Saniya Kale

BBA, MBA

Consultant, Mumbai, India

Ms Kale's primary responsibilities encompass thorough market studies for clients’ prospective hotel projects. This involves collecting and analysing data to recommend the appropriate type of hotel, its features, and assessing demand and supply dynamics, along with financial projections. She also assists in visualizing and analyzing data related to hotel supply, development status, and other relevant metrics to support strategic decision-making.


Bio

Saniya Kale is a Consultant at Horwath HTL Mumbai, specialising in market studies for prospective hotel projects. Her role involves collecting and analysing data to recommend the optimal type of hotel, its features, and assessing demand and supply dynamics. She also develops financial projections and provides visual and analytical insights into hotel supply, development status, and other critical metrics to support strategic decision-making for clients.

Saniya brings valuable operational expertise from her previous roles in revenue management, having worked with Marriott India and a revenue management consultancy as a Revenue Analyst. During this time, she gained hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of hotels in Mumbai and Africa, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of the hospitality industry. This experience forms the foundation of her ability to connect operational realities with strategic insights.

In her current role, Saniya focuses on delivering data-driven insights through comprehensive competitive and industry research. She engages with hotel professionals and stakeholders to gather actionable intelligence, ensuring clients receive accurate and informed recommendations for their investment decisions. Her reports are designed to provide clarity and strategic value, aligning with clients’ goals in a competitive and dynamic market.

With a BBA and MBA, Saniya combines her academic background with practical experience to provide robust analytical support and strategic advice. Her commitment to precision and client satisfaction makes her a valuable asset to the Horwath HTL team in Mumbai.

Expert Insights

Cutting edge analysis.

Report

India Hotel Market Review 2023

In 2023, India’s hotel sector continued its impressive growth trajectory, with key metrics showcasing significant improvements. The All-India Average Daily Rate (ADR) reached Rs. 7,479, marking a 31.6% increase from 2019. Supply growth hit a record high with 14,000 new rooms added, raising the total inventory to over 183,000 rooms across 2,553 hotels in 403 destinations. The sector’s market capitalization surged to Rs. 1,282 billion, a remarkable 473% increase from 2015.

Vijay Thacker
Vijay Thacker
Managing Director, India
Report

India Hotel Market Review 2022

The Indian hotel market experienced a significant resurgence in 2022, marked by strong performances across various segments and regions. This year was considered exceptional by many in the industry, with numerous hotels achieving record-breaking results. According to a survey by Horwath HTL, 65% of respondents reported 2022 as their best year ever, while another 30% ranked it among their top three years.

Vijay Thacker
Vijay Thacker
Managing Director, India
Report

Asia Pacific Hotel Sustainability Trends 2021

The “Asia Pacific Sustainability Trends 2021” report offers an in-depth look at sustainability practices within the hotel industry across 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Compiled from data provided by 2,356 hotels, this sixth annual report examines the evolution of energy and water usage, cost trends, and the adoption of sustainability initiatives, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robert Hecker
Robert Hecker
Managing Director, Singapore
Report

Asia Pacific Hotel Sustainability Trends 2022

Greenview and Horwath HTL are pleased to present the annual Asia Pacific Sustainability Trends 2022 report, which is published for the seventh consecutive year. This report presents results of the 2022 Horwath HTL Asia Pacific Hotel Industry survey. For this year’s report, a total of 2,586 hotels across 15 countries participated by contributing information about their uptake in sustainability practices as well as utility data from 2021 calendar year. The data is compared against a 2019 baseline to provide insight into the average changes in energy and water consumption and costs by country and service type pre and post pandemic. Additionally, sustainability practices undertaken by hotels were also analyzed to understand implementation status at the country level. Continuous spreading of awareness and scaling of solutions globally will enable further advancement in this region. We are proud to support the industry’s effort to benchmark best practices in sustainability, with the results of this report contributing towards publicly available industry-wide initiatives for hoteliers to understand their properties’ sustainability standing: the Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking study, Green Lodging Trends Report and Greenview Hotel Footprinting Tool. We would like to acknowledge and thank the Honorary Advisory Board for the Horwath HTL annual hotel industry surveys and the supporting Country Hotel Associations for their participation and strong support.

Robert Hecker
Robert Hecker
Managing Director, Singapore
Report

India Hotel Market Review 2021

The 2021 India Hotel Market Review, a collaboration between STR and Horwath HTL India, provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry’s performance amid the ongoing pandemic. Despite numerous challenges, the market showed signs of recovery, primarily driven by domestic leisure travel.

Vijay Thacker
Vijay Thacker
Managing Director, India
Report

Asia Pacific Hotel Sustainability Trends 2020

The “Asia Pacific Sustainability Trends 2020” report provides a detailed examination of sustainability practices in the hotel industry across 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the report reflects ongoing efforts to improve sustainability across various aspects of hotel operations, including energy usage, water conservation, and the adoption of eco-friendly practices.

Robert Hecker
Robert Hecker
Managing Director, Singapore