ZANA - LUXURY RESORTS
The language of ZANA luxury is as much about the intangible as it is about the tangible; about experiences that reconnect you with the self and with your loved ones; about moments that linger and last. Be it a desire to escape into solitude or to meet with an adventure that gives you an adrenaline rush, your stay at ZANA has potential for all that and much more. ZANA is the place of your dreams.
OUR STORY
ZANA is the newest addition to the portfolio of the Espire Hospitality Group. With a deep passion to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences since over 25 years, Espire Hospitality Group is the parent company and force behind some of India’s most memorable hospitality brands including the luxury resort brand – ‘Six Senses’ with its flagship property at Fort Barwara, as well as the mid-market resort chain ‘Country Inn Hotels and Resorts’, with resorts in Bhimtal, Jim Corbett, Goa and Amritsar.
Be it an idyllic weekend retreat steeped in local culture or conceiving your own private sanctuary – come and witness excellence, attention to detail and personalised service that makes you feel extremely special.
With a deep passion to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences since over 25 years, Espire Hospitality Group is the owning company of India’s most magnificent luxury resort ‘Six Senses Fort Barwara’, own and operate a mid-market resort chain ‘Country Inn Hotels and Resorts’ and operate a luxury boutique resort brand ‘ZANA – Luxury Escapes’ that is a confluence of luxury and top notch hospitality.
Be it an idyllic weekend retreat steeped in local culture or conceiving your own private sanctuary – come and witness excellence, attention to detail and personalised service that makes you feel extremely special.
Unique Natural Settings
Signature Service - 'ZANA Way'
Ultimate Experiences
Unique Natural Settings
Ultimate Experiences
Signature Service - 'ZANA Way'
THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chief Operating Officer
AMIT RAI
Visionary. Leader. Wearer of many hats.
Akhil has over 22 years of operational experience with groups such as The Oberoi Group, The Leela Palaces Resorts and Hotels, The Imperial New Delhi, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Marriott International. He specializes in Rooms Division, F&B Management, Revenue Management and Sales.
His belief - Nothing is impossible
Chief Operating Officer
Akhil Arora
Visionary. Leader. Wearer of many hats.
Akhil has over 22 years of operational experience with groups such as The Oberoi Group, The Leela Palaces Resorts and Hotels, The Imperial New Delhi, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Marriott International. He specializes in Rooms Division, F&B Management, Revenue Management and Sales.
His belief - Nothing is impossible
Head of Business Development
SUSHIL AMLANI
Achiever. Explorer. Outdoor Enthusiast.
Sushil is a veteran of hotel business development for almost two decades. Having walked the length and breadth of the country, he is a passionate follower of all markets. He has worked with Premier Inn, Accor, The Park, Sayaji & Sterling Holidays.
His belief - Define your own life. Don't let others write your script
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
AKHIL ARORA
Visionary. Leader. Wearer of many hats.
Akhil is an industry veteran with over 22 years of experience in hospitality and is qualified as a ‘Certified Hotel Administrator’ (CHA) from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. As the Chief Operating Officer at Espire Hospitality Group, Akhil is focused on fuelling the company’s strategic growth and expansion plans.
His belief - Nothing is impossible
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RAJEEV CHATTERJEE
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Rajeev is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with an illustrious career spanning over two and a half decades with premium brands such as Six Senses, Per Aquum, Singapore Airlines, Sterling Holidays and Apollo Hospitals. As the Chief Financial Officer, he will be responsible for leading and supervising the group’s financial operations
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Chief Executive Officer and MD
AKHIL ARORA
Visionary. Leader. Wearer of many hats.
Akhil is an industry veteran with over 22 years of experience in hospitality and is qualified as a ‘Certified Hotel Administrator’ (CHA) from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. As the Chief Operating Officer at Espire Hospitality Group, Akhil is focused on fuelling the company’s strategic growth and expansion plans.
His belief - Nothing is impossible
Chief Financial Officer
RAJEEV CHATTERJEE
Financial Expert. Traveler. Achiever.
