About Us

Spectra an operating and consulting services organization set up in August 2006, has extensive experience throughout India in conceptual development, market research, economic feasibility reports, strategic business planning, project development, technical assistance, marketing and sales, pre-opening and on-going operations in the hotels, resorts, convention and leisure industry.

Spectra has formed an association with International Leisure Consultants, Hong Kong (ILC). Key areas of focus for Spectra have been most of the primary and secondary cities of India and some exposure in the Middle East and Far East.

ILC is a full-service leisure company, mainly providing leisure consultancy services and includes management and marketing services for Clubs, Leisure projects, Resorts and mixed-use Developments. There team of expertise covers sports clubs, golf clubs, country clubs, fitness and health clubs ( in both stand-alone and premium hotels ) , business clubs, health spas, premium residential clubs, resorts and leisure complexes, retreats, conference and exhibition centres, serviced offices and tourism assignments.

Projects include a diverse range of types such as Hotels(from Luxury to Business and Budget) and resorts, Service Apartments, Recreation and fitness and spa facilities.

The Spectra Advantage

Spectra aspires to be at the forefront of the leisure sector, adding value to new and existing business through:

• Innovative business ideas and creative concepts
• Conducting independent feasibility studies with integrity
• A clear-cut direction and strategy based on market research data
• Gathering sound specialized knowledge and far-reaching associations within the leisure industry
• Affiliations with top international associations
• An in-depth understanding of development and operational costs
• Motivating the best out of planners, architects and design consultants
• A keen understanding of customers, their needs and requirements
• Utilizing the company’s vast experience in staff structures, organization dynamics, overhead control, cost/value engineering and the recruitment of key personnel
• Highly efficient timetable and cash flow management throughout the development process
• Effective operating systems and service procedures to keep standards high and minimize wastage
• Utilizing the company’s substantial experience both in planning and leading effective marketing campaigns and in sales management
• A profound understanding of local cultures, customs and business practices
• Helping developers deliver a unique “Total Customer Experience”
• A well-maintained and proven track-record of delivering quality and high performance

Key Team Members

NAVNEET NAGPAL

A degree in Hotel Management

15+ Years of Industry Experience, Strong Entrepreneurial Skills, and Proven Track Record of Success in Turning Around Under-Performing Properties, Generating Revenue/Profit Gains, and Upholding Exemplary
Service Levels for Premier, 5-Star Hotels, including The Grand New Delhi and Yak & Yeti-Kathmandu, Nepal

Accomplished, results-driven hospitality management professional with repeated success in leading cross-functional, large teams to meet and exceed corporate expectations in guest service, operations, and business development.

Effective relationship builder with top executives in corporate and government organizations. Particularly skilled in identifying deficiency areas and formulating strategies that bring about change, improvement, and long-term success.

• Strategic Business & Operational Planning
  
• Budget Development & Administration
  
• Client Relationship Building & Retention
  
• Team Building, Mentoring & Leadership          
  
• Marketing/Branding/Competitive Positioning
• Corporate/Government Account Management
  
• Start-Up/Turnaround/High-Growth Leadership

Email: navneet.nagpal@spectrahospitality.com

SIMON SHEPHERDSON

Graduate Diploma, Leisure and Recreation Practice (UK)

Working in Asia for over 20 years

Experience:

1. Director of International Leisure Consultants 
2. Formerly Head of Projects and Club Development - CCA International, responsible for all club projects from inception to completion, throughout Asia.
3. (Golf Clubs, Country Clubs, Health Clubs Business Clubs).
4. Experienced developer and operator of leisure facilities

CHITRA BABBAR

A degree in Hotel Management

Work experience with ITC Hotels as a part of Pre opening Management teams. Has an extensive hotel operations background.

Key roles involve:

• Development of Project specific proposals and Research documentation.
• Feasibility studies including Site analysis, Primary and secondary market research and overviews and Data Collation and Analysis.
• Concept development, SWOT Analysis and Market intelligence reports and Positioning plans.
• Assistance in project Development, by formulation of Business strategies and providing Strategic reviews through Business plans and Project reports.

Email: chitra.babbar@spectrahospitality.com

ANSHUL BHARGAVA

A graduate from the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad.

Anshul heads Procurement for Spectra Hospitality Services. His principal strengths lie in excellent analytical and numerical ability, proficiency in computers, radical thinking ability, spontaneous decision making ability & good interpersonal skills

Anshul has been the Purchase Manager in Country Inn and Suites by Carlson and has been responsible for opening new hotels. Setting up the Purchase and Stores department, Recruiting and training staff, Liaison with various government departments, Vendor Management etc.

Email: anshul.bhargava@spectrahospitality.com

BHUWAN CHANDER JOSHI

Bhuwan has been a Project manager for many pre opening hotel properties and has thus developed his core competency in Project management with his experience with many Hospitality Brands.

Bhuvan has worked as a project Manager for Ramada Jaipur. He has also been with the heritage property of Chomugarh Fort (near Jaipur).

Bhuwan has a background of Engineering and has worked with many International Hotel chains across India including Taj Lucknow, Radisson Windsor, Majestic Park Plaza, Ludhiana, Ramada, Jaipur etc.

Email: bhuwanc.joshi@spectrahospitality.com

ROOPA GEORGE

A degree in Hotel Management

Roopa has work experience in the Restaurant industry and has worked on the Development and Implementation of Restaurant services including Market research, Forecasting, Menu planning, Recruitment and Training of staff.

Her key responsibilities include-

• Market studies and financial projections
• Development appraisals
• Executive Search and Recruitment
• Primary and secondary market research

TANUJ MALIK

Tanuj has worked with The Imperial, New Delhi as a part of Front Office team and at The Taj Westend, Bangalore for the Catering Sales team. Her professional skill is a set of broad and current, having extensive hands-on experience with management of large events, revenue generation, incremental sales to extensive hotel operational activities. She has been an integral part of training and development for a long time with various hotel management institutes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market research, Product positioning and Financial projections
• Socio-economic Feasibility of projects.
• Development appraisals
• Primary and secondary research including data collection and analysis

Email: tanuj.malik@spectrahospitality.com