Business Head/VP - Hospitality

About BLS International

BLS International, a trusted global partner for visa, consular, and citizen services, is embarking on a strategic diversification into the hospitality sector. With hotel acquisitions underway and more in the pipeline, we are building a world-class portfolio of hotel assets in key global markets. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a dynamic hospitality leader to shape and drive the end-to-end strategy, operations, and expansion of our hotel business.

Role Overview

This role designed for a forward-thinking executive with deep hospitality experience and commercial acumen. The incumbent will be responsible for the full lifecycle of hotel portfolio management — from financial performance and operational oversight to asset review and stakeholder reporting. You will be a key architect in building BLS’s hospitality arm into a profitable, scalable, and globally recognized business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Develop and execute a scalable operational strategy for the hospitality vertical aligned with BLS International’s business objectives.
• Drive strong financial and operational performance of all hotel assets through disciplined execution and proactive leadership.
• Set performance targets, review KPIs regularly, and ensure that properties meet or exceed profitability benchmarks.
• Build a differentiated hospitality portfolio through helping the top management in strategic acquisitions and asset optimization including appraisal of opportunities and negotiations.
• Support the leadership team on investment decisions, market entry strategy, and brand development.

Acquisition, Integration & Expansion

• Lead evaluation of potential acquisition targets: market research, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation.
• Seamlessly integrate acquired assets into the BLS ecosystem.
• Identify and act on opportunities for portfolio enhancement and diversification. (luxury, mid-scale, business, or leisure segments).
• Obtaining Financial and Operational Data of Targets.
• Analyzing and Presenting the case for approval.
• Hiring Agencies/Firms for Financial and Legal Due Diligence.
• Supervising the Legal and Financial Due Diligence with CFO BLS and his team.
• Analyzing Reports of Due Diligence and Building Surveys.
• Submitting reports for decision.
• Implementing decisions taken by BLS about acquisition.
• Completing and supporting formalities taking over assets acquired and onboarding them. in BLS set up.

Hotel Operations & Asset Management

• Own the P&L for all operating and upcoming hotel assets.
• Drive operational excellence across properties, ensuring service quality, guest experience, compliance, and brand consistency.
• Establish scalable SOPs, performance benchmarks, and governance mechanisms.
• Oversee revenue management strategies, pricing models, and cost controls to maximize profitability across hotel properties.
• Leverage industry-standard Hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) to drive operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.
• Monitor cost structures, procurement, and budgeting to ensure optimal financial health at the property level.
• Identify opportunities for ancillary revenue generation and customer segmentation to improve overall yield.

Asset Review & Stakeholder Reporting

• Conduct regular reviews of hotel assets to assess performance, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic inputs for investors, ownership groups
• Work closely with legal, financial, and operational teams to ensure all compliance and stakeholder reporting is timely and accurate.

Team Leadership & Organizational Design

• Build and lead a high-performance hospitality team including property GMs, operations heads, finance controllers, and support staff.
• Drive a performance culture through clear KPIs, incentives, and capability development.
• Foster a service-driven, innovation-oriented culture aligned with global hospitality standards.

External Engagements & Partnerships

• Serve as the face of the hospitality business for internal and external stakeholders.
• Forge strategic alliances with global hotel brands, travel companies, technology providers, and vendors.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Credentials

• 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality sector, ideally across multiple geographies.
• Proven track record of managing large hotel portfolios or launching new hospitality businesses.
• Strong command over hotel operations, financial planning, and performance management.
• Deep understanding of hospitality economics, guest experience design, and digital transformation in hotels.