(TAN): Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a luxury hotel in Shiroda, located in Sindhudurg district of west India’s Maharashtra state. The land has been leased from the Maharashtra government.
IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said, “IHCL has pioneered many destinations and put locations like Rajasthan, Kerala, Goa, Coorg, and the Andamans on the global tourist map. With the help of the Ministry of Tourism and the Government of Maharashtra, we will be able to create a world class beach resort in the idyllic destination of Shiroda. This development will create and enhance employment opportunities whilst contributing to tourism revenues to the state of Maharashtra.”
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The luxury resort spread over 138 acres will have 150 rooms including 46 villas. It will have multiple restaurants, a bar and conference facilities. The large open spaces will be transformed into beautifully landscaped gardens, outdoor entertainment and sports facilities.
Shiroda, with its beautiful and pristine beaches, is just the right location to create a new high-end tourist destination in Maharashtra, IHCL said. There are two new airports being developed — at Mopa in Goa and at Chipi in Maharashtra. These will make this destination even more accessible to tourists.
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Shiroda, a small village, is a virgin, unpolluted piece of paradise with long stretches of golden beach in a picture postcard perfect setting of lush greenery and swaying coconut palms.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 27 hotels across brands in Maharashtra.
