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Global property consultancy Savills has acquired a majority stake in hospitality advisory firm Hotelivate to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The transaction, announced in the past week, will integrate Hotelivate's regional expertise with Savills global platform to expand advisory services across hotel investments and asset management. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Hotelivate operates across South Asia, advising on hotel development, transactions and feasibility. The acquisition aligns with Savills strategy to scale its hospitality vertical and enhance client coverage in high-growth markets such as India and neighbouring countries.
Savills has acquired a majority stake in Hotelivate in the past week, aiming to expand its hospitality advisory capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region and strengthen its presence in South Asia's hotel investment market. Advertisement
The transaction, announced recently, brings together Savills global real estate advisory platform with Hotelivate's regional expertise in hospitality consulting. Hotelivate has an established presence across South Asia, offering services including hotel development advisory, feasibility studies, operator selection and transaction support. The integration is expected to enhance Savills ability to service institutional investors, hotel owners and developers seeking advisory support in the region's hospitality sector.
Savills, which operates across multiple geographies including Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, has been expanding its sector-specific advisory verticals as part of a broader growth strategy. The addition of Hotelivate is intended to strengthen its hospitality segment, particularly in markets where tourism, business travel and branded hotel developments are witnessing sustained investor interest.
Hotelivate's existing network and on-ground presence in countries such as India provide Savills with access to local market intelligence and deal pipelines. The firm has been involved in advisory assignments spanning hotel asset valuations, brand tie-ups and strategic consulting for hospitality projects, positioning it as a specialist player in the South Asian market.
Officials associated with the transaction indicated that the acquisition would allow both entities to combine their respective strengths, with Savills contributing global capital market access and Hotelivate offering regional operational insight. This combination is expected to support cross-border transactions and advisory mandates involving hotel assets across Asia-Pacific.
The hospitality sector in India and neighbouring markets has seen increasing institutional participation, driven by recovery in travel demand and growing interest in alternative real estate asset classes. Advisory firms have been expanding their capabilities to cater to investors seeking structured entry into hotel investments, including portfolio acquisitions and branded developments.
The acquisition reflects a broader trend of consolidation within the real estate advisory space, where global firms are acquiring specialised regional consultancies to strengthen domain expertise and geographic reach. For Savills, the move adds depth to its service offering in the hospitality segment while enabling closer engagement with clients operating in emerging markets.
The deal does not disclose financial terms, but it signals continued expansion by global advisory firms into high-growth sectors within Asia-Pacific, particularly those linked to tourism and mixed-use real estate development.
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