Who
We Are
Years of expertise
The company began in 2018 with the purchase and repositioning of a hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland which is now the embodiment of Opal Hospitality as a DoubleTree by Hilton. As preferred managers for Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott hotels, we bring a world-class approach to every tailored project. Recognized for our work, Opal Hospitality was awarded the Hilton New Developer of the Year Canada award in 2020 & the Pinnacle Regional Company of the year by Hotelier Magazine in 2024.
As hospitality asset owners, developers, and managers, Opal Hospitality strives to capture the surrounding community when producing engaging lifestyle brands and spaces. With acute attention to detail, we create profitable settings where both the incoming traveller and the local can feel welcomed and at home.
Our comprehensive approach involves all aspects of hospitality, from financial and brand development to operational, identifying specific areas of opportunity, and developing efficient and cost-effective strategies to maximize margins, reduce costs and improve profitability.
Meet the team
Perry Vashee
President & Founder
Perry founded Opal Hospitality in 2018 when presented with the opportunity to fully reimagine a Harbourview hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and has since built a true lifestyle hospitality company. His diverse experience and successes provide the foundation on which the company operates.
Akshay Hira
Managing Partner, Opal Hospitality USA
Akshay Hira leads Opal Hospitality's U.S. operations as Managing Partner, overseeing the growth and performance of Opal's American portfolio. He brings over two decades of hospitality experience spanning revenue management, general management, and ownership — having operated properties under Hilton, Marriott, Choice Hotels, and Best Western across the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Nour Al-Dajani
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Brand Development
Nour Al-Dajani joined Opal Hospitality in August 2023 as Office Manager and has since taken on a broad range of responsibilities that support both the corporate team and the hotels. She manages day-to-day operations at the office, ensuring administrative, financial, and legal processes are carried out efficiently.
Peggy Corbiell, CMP
VP, Commercial Services
Peggy joined the Opal Team as Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing in January 2023. She oversees the sales strategies of the hotels within our portfolio, working with a variety of brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Best Western and Choice.
Priya Khullar-Supaul
Commercial Services Manager
Priya Khullar-Supaul joined Opal Hospitality as Commercial Services Manager in July 2025, bringing over 15 years of proven sales leadership experience within the hospitality industry. Throughout her career, Priya has held key sales roles with globally recognized brands including Hilton, Marriott, and Woodbine Entertainment Group, specializing in both transient and group business across a wide range of market segments.
Sabarina Bhinder
Director of Operations & Financial Performance
Sabarina Bhinder is passionate about hospitality and has an educational background in Accounting. Her journey began at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, during the challenging times of 2020 when all managers had been laid off due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Chris Austin
Director of Operations
Chris Austin joined Opal Hospitality as Director of Operations in May 2025, bringing with him two decades of hands-on leadership experience in the hotel industry. Throughout his career, Chris has held General Manager and above-property leadership roles, working with Best Western, Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton hotels.
Krupa Desai
Operations & Strategy
Krupa Desai joined Opal in January 2025 in an Operations and Strategy role, focusing on boutique hotels and start-up project management. She also provides guidance and support on Human Resources matters across the portfolio, drawing on her extensive leadership experience.
Atul Patel
Operations Consultant
Atul Patel brings over 30 years of hands-on hospitality experience across Choice Hotels, Travelodge, Best Western, IHG, Marriott, and Hilton, having worked at every level of hotel operations — from construction through to senior management.
Dikran Zabunyan
Operations Consultant
Dikran Zabunyan brings more than 35 years of progressive experience managing upscale hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-unit operations across Hilton, Marriott, Caesars, and Wyndham branded properties, as well as independent boutique hotels and elite resorts.
Riya Damania
Office Manager
Riya Damania serves as Office Manager at Opal Hospitality, keeping the day-to-day operations of the head office running smoothly. She supports leadership and cross-functional teams with administrative coordination, office systems, and internal communications — ensuring the right things get to the right people at the right time.
Priya Patel
Accounting Assistant
Priya Patel supports Opal Hospitality's accounting function on a part-time basis, contributing to the financial operations that underpin a growing multi-property portfolio. Detail-oriented and driven, she brings careful attention to accuracy and process across day-to-day accounting tasks.
Featured Success stories
DoubleTree by Hilton
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Opal Hospitality manages the DoubleTree by Hilton St. John’s Harbourview, overseeing all aspects of operations, guest experience, and long-term asset performance at one of Atlantic Canada’s most iconic waterfront hotels. The property is also home to Little Sparo, a signature Italian restaurant that earned a spot on OpenTable and KAYAK’s 2025 Top Hotel Restaurants in Canada — recognized for delivering an exceptional dining experience to hotel guests and the St. John’s community alike.
Canvas Moncton
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Moncton, New Brunswick
Canvas Moncton brings Hilton’s Tapestry Collection to the heart of downtown Moncton, offering 97 guestrooms and flexible meeting space in one of Atlantic Canada’s most dynamic cities. Opal Hospitality shapes every aspect of the guest experience, combining thoughtful brand development with operational excellence and a genuine sense of local character.
Valléa Bromont
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Bromont, Quebec
Opal Hospitality guided the property’s conversion into Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, overseeing operational planning, opening strategy, and guest experience development. Today, the hotel reflects the charm and character of Quebec’s Eastern Townships.
Our Pillars
Simplicity
Why complicate it?
We create simple but memorable experiences. We believe life is a journey and it’s all the little things that add up to make experiences wonderful. This is true for our guests, our associates and our partners.
Honesty
Our truth.
We believe in facing life’s truths and making the best out of the moment. We believe that a supportive climate fosters incredible results, and we believe these truths are the hallmarks of our success.
Driving Value
Take the wheel.
We strive to create exceptional value for our stakeholders. We work to unlock an asset’s true value through smart positioning, outstanding service and precise management.
Creativity
Creating the curious.
We believe that each endeavour is a truly unique opportunity to think creatively. We use curiosity and thoughtfulness to bring hospitality spaces to life in interesting, vibrant & relevant ways.