DBI Hotel Management

What DBI Hotel Management does

DBI Hotel Management is a privately held hotel management and consultancy firm operating across Eastern Europe and South Asia through offices in Kyiv (Ukraine), Harrow (United Kingdom), and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Sri Lanka), with the primary UK-registered entity being DBI Hotel Management LTD. The firm delivers three core service modules — Hotel Sales & Marketing, Operational Management, and Hotel Consultancy — targeting hotel owners, investors, and developers. It manages a branded property portfolio spanning enterprise-scale assets (Ramada Encore Kyiv, a 322-room conference hotel; 7 Days by DBI in Kamyanets-Podilsky, 218 rooms), mid-market boutique properties (Number 21 in Kyiv; MOI Ella with 35 bedrooms), and SMB boutique/villa assets in Sri Lanka (MOI Thalpe, MOI Galle Fort, Akash Retreat and Spa, The View). Revenue is generated through management fees on managed properties and bespoke consultancy engagements covering feasibility studies, business reviews, P&L forecasting, financial analysis, and acquisition/disposal due diligence; no public pricing is disclosed.

There is no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, API, or mobile application — the firm is positioned as a human-driven professional services business. The technology stack referenced is limited to standard digital marketing tools (SEO, PPC, social media) supporting client acquisition and managed-property distribution. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales through regional offices, supplemented by free consultation offers and an award-supported reputation in Eastern Europe (Wyndham Hotels 'Hotel of the Year' Ukraine 2012-2013 and EMEAI 2015, TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2016-2019). The leadership team is founder-led by Irantha Duwage (Founder & CEO), with Somarathna Perera as Chairman and Angelic Gong as CEO for Sri Lanka and South Asia; the broader team of 46+ professionals is organized by regional function (Revenue, Sales, Operations, Culinary, Branding & Design).

The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A, or parent company; the firm operates on management-fee economics with a small, concentrated managed-property base that creates meaningful single-asset dependency (notably on Ramada Encore Kyiv) and exposes group results to the operating performance of any one flagship property.

Name

DBI Hotel Management

Legal name

DBI Hotel Management LTD

Website

https://dbihotels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DBI Hotel Management is a privately held hotel management and consultancy firm operating across Ukraine, the UK, and Sri Lanka, providing sales & marketing, operational management, and consultancy services to hotel owners, investors, and developers managing a portfolio of branded properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Management Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotel) Property Management (BPAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA), Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Hotel management services
• Hospitality consultancy
• Hotel sales marketing
• Hotel feasibility studies
• Managed hotel portfolio

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Management Services: DBI Hotel Management provides end-to-end hotel management services from pre-design and project development through to post-operations. Revenue is generated through professional management fees charged to hotel owners and investors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DBI Hotel Management provides end-to-end hotel management and consultancy services to hotel owners, investors, and property developers, spanning pre-design planning, project development, operational management, and post-operations support. Its core service modules are Hotel Sales & Marketing (representation, digital marketing, branding, revenue management), Operational Management (infrastructure design, P&L forecasting, HR, legislative compliance), and Hotel Consultancy (feasibility studies, financial forecasting, acquisition and disposal due diligence). The firm also operates a portfolio of managed hotel properties across Ukraine and Sri Lanka, including the Ramada Encore Kyiv conference hotel, Number 21 boutique hotel, MOI brand resorts, Akash Retreat and Spa, 7 Days by DBI, and The View by DBI.

Product overview

DBI Hotel Management is a hotel management and consultancy firm offering three core service modules: Hotel Sales & Marketing (covering representation, digital marketing, reputation management, branding, social media, and revenue management), Operational Management (including hotel management, legislative compliance, P&L forecasting, and HR), and Hotel Consultancy (feasibility studies, business reviews, financial forecasting, and acquisition/disposal support). The company manages a portfolio of branded hotel properties across Eastern Europe and Asia, including the Ramada Encore Kyiv conference hotel, boutique Number 21 in Kyiv, the MOI brand properties in Sri Lanka (MOI Thalpe, MOI Ella, MOI Galle Fort), Akash Retreat and Spa, 7 Days by DBI in Ukraine, and The View by DBI in Colombo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOI (Made Of Inspiration): Hotel brand featuring properties across Sri Lanka including MOI Galle Fort, MOI Ella, MOI Thalpe, offering authentic hospitality experiences with sustainability focus
• 7 Days by DBI

