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Defining Karavansara
Company Background Operational Strategies Current Portfolio Future Locations Management Team Kalan Real Estate
Who We Are
The Karavansara Group was formed in 2005 to develop and manage high end properties in Asias leading locations. Our vision is to create opportunities which are founded in sound business sense and at the same time promote and enhance the unique cultural heritage of Asia. The partners of the group have over 45 years of experience developing hotels and resorts in Asia in various sections including design/construction, financial institutions, and hotel management. This complimentary combination of skills gives us a well rounded approach to developing and managing investments. The initial success of the group has been in South East Asian and East Asian properties. To date we have completed 4 projects: 3 in Cambodia and 1 in Japan. The group currently manages 2 properties and has 10 other management agreements under negotiation.
Competitive Advantages
Were Not Just Managers, We Are Owners Karavansaras roots are in acquiring and investing in Hospitality Real Estate. Through the various transactions, we quickly realized that many of the hotel operators do not align their interest with the owners. Karavansara was created as an Owners Operator to ensure the property accurately reflects the vision and expectations of the shareholders Flexibility The global operators often times have strict standards which often times drive up development costs or can create logistical or timing issues. As Karavansara not only owns but operates hotels, we have developed a concept which promotes local and regional sourcing and allows for the owners input through the design, development and management stages. Regional Focus, Global Attraction Karavansara was developed to highlight the different experiences of Asia. Thus its operating model is built to appeal not only to the l traveler who is looking for quality accommodations, but to the l guest who is looking for a hotel that can provide an ambiance that exudes a sense of the local culture and place > .
Operational Strengths
One of the Karavansara Hotel groups core strengths is its ability to maximize shareholder value through operational management. With over 25 years of experience in hotel, restaurant and golf course management, the group provides both a qualitative and quantitative approach to the business.
Industry Benchmarking
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Search Engine Optimization Search engine optimization with the aim to dominate boutique hotel searches in English and the regional local languages
3R Commitment Unique booking feature will allow guests to receive discounts based on what they agree to not use in the room (e.g., TV, air conditioning, towels and toiletries). Premise is incetivize the guest to reduce their carbon footprint which will in turn lower the hotels operating costs.
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To that end, one of the innovations that is being incorporated into the model will be its Reverse Ala Carte or RAC pricing model. The room rate structure will feature all in one pricing, with discounts offered for those who wish to reduce their carbon footprint. As an example, if the Best Available Rate (BAR) for a guests stay is $100 a night, they will be offered the following options The implementation and execution of this system will be leveraged through the advanced technologies, such that guests will be able to activate and deactivate these services in the room or online
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Future Locations
Key World Cultural Heritage (WCH) sites and countries that have been identified for future locations.
Malaysia:
3 WCH Sites
Nepal:
Philippines:
4 WCH Sites
5 WCH Sites
Vietnam:
7 WCH Sites
Executive Management
Haukur Hardarson, Co-Founder & Chairman
Haukur has spent his life as a serial entrepreneur. Prior to founding the Kalan Group he was the first chairman and co-founder of a boutique investment bank in Iceland, Askar Capital. Before that he was the founder and CEO of a real estate investment management company AVP that he sold in a cash transaction in 2006. His most successful venture prior to Kalan was as founder and executive chairman of Landmat, a mobile value added services company that after a merger with Enpocket Inc became the worlds largest mobile marketing company and Haukur became the chairman of the combined company. Enpocket was sold to Nokia in a significant cash transaction. Haukur holds a BARCH in Architecture (Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA).
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Team of professionals operating from offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Boston, Kyoto and Reykjavik.
Participates in all areas of the Real Estate Investment Cycle including M&A, legal and capital structure, debt financing, design and development, project management, asset management and exit and disposition. The Executive Team has over 45 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate industry and have owned and operated properties throughout the world.
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