and China for solid brands such as Melia Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels, IHG, Hainan Airlines Group, Rainwood Pine Valley Private Golf Resort, Ciputra Group, Jababeka Group, Maya Resorts Indonesia and PHM Hospitality, a subsidiary company of the biggest integrated tourism company in South East Asia – Panorama Group. His last post as a Director and COO of MNC Land Bali, a subsidiary company of the biggest media company in Indonesia called MNC Group provided asset management and operation assistance towards some prestigious integrated resort projects such as Trump Resort Lido, Trump Resort Bali and Park Hyatt Jakarta. Read More…

puneet@hotelivate.com | +6591070450

Puneet comes with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in various hotel and corporate level roles in Marketing, Revenue Management and Distribution for chains such as the Four Seasons and Taj Hotels Resorts Palaces Safaris. Puneet is also involved in various industry-wide initiatives. He serves as the Asia Pacific Chair to the HSMAI Revenue Management Advisory Board and has successfully completed 2 terms as the Asia Pacific Chair on the Board of Directors of Hotel Electronic Distribution Networking Association (HEDNA). Puneet also served as a member of the Leading Hotels of the World International Rooms, Revenue Management and Distribution Advisory Board. Additionally, Puneet has personal investments in several successful Restaurant and Bar projects in Singapore that have established themselves among the most successful brands and gives him first-hand insight as a quintessential entrepreneur. Read More…