Executive Profile

Vinayak Mahtani

Group CEO, bnbme Holiday Homes

Vinayak Mahtani

Vinayak Mahtani

Group CEO, bnbme Holiday Homes

bnbme Holiday Homes

Quick Stats

Experience20+ Years
Properties Managed200+
Awards WonMultiple
MarketsUAE & KSA

Professional Summary

Vinayak Mahtani is the Group CEO and co-founder of bnbme Holiday Homes, a leading luxury short-term rental management company based in Dubai. With over 20 years in hospitality and a decade in short-term rentals, he has led bnbme to the forefront of the industry, establishing it as a premier choice for high-end property management in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Key Achievements

  • Expanded bnbme from a single property to over 200 luxury properties across Dubai and Saudi Arabia in just six years.

  • Led bnbme to win "Best Holiday Home Management Company in the UAE" from the International Traveller Awards for four consecutive years (2021-2024).

  • Awarded "Best B2C Business" at the Dubai SME Awards and recognized as a finalist for the Hospitality Leader Award.

  • Active member of the Young Presidents Organization and Forbes Business Council, contributing to the broader growth of the hospitality sector.

Areas of Expertise

Luxury hospitality and guest experience
Scaling and optimizing short-term rental businesses
International expansion strategies in the Middle East and beyond
Technology integration and revenue management in real estate
Leveraging AI in short-term rentals

Speaking Engagements

Scale Dubai 2024

Speaker on setting up vacation rentals in foreign countries and optimizing tech stacks.

DARM USA 2024

Presented on innovative revenue management strategies.

VRM Days Germany 2025

Speaker on the hidden benefits of standardisation and panelist on scaling revenue through tech and algorithms.

Scale Saudi 2025

Setting up Short Term Rentals in Saudi Arabia.

Scale Germany 2025

Guest Experience in Short-Term Rentals & moderator for Short-Term Rental AI and Tech Panel

Testimonials

"Vinayak's insights on the vacation rental market are invaluable. His practical advice on technology and how to set up a business in a foreign country gave our Audience several takeaway points"

Event Organizer Oriol Plana, SCALE Middle East