Maya Hotels is an approved management company and franchisee
of Intercontinental Hotels Group, USFS, Choice Hotel’s
International and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Our endorsement
from these first class hotel franchise organizations is
a direct result of the Maya Hotel’s philosophy of
Creating Happy Employees, will directly contribute to
Happy Guests thru effective communications of all hotel
operations, thus resulting in financial success.
Our experienced support staff and management team contributes
over 300 years of collective hospitality industry knowledge
in Full Service, Select Service and Extended Stay properties.
This experience provides us with the expertise necessary
to build, own, operate and manage all facets of hotel
investments. Maya Hotel’s ongoing commitment to
developing both its associates and its operational practices
provide stability for its current properties and promise
for future development projects with Maya Hotel’s
investment partners.
Baldev Thakor
President
Baldev Thakor serves as the Senior Leader of Maya Hotels
and provides business strategy and entrepreneurial spirit
for our growing hotel portfolio. Baldev holds a Bachelors
of Science degree from South Gujarat University, India.
Under his leadership Maya Hotels has grown from a small
organization with one single property to a midsize company.
As an involved hotelier since 1983, Baldev has established
an extensive career and is focused on niche areas such
as Finance, Development and Construction. An overview
of his industry involvement includes the following:
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Active member of the Charlotte HTA - Hospitality
and Tourism Alliance |
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Active member IAHI - International Association
of Holiday Inn Hotels |
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Past Member IAHI - Holiday Inn Express Committee |
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Past President CAIBA - Carolina Asian Indian
Business Association |
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Life member AAHOA - Asian American Hotel Owners
Association |
In addition to his business accomplishments, Baldev
is actively involved in the growth and development of
the local community. Baldev has been instrumental in
the development of the Art of Living Center in Charlotte,
NC which provides Spiritual guidance & Healing thru
Yoga & meditation and helps individuals enhance
their physical, mental and self wellbeing. The Art of
Living Center in Charlotte Operates in space donated
by Maya Hotels at our corporate office.
Baldev also serves on multiple committees and is actively
involved with the following Social organizations:
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Past Chairman – Hindu Center, Charlotte |
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Life Member LPS – Leuva Patidar Samaj, USA |
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Active member LPA- Leuva Patidar Association,
Charlotte, NC |
JD Deva
CHA, Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer
As our Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Deva is responsible
for the oversight of our hotel portfolio and is actively
involved with all aspects of property operations including
Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology and
Strategic Development. JD holds a Bachelors Degree in
Commerce from South Gujarat University, India and is
designated as a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Maya
Hotels has become a well respected hotel ownership and
management company under the guidance of Mr. Deva and
his drive and direction have become the foundation of
our future growth & development.
JD takes great pride in being an active voice for the
hospitality industry & business community and has
provided his knowledge and business acumen to the following
organizations:
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Board of Directors – AAHOA North Carolina
Region |
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Board member – City of Gastonia Tourism
Authority |
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Life member AAHOA - Asian American Hotel Owners
Association |
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Active member IAHI - International Association
of Holiday Inn’s |
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Past participant - Days Inn Franchisees Steering
Committee |
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Past President CAIBA - Carolina Asian Indian
Business Association |
In support of our every growing community Mr. Deva has
dedicated his time to the development of the Art of Living
Center – Charlotte which provides wellbeing classes
and spiritual guidance to individuals, families and children
interested in healing their physical & mental self
thru meditation and yoga.
Bryan D. Moore
Director of Hotel Operations
Bryan provides direct day to day operations support
and direction for all of our hotel properties, and is
the leading force behind our property standards and
procedures for future success. Bryan has an extensive
hotel career encompassing 23 years including experience
in all facets of the hospitality industry. Bryan has
worked with Marriott Hotels, Wyndham Hotels, Adam’s
Mark Hotels & Resorts and IHG - Holiday Inn Full
Service Properties. His vast experience in hotel management
has been gained by working with these fine management
companies Broadway Hospitality, Shaner Hotels and the
Crossroads Division of Interstate Hotels and Resorts.
Bryan is a graduate of the State University of New York
at Cobleskill and holds a Degree in Hotel Management.
Bryan is also a distinguished Graduate of the Walt Disney
World College Program.
Mr. Moore’s well rounded experience provides Maya
Hotels with the knowledge and resources to be successful
in the following disciplines:
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Sales & Marketing |
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Human Resources |
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Full Service Hotel Food & Beverage Operations |
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Catering & Event Management |
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Building Services and Maintenance |
As an active member of the business community, Bryan has
dedicated his time and is a valuable participant with
the following civic and business organizations:
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Active Member - Rotary International |
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Active member of the Charlotte HTA - Hospitality
and Tourism Alliance |
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Active Member - Hotel Sales &Marketing Association
(HSMAI) |
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Active Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity |
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Graduate – Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Institute |
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Past Board Member - Statesville Tourism Development
Authority |
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Past Member – Meeting Planners International
(MPI) |
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Past Member – Greater Washington Society
of Association Executives (GWSAE) |
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Past Member – National Association of Catering
Executives (NACE) |
Bryan is also an active member of his Church - Charlotte
South Fellowship, Participates as a school volunteer and
serves as the Vice President of the Bradfield Farms Swim
Team.
Naren Vivek
Purchasing & Procurement Specialist
Naren Vivek, a critical member of our company leadership
team, is responsible for our purchasing and procurement
for all of our hotel properties. Naren holds a BS Degree
in Accounting and Economics from the University of Wales,
Institute of Science &Technology in Cardiff, United
Kingdom. Mr. Vivek has build his hospitality experience
with various positions held at JHM Hotels in Greenville,
SC, including his work as Director of Administration.
At Maya Hotels, Naren is responsible for the review of
product specifications for FF&E and operating supplies
to identify most advantageous product and pricing for
the success of our individual hotel properties. Additionally
under Naren’s guidance we have implemented our central
purchasing system and has coordinated the buying power
used to support our properties. Naren is instrumental
in the development of our 4000 square foot warehouse located
at our corporate offices in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Vivek is
responsible for implementing the following at Maya Hotels:
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Insurance regulations and Risk management |
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New Property Opening & Infrastructure Purchasing |
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Property Renovations and PIP Coordination |
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Inventory Controls for Key Assets and Supplies |
His personal development is driven by his commitment to
serving the community with the following organizations:
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Active Member AAHOA - Asian American Hotel Owners
Association |
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Rotary Club International |
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Past Board Member - Greenville Hospitality Association |
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Communications Committee Member - South Carolina
Hospitality Council |
Bobby Costea
CHA, Corporate Controller
Mr. Costea is designated as a Certified Hotel Administrator
(CHA) from the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Bobby is our resident expert on hotel operations and procedures
and has been with Maya Hotels since it’s inception
in 1994. During that time Bobby and has held various positions
from General Manger of our first New Build hotel, the
Holiday Inn Express in Mt. Holly/Belmont, NC and was then
promoted to Director of Operations and was instrumental
in the development of our organization and he is responsible
for creating our foundation for success. As the company
has grown, Bobby has been promoted again to the Corporate
Controller. Under Bobby’s direction we have implemented
and rolled out the following best practices in support
of our growth and success:
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Central Accounting for all hotel properties |
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Company wide standard accounting policies and
procedures |
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Financial Statements and Monthly & Annual
reports |
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Standard Hotel Operating Budgets |
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Payroll management and productivity reporting |
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Capital expenditure guidelines and budgets |
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