Pravasa Hotels • 11 Properties • 450 Keys • Property type- Boutique City Hotels
What does it take to grow a hotel group from 2 properties to 11 in just four years?
In 2022, Pravasa Hotels was managing two properties on a server-based system that worked until it didn’t. Reports had to be collected manually. Teams were chasing data across cities. And somewhere in the middle of all that noise, the leadership team made a quiet but decisive call: if we want to grow, we need a foundation built for growth.
They chose Yanolja Cloud Solution— not because it was the most prominent option on the market, but because it offered exactly what an expanding group requires: visibility of all properties in one place, instant access to reports, and a seamless onboarding process for new locations without chaos. Their two properties grew to four, then seven, and eventually to eleven, spanning four states and totaling 450 keys, all managed on a single platform.
This is the story of a hotel group that decided to grow smart.
Table of Contents
| Section |
| About Pravasa Hotels |
| Impact at a Glance |
| Before vs. After: Operations Then and Now |
| The Shift to Smarter Operations: From 2 to 11 Properties |
| ₹1 Lakh Saved Monthly: Leaner, Smarter Operations |
| Smarter Inventory, Higher Revenue |
| Audit Trails That Protect the Business |
| Folio Errors Were Slowing Every Checkout Down |
| What’s Next for Pravasa Hotels? |
About Pravasa Hotels
Pravasa Hotels is a fast-growing Indian hotel chain headquartered in India, operating in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Since adopting Yanolja Cloud Solution in 2022, the group has expanded its portfolio from 2 to 11 properties, with a total inventory of 450 keys. Pravasa Hotels is a new-generation Indian hotel chain that is growing with technology and has a presence in prime cities, led by five General Managers.
Impact at a Glance
| ₹12L+ Annual Labor Savings Across 11 properties | 1,000+ Hours Saved Annually Equivalent to ~125 working days | 11Properties Unified On one platform across 4 states |
| RevPAR ↑Revenue Growth Better inventory visibility & upselling | Theft ↓ Audit Integrity Internal theft reduced via audit trails | 1 ClickGroup Reporting Unified report across all properties instantly |
Before vs. After: The Transformation at a Glance
Let’s take a moment to explore the remarkable differences before and after this pivotal move. The numbers tell a compelling story. In the early days, managing just 2 properties came with its own set of challenges. But as Pravasa expanded to 11 properties, the improvements became evident.
Each number reflects not just data, but the incredible efficiency gains achieved for each hotel. Join us as we dive into the details of this transformation, celebrating the strides made and the story of evolution that continues to unfold!
| Metric | Before 2022 | After 2022 |
| Properties managed | 2 properties on siloed servers | 11 properties on one cloud platform |
| Total room inventory | 70–80 keys | 450 keys (5.6× growth enabled) |
| Reporting process | Manual collection from each site | 1-click unified group report in seconds |
| Time spent on reports | Hours per day across teams | 20–22 hrs saved per week group-wide |
| Monthly labor cost | Extra staff for reporting & coordination | ₹1,00,000+ saved every month |
| Annual labor savings | No measurable baseline | ₹12 Lakh+ per year |
| Revenue manager headcount | Required at every property | Centralized — no per-property hire needed |
| Inventory distribution | Manual OTA updates, inconsistent | Real-time sync via channel manager |
| RevPAR trajectory | Limited visibility, missed upsells | Improved — better insight drives revenue |
| Audit & accountability | Difficult to obtain proper audit reports | Every action logged; instant audit trail |
| Internal theft incidents | Challenging to detect / investigate | Significantly reduced post go-live |
| Folio management | Messy, error-prone (vs. Opera / IDS) | Cleaner, fewer discrepancies |
| States with live visibility | Limited to local access | 4 states — real-time, single login |
The Shift to Smarter Operations: From 2 to 11 Properties
Challenge
Initially, Pravasa Hotels used on-premise software to manage their operations. It worked for basic needs, but soon problems began to appear.
There were also manual errors, excessive back-and-forth between teams, and a lack of clarity regarding what was happening across properties. This caused significant inefficiencies and ultimately led to revenue loss that could have been avoided.
With two properties in different cities, managing daily operations had already become difficult.
And they wanted to grow even more.
That’s when they started looking for a smarter, more intelligent, and more reliable solution to centralize all their property information into one, provide real-time visibility, and enable them to keep growing without the hassle of having to maintain various systems at each location.
That’s when they found Yanolja Cloud Solution.