Rajeev is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with an illustrious career spanning over two and a half decades with premium brands such as Six Senses, Per Aquum, Singapore Airlines, Sterling Holidays and Apollo Hospitals. As the Chief Financial Officer, he will be responsible for leading and supervising the group’s financial operations
His belief - Whatever you are, be a good one.
Chief Executive Officer and MD
AKHIL ARORA
Visionary. Leader. Wearer of many hats.
His belief - Nothing is impossible
Chief Financial Officer
RAJEEV CHATTERJEE
Financial Expert. Traveler. Achiever.
Rajeev is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with an illustrious career spanning over two and a half decades with premium brands such as Six Senses, Per Aquum, Singapore Airlines, Sterling Holidays and Apollo Hospitals. As the Chief Financial Officer, he will be responsible for leading and supervising the group’s financial operations
His belief - Whatever you are, be a good one.
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
NEHA RANA DUTTA
Peoples Person. Avid Reader. Fun Loving.
Her belief - Consistency and creativity will surely lead to success
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
NEHA RANA DUTTA
Peoples Person. Avid Reader. Fun Loving.
Her belief - Consistency and creativity will surely lead to success
DIRECTOR CULINARY
AVINASH HANDOO
Creative, Soft Spoken, Sports lover
As the Director of Culinary at Espire Hospitality, Chef Avinash is the driving force behind the culinary excellence that defines our brand. With a culinary journey spanning more than two decades, he combines his passion for food with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. His vision is to elevate our culinary offerings to new heights, ensuring that every dish is a masterpiece and every meal is a memorable event.
His belief - Life is a journey, embrace it.
HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
ANKITA DAWAR
Avid Dreamer. Perfectionist. Coffee Lover.
Her belief - Don’t stop, until it’s done
HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
ANKITA DAWAR
Avid Dreamer. Perfectionist. Coffee Lover.
Ankita is a hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in handling marketing and communications for the top hotels brands at corporate and unit level. She is an expert in driving business results, building collaborative partnerships, driving innovation and adapting experiential marketing approach for the brands.
Her belief - Don’t stop, until it’s done
Head of Revenue Management and E-distribution
Mohd. Aamir
Strategic Thinker, Cricket Lover, Travel Enthusiast
His belief - Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
Head of Human Resources
SILKY ROHILLA
Compassionate. Outdoor Enthusiast. Chai Lover.
Her belief - Do what is right, not what is easy
Head - Information Technology
NAVEEN AHUJA
Tech Guru. Friendly. Cricket Lover
Naveen is responsible for the company’s digital transformation, overseeing IT operations, integrating new technology, and risk management. He brings with him an extensive experience of over 15 years and his goal is to strengthen the technical capabilities of Espire Hospitality group.
His belief - If you can dream it, you can do it.
Director of Operations
Sanjay Kumar
Traveller, Chail Lover, Strategic Thinker
Sanjay leads the way in ensuring the smooth execution and excellence that characterizes our operations. With a career spanning over a decade in the hospitality industry, Sanjay merges his zeal for operational efficiency with an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences.
His belief - Appreciate yourself and others will follow.
Head of Revenue Management and E-distribution
Mohd. Aamir
Strategic Thinker, Cricket Lover, Travel Enthusiast
His belief - Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
Head of Human Resources
SILKY ROHILLA
Compassionate. Outdoor Enthusiast. Chai Lover.
Her belief - Do what is right, not what is easy
Head - Information Technology
NAVEEN AHUJA
Tech Guru. Friendly. Cricket Lover
Naveen is responsible for the company’s digital transformation, overseeing IT operations, integrating new technology, and risk management. He brings with him an extensive experience of over 15 years and his goal is to strengthen the technical capabilities of Espire Hospitality group.
His belief - If you can dream it, you can do it.
DIRECTOR CULINARY
AVINASH HANDOO
Creative, Soft Spoken, Sports lover
His belief - Life is a journey, embrace it.
Director of Operations
Sanjay Kumar
Traveller, Chail Lover, Strategic Thinker
Sanjay leads the way in ensuring the smooth execution and excellence that characterizes our operations. With a career spanning over a decade in the hospitality industry, Sanjay merges his zeal for operational efficiency with an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences.