### **Overview** Espire Hospitality Limited is a rapidly growing Indian hospitality company with a diversified portfolio of properties spanning ultra-luxury, upscale, and mid-market segments. As a core entity of the **Espire Group**—a multi-sector conglomerate with operations in hospitality, IT solutions, education, and real estate—the company leverages cross-industry synergies to drive sustainable expansion and operational excellence. Positioned as both an **owner and operator** of its assets, Espire Hospitality delivers integrated control across the hospitality value chain, enabling consistent branding, guest experience, and asset performance. --- ### **Brand Portfolio & Market Positioning (Three-Tier Strategy)** Espire Hospitality operates a **multi-tiered brand strategy** to cater to diverse traveler segments across India: | Brand | Segment | Key Features | Target Audience | |------|--------|-------------|-----------------| | **Six Senses Fort Barwara** | Ultra-Luxury | Heritage palace resort in Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore; globally acclaimed for wellness, sustainability, and luxury | High-net-worth individuals, wellness seekers, destination weddings | | **ZANA Luxury Resorts** | Upscale / Boutique Luxury | Culturally immersive, nature-integrated luxury escapes in spiritual and scenic destinations | Affluent travelers, adventure seekers, luxury leisure guests | | **Country Inn Hotels & Resorts** | Midscale | Mid-market chain offering comfort, quality, and value | Families, solo travelers, corporate groups, leisure tourists | > *Note: While Espire Hospitality owns Six Senses Fort Barwara, operations are managed by Six Senses under a strategic partnership to maintain global brand standards.* --- ### **Portfolio & Geographic Presence** As of September 2025, Espire Hospitality manages **13 hotels and resorts** across key tourist, spiritual, and leisure destinations in India. #### **Current Properties Include:** - **Six Senses Fort Barwara** – Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan - **ZANA Luxury Resorts** – Udaipur (Rajasthan), Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Ranthambore (Rajasthan), Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) - **Country Inn Hotels & Resorts** – Bhimtal, Mussoorie, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Goa, Vrindavan, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Dehradun, and others #### **New Openings (FY25 – Q1 FY26):** - **Zana by the Ganges, Rishikesh (Apr 2025)** – Fourth ZANA property; modern design with views of the Ganges, targeting solo, family, and spiritual travelers. - **Country Inn Premier, Amritsar (FY25)** - **Country Inn, Ayodhya (FY25)** - **Country Inn Gurugram & Maribella Amritsar (Q1 FY26)** – Added 75+ rooms These additions brought **over 275 new rooms** to the portfolio in recent months. --- ### **Strategic Investments & Capital Raising** - **₹3,200 Lakhs (₹320 Crores) raised via preferential equity allotment** (Sep 2025) from strategic investors to: - Accelerate new hotel development - Upgrade existing infrastructure - Enhance guest experiences across all brands - **Upper-Luxury Resort Development Near Vrindavan:** - Projected investment: **₹300 Crores** (equity + debt-funded) - Target: Capture premium demand in spiritual and leisure tourism - Reflects long-term vision to dominate high-growth experiential travel corridors - **Potential Merger with Associate Company:** - A proposal to merge a group entity holding a **significant land bank** is under review - Pending board and shareholder approval (expected by end of Q3 FY2025) - Would enhance land availability and reduce acquisition costs for future developments --- ### **Leadership & Governance** - **Mr. Akhil Arora** – *CEO & Managing Director*, Espire Hospitality Group - Spearheading brand expansion and operational strategy - Introduced the **“ZANA Way”** — a unique hospitality philosophy combining luxury, cultural immersion, and personalized experiences - **Mr. Gagan Oberoi** – *Non-Executive Non-Independent Director* (Seeking Re-appointment as of Sep 2025) - Over 30 years of leadership experience in large-scale operations and client engagements - Key contributor to achieving **CMMI Level 5 (Dev + SVC)** and multiple **ISO certifications** (quality & data security) within the Espire Group - Holds senior certifications from **IIM Calcutta**, **Carnegie Mellon University**, and **KPMG**, with expertise in technology and business transformation --- ### **Stock Information** - **BSE Code:** 532016 - Public Limited Company incorporated as *Senso E Biz Solutions Limited* in 2000 (rebranded/repurposed under Espire Group’s hospitality vertical) ---