Setu Hotels & Resorts is a premium hotel chain operated by Tapas Group, one of the leading diversified business conglomerates based out of North India.
Our Parent Company – Tapas Group
Founded in 2010 by Dr. Karan Yadav, Tapas Group is a reputed real estate developer and lessor of commercial properties across Delhi, Haryana, and North India.
Dr. Yadav is an accomplished young entrepreneur and former Sanskrit scholar from Uttar Pradesh. After completing his PhD in Sanskrit Literature from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, he forayed into the real estate sector. Identifying a major gap in quality office space rentals in North Indian cities, Dr. Yadav established Tapas Group at just 28 years of age to lease premium commercial real estate to major corporations and SMEs.
Beyond commercial real estate, Tapas Group has diversified into:
Shinning Star Public School (2010) – Founded alongside Tapas Group in 2010, Shinning Star Public School spans a 350-acre property in Faridabad owned by the conglomerate. With over 2400 students, it is a K-12 school affiliated with the HSBC education board.
Dymox Technologies (2014) – An IT solutions company offering services including Digital Marketing & IT services like website design, SEO, online reputation management, Social Media Marketing, Software development, and App Development. Dymox helps Tapas Group’s clients achieve business goals through targeted online campaigns.
THE BIRTH AND RISE OF THE SETU HOTELS & RESORTS BRAND
In 2020, Tapas Group announced its foray into hospitality with the launch of Setu Hotels & Resorts. The idea for Setu Hotels was first conceptualized by Dr. Karan Yadav during his hotel management course.
Setu Hotels aims to redefine hospitality by pairing world-class luxury with the warmth and comforts of guests’ own homes.
The first Setu property developed was Setu Corporate Suites Gurugram featuring 104 rooms tailored for business travelers.
Within 2 years, Setu has won 3 hospitality industry awards including Best New Luxury Hotel Brand.
Backed by Tapas Group’s real estate and financial expertise, Setu plans major expansion over the next 3 years across India’s biggest business hubs and leisure destinations.
MEET OUR LEADERS
Mr.KARAN YADAV
Founder Tapas Groups, Author, Ph.D. scholar. Armed with a doctorate in Sanskrit, dynamic business acumen, and a passion for hospitality – Dr.Karan Yadav continues to lead Tapas Group and Setu Hotels as Managing Director. He heads all strategic decisions and long-term growth plans for the Setu brand.
Armed with a doctorate in Sanskrit, dynamic business acumen, and a passion for hospitality – Dr. Karan Yadav continues to lead Tapas Group and Setu Hotels as Managing Director. He heads all strategic decisions and long-term growth plans for the Setu brand.
Dr. Karan Yadav is a young, dynamic, and enthusiastic businessman. He is a Sanskrit Pandit having done his PhD in Sanskrit from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, UP. He always wanted to create an impact with his skills and ventured into entrepreneurship, instead of working for someone else.
Karan had natural business skills which led him to start his first company in real estate. The Tapas group was founded in 2010, and headed by Karan Yadav. It deals with buying, selling, and leasing of commercial real estate and office spaces for corporations and buildings. Tapas Group also provides office furnishing solutions.
Looking to diversify, Karan launched an IT company called Dymox Technologies in 2014. Dymox provides digital solutions like website development, SEO, etc. to Tapas Group’s vast corporate client base.
Mr. Karan Yadav also entered the education sector by establishing Shinning Star Public School in Faridabad spanning 350 acres. It has 2400 students from K-12 and is HSBC board affiliated.
An alumnus of Gurukul Institute of Hotel Management Hardoi, UP, Karan started a small-budget hotel chain in 2016. Though impacted by Covid, he re-launched hotel operations with the upscale Setu brand focused on business and leisure destinations to tap India’s growing tourism sector.
Akash Gupta is an experienced hospitality professional with over 3 decades in the industry. His illustrious career began at the renowned Taj group of hotels, honing skills in food and beverage operations management. Over time, Gupta ascended through various leadership roles, from heading F&B teams to becoming General Manager of the boutique Raintree Hotel Chennai, praised for its sustainable practices.
Subsequently managing hotels under the Green Park and Park Plaza brands in South India, Gupta’s expertise in pre-openings led him to launch properties as Cluster GM with Sterling Holidays. Most recently, he served as GM for Starwood/Marriott before being selected to spearhead the new Gokulam Grand Hotel and Spa Bangalore.
Mr.AKASH GUPTA
Director & CEO – The Setu Hotels & Resorts. Akash Gupta is an experienced hospitality professional with over 3 decades in the industry. His illustrious career began at the renowned Taj group of hotels, honing skills in food and beverage operations management.
Mr. Akash Gupta specializes in pre-opening hotel management, project development, financial oversight, training, marketing analysis and quality assurance. A passionate hotelier committed to professionalism and enhanced guest experiences, he excels at building high-performing teams and workplace cultures that drive loyalty.