More about Nirav Akshay Oza
I'm Nirav Akshay Oza, CEO of Efcee Hotels, a seasoned hotelier and businessman with a passion for building brands and networks. With over a decade of experience leading business operations for top hotel management firms and enterprise organisations around the world, I bring a unique blend of hospitality expertise and business acumen to the table.
At Efcee Hotels, we are focused on developing a comprehensive hospitality business that incorporates the latest industry trends and innovations. We are currently in the process of expanding our hotel asset portfolio, with a range of hotels managed by different companies.
I am particularly proud of our role in establishing the Efcee Sarovar Portico, a landmark hotel in Bhavnagar with over 100 keys and multiple F&B outlets. Additionally, we have overseen the conversion of a 4-star hotel in Ahmedabad into a new five-star hotel managed by the prestigious Taj Group under their Vivanta brand.
My international hotel management degree from the Pacific International Hotel Management School in New Zealand, the School of Hotel Management at the International Hotel and Tourism Institute in Switzerland, and the Blue Mountain School of Hotel Management in NSW, Australia, provides me with a strong foundation in the hospitality industry.
I'm always interested in networking and exploring new opportunities, so please feel free to reach out and connect with me. Let's work together to build something great!
At Efcee Hotels, we are focused on developing a comprehensive hospitality business that incorporates the latest industry trends and innovations. We are currently in the process of expanding our hotel asset portfolio, with a range of hotels managed by different companies.
I am particularly proud of our role in establishing the Efcee Sarovar Portico, a landmark hotel in Bhavnagar with over 100 keys and multiple F&B outlets. Additionally, we have overseen the conversion of a 4-star hotel in Ahmedabad into a new five-star hotel managed by the prestigious Taj Group under their Vivanta brand.
My international hotel management degree from the Pacific International Hotel Management School in New Zealand, the School of Hotel Management at the International Hotel and Tourism Institute in Switzerland, and the Blue Mountain School of Hotel Management in NSW, Australia, provides me with a strong foundation in the hospitality industry.
I'm always interested in networking and exploring new opportunities, so please feel free to reach out and connect with me. Let's work together to build something great!
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