Products and services

• Hotel Sales & Marketing Comprehensive sales and marketing services for hotels including accommodation and MICE representation, digital marketing, reputation management, branding, design, website development, social media management, and revenue management; delivered to hotel owners and investors.
• Operational Management Full-service hotel management including infrastructure design, core issue resolution, revenue optimization, legislative compliance, P&L forecasting, and human resources management; delivered to hotel owners and investors.
• Hotel Consultancy Professional consultancy services including feasibility studies, business reviews, financial forecasting, profitability analysis, and hotel acquisition and disposal support with due diligence; targeted at hotel owners, investors, and developers.
• Ramada Encore Kyiv (Managed Property) Largest conference hotel in Ukraine with 322 guest rooms and 58 apartment-style suites, 27 conference rooms across 5,000+ sqm, three restaurants, bar with summer terrace, and free parking; managed by DBI Hotel Management.
• Number 21 (Managed Property) Boutique city centre hotel in Kyiv's historic Podil district with 18 stylishly designed rooms, close to landmarks and the funicular cable car service; managed by DBI Hotel Management.
• 7 Days by DBI (Managed Property) Hotel in Kamyanets-Podilsky, Ukraine with 218 guest rooms, fitness centre, pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath, and two restaurants serving Ukrainian, European, Japanese, and Thai cuisine; managed by DBI Hotel Management.
• MOI Thalpe by DBI (Managed Property) Beachfront luxury villa on Tale (Unawatuna), Sri Lanka with 4 bedrooms accommodating up to 10 guests, plunge pool, beachfront restaurant, and a zero-plastic policy; managed by DBI Hotel Management under the MOI brand.
• MOI Ella by DBI (Managed Property) Mountainview hotel in Ella, Sri Lanka with 35 bedrooms and infinity pool overlooking mountains, offering healthy cuisine from local ingredients and guided hiking tours; managed by DBI Hotel Management under the MOI brand.
• MOI Galle Fort by DBI (Managed Property) Renovated 7-bedroom hotel in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka featuring Spicy & Non-Spicy restaurant, co-working spaces, event venues, and sustainable operations; managed by DBI Hotel Management under the MOI brand.
• Akash Retreat and Spa (Managed Property) Ayurvedic spa retreat in Ja Ela, Sri Lanka with 15 bedrooms, authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, and traditional Ayurvedic treatments, located 15 minutes from the airport; managed by DBI Hotel Management.
• The View by DBI (Managed Property) Two-bedroom serviced apartment in Colombo, Sri Lanka with 240-degree city views, combining modern architecture with American Home elegance; managed by DBI Hotel Management.

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor Travellers Choice awards for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Taj Hotels (Indian Hotels Company): Iconic South Asian hotel operator with managed/owned luxury and upper-upscale properties across India, Sri Lanka, and global gateway cities. Comparable to DBI in the Sri Lankan and Indian markets where both compete for resort, heritage, and boutique hotel opportunities.
• Highgate Hotels: Major US-based hotel management, investment, and development firm operating luxury, full-service, and lifestyle properties. Overlaps with DBI on operational management and consultancy for hotel owners/investors, with a more developed US footprint and capital base.
• Aimbridge Hospitality: Largest independent hotel management company in North America, managing over 1,500 properties globally. Comparable to DBI as a third-party hotel operator providing operational management, sales & marketing, and consultancy-style services to owners of full-service and focused-service hotels, though at far greater scale and primarily in the Americas.
• Minor Hotels: Global hotel owner and operator with brands spanning luxury, lifestyle, and resort segments across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond. Comparable to DBI on resort and boutique hotel management in Asia and on multi-brand portfolio strategy, though at a much larger scale.
• Crestline Hotels & Resorts: Independent hotel management company with a portfolio of full-service, conference, and lifestyle hotels across the US. Comparable to DBI on third-party management services for owners of mixed-format hotel portfolios including conference properties.
• Benchmark Hospitality: US-based independent hospitality management company operating resorts, conference centers, and lifestyle hotels. Comparable to DBI on the conference-hotel and full-service management capabilities, with stronger US tilt and deeper institutional infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Absolute Hotel Services: Thailand-headquartered hotel management and consultancy firm operating in Asia and expanding into Europe, Africa, and the Middle East with multiple owned brands (U Hotels & Resorts, Travelodge). Closely comparable to DBI in business model—third-party management, brand development, and consultancy across emerging markets.
• Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG): Independent hotel management and consulting firm providing operations, marketing, revenue management, and consultancy to owners of full-service, lifestyle, and resort properties. Closely comparable to DBI on the bundled management-plus-consultancy service model targeting independent and branded hotel owners.

Emerging players

• Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts: South Asia-focused hospitality operator managing resort properties across Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and India. Comparable to DBI's MOI sub-brand and Sri Lankan resort portfolio in product type (beachfront, boutique, wellness) and South Asia geographic focus.

Regional players

• Lemon Tree Hotels: India's largest hotel chain by owned and operated rooms, with operations also in the Middle East and Sri Lanka. Comparable to DBI on South Asia geography and mid-market/boutique hotel positioning, though Lemon Tree is an owned-asset brand rather than a pure management firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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