How Hotelivate was born
Earlier this year, when Hospitality Talk spoke to Manav Thadani, now the Founder Chairman of Hotelivate, he had parted ways with HVS. We get you an insight into the new brand that was formed as an outcome.
How different will Hotelivate’s functioning be from what it was under the HVS banner?
Hotelivate is a new-age hospitality consulting firm with a focused, empathetic, and innovative approach. What sets us apart from other consulting firms operating in the region, including HVS, is that we offer lifecycle consulting – advising the client right from the inception of a project to its opening, and eventually its divestment. It eliminates the need for several different advisors, with a single firm serving as a one-stop shop for all of the client’s needs concerning that project. Presently, there is no ‘dedicated’ hospitality firm offering lifecycle consulting in this part of the world.
Additionally, our solutions are tailored to the needs of our diverse set of clients as against offering templatedriven, cookie-cutter outcomes. Our proprietary models for analyses are dynamic and take into consideration the several local factors that influence investment decisions. We have also embraced technology with both hands for internal efficiencies as well as to provide better insights to our clients.
What advantages does operating under a new name offer?
A new name marks the beginning of a new journey with endless possibilities and exciting opportunities. I have a fantastic team with rich industry experience and an enviable entrepreneurship spirit. Together, we remain committed to excellence and are focused on building a firm that has a forward-looking approach to consulting, offering customised and pertinent solutions. While we are not afraid to change with the times and challenge existing paradigms, we do not undermine the importance of traditional consulting frameworks. Thus, Hotelivate has the agility of a start-up with the delivery mechanism of a stalwart!
In terms of marketing, our work speaks for itself. We have high client retention and were fortunate to have their patronage as we launched Hotelivate. Our referral business from existing and past clients as well as our alumni is extremely strong, which stands as a testament to the quality of our deliverables and healthy client relationships. Having said that, we are not complacent and do recognise the need to promote our services. We are doing this by publishing articles on numerous hospitality topics periodically, positioning us as knowledge leaders in the region. In addition, we are engaging actively on social media and improving our online presence.