Ahmedabad, May 8: In an industry increasingly shaped by scale and standardisation, hospitality veteran Bhavik Sheth, known for his experience in experiential travel and destination-led hospitality, has announced the launch of Opulent Oasis Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., marking his entrepreneurial entry into the experiential hospitality space.
The new venture enters the market with its first project, Wild Calm, a nature-led retreat in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, a region globally recognised for its unique wildlife ecosystem but still underserved by thoughtfully designed hospitality experiences.
At a time when India’s hospitality landscape is witnessing rapid expansion across luxury and mid-scale segments, Opulent Oasis Hospitality is positioning itself to address what it sees as a structural gap between high-cost niche luxury and formula-driven commercial hotels. The company’s approach centres on designing “experience-first” destinations that prioritise emotional engagement, local context and operational efficiency over scale-led standardisation.
Wild Calm will feature 53 keys, including private pool villas and immersive stay formats, supported by a curated mix of amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, multi-cuisine restaurant, kitchen garden and an activity arena designed for cultural programming and gatherings. Outdoor engagement spaces including pickleball courts, box cricket and curated landscape interventions such as a Miyawaki forest further anchor the property in its natural setting.
The experience design extends beyond physical infrastructure into structured yet flexible guest journeys. Guests can choose from multiple stay formats, integrating elements such as botanical walks, storytelling sessions, nature-led activities, pottery, curated high tea experiences and slow evening rituals.
Importantly, the project reflects a shift in how hospitality operators are beginning to rethink “experience” not as an add-on activity layer, but as a core design principle influencing everything from spatial planning to service philosophy.
Speaking on the launch, Bhavik Sheth, Founder & CEO of Opulent Oasis Hospitality said, “Over the years, hospitality has become extremely efficient, but also increasingly predictable. You can follow every operating manual and still miss what actually matters to a guest. People don’t remember processes; they remember how a place made them feel. With Opulent Oasis Hospitality, the idea is to build destinations that feel intuitive, rooted and genuinely engaging, rather than assembled through formats.” Bhavik Sheth previously worked with Evoke Experiences, where he played a key role in bringing the iconic Rann Utsav to life.
The move comes at a time when experiential travel in India is expanding beyond traditional luxury markets, driven by a new generation of travellers seeking depth, flexibility and context-driven stays.
With Wild Calm as its starting point, Opulent Oasis Hospitality plans to expand selectively across wildlife regions, eco-tourism circuits, desert landscapes and culturally significant destinations, while also evaluating opportunities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets and emerging spiritual travel segments.
Unlike conventional growth strategies, the company indicates a measured expansion approach, focusing on destinations with inherent narrative and ecological value rather than scale-driven portfolio building.