Solution
We compiled the entire system, which transformed Pravasa Hotels’ 11 individual properties into a single platform. The intelligent design eliminated the use of servers physically at every branch, so the management could have a live view of the activities in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka with a single login. The platform grew smoothly as new properties were added to it.
Results
- The number of properties is expanded to 11, operating on a single platform.
- Business processes are integrated in 4 states with real-time data visibility.
- 5 General Managers are in control of 11 properties using centralized tools.
- Our unified platform was the enabling infrastructure for the entire expansion journey.
₹1 Lakh Saved Monthly: Leaner, Smarter Operations
Challenge
The complexity of running the business increased as the portfolio grew. Manual collection of information from various properties around the country required a full-time employee at headquarters to gather, synthesize, and disseminate the data to leadership. The accounting, front office, and reservation departments were dedicating significant time to work that could be automated, and the company was incurring overhead with a specialized revenue management team at each of its properties.
Solution
Pravasa Hotels eliminated manual report consolidation with the platform’s centralized reporting and integrated channel manager. Now, a group-level manager report for all 11 properties can be pulled in seconds. The channel manager also synchronizes the inventory on a real-time basis on OTAS and booking platforms, which means the revenue manager isn’t required to be present at each hotel.
Results
- ₹50,000–₹60,000 INR saved monthly in reporting labor alone
- ~₹1,00,000 INR total monthly savings in labor costs
- 20–22 hours saved per week across the group — equivalent to a full extra working day
- Accounting, front office, reservation, and General Manager teams all report significant time savings.
- Dedicated per-property revenue monitoring headcount eliminated
Smarter Inventory, Higher Revenue
Challenge
Managing inventory efficiently across 11 properties and multiple OTA channels without a centralized system would result in a lost opportunity, irregular pricing, and a lack of understanding of room availability and the possibility of upselling.
Solution
Our channel manager integration helped Pravasa Hotels to list their inventory across various channels. The team can see inventory better, and as such, they find it easier to upsell and resell the inventory. The rate control is centralized, and it allows responding to demand fluctuations faster.
Results
- Since the implementation of our solution, RevPAR has improved.
- Channel manager facilitates successful multi-platform inventory distribution.
- Increased upselling and reselling features with enhanced inventory visibility.
- Inventory glitches have become isolated, technically contained, and in control.
Audit Trails That Protect the Business
Challenge
When the chain has several teams that deal with the cash, room assignments, and rate adjustments, accountability lapses can lead to the loss of revenue. Before this, access to the correct audit reports was not easy, and identifying or investigating the internal discrepancies was a problematic task.
Solution
Our solution captures every operation, such as room shifts, cancellations, rate reduction, and cash flow between its start and finish, providing the analysis with an exhaustive and complete audit trail. The system is able to produce detailed audit reports, as well as provide pop-up notifications and blocks of suspicious activities, making it easier to investigate and discourage internal theft.
Results
- There is a major decrease in the occurrence of internal theft after go-live.
- All the room shifts, cancellations, changes in rates, and money movements are monitored.
- Audit reports are available at the touch of a button- no need to compile them manually.
- The blockages and alerts generated by the systems prevent making mistakes into problems.
Folio Errors Were Slowing Every Checkout Down
Challenge
As the chain expanded, the front office needed a smarter billing system to reduce mistakes and cut unnecessary back-and-forth.
Solution
We brought cleaner, more organized folio management. Compared to previous systems, the team saw fewer errors and smoother day-to-day operations, supported by integrated reservation management.
Results
- Folio management is cleaner than the past systems.
- Errors in reporting have drastically reduced after go-live.
- The front office team has saved valuable time every day in all properties.
- The centralized single-system workflow is an advantage for the reservation team.
What’s next for this hotelier?
The Pravasa Hotels is an expanding corporation whose operations in all new hotels in the portfolio depend on Yanolja Cloud Solution. The success story of the group to expand the number of properties to 11 in four years is a strong indication of what can be done if the right technology is present. With the brand still fully harnessing the potential of our intelligent cloud-based solution, efficiency in operations will remain the main focus of the chain, as well as revenue performance, followed by the guest experience in all properties and all states.
Founder’s Note on Growth
Scaling Pravasa Hotels from 2 to 11 properties required more than ambition; it needed the right technology foundation. With Yanolja Cloud Solution, we gained real-time visibility, centralized control, and seamless scalability across all our properties.
What once took hours is now done in a click, improving efficiency, accountability, and revenue performance. It hasn’t just streamlined our operations, it has enabled our growth.
— Manish Singh Kushwah, CEO & Co-Founder, Pravasa Hotels
