Singapore-based Alila Hotels & Resorts plans to foray into the Indian market with its first property in Goa, Alila Diwa Goa by September 2009 and another property in Bangalore by July 2010. These properties will be managed by Alila Hotels & Resorts. The company plans to open 12 hotels in India by 2015, focusing on getaway destinations. It is in discussion with developers to manage properties in Calicut and Kochi in Kerala.
Speaking exclusively with TravelBiz Monitor, Mark A Edleson, President, Alila Hotels and Resorts said, “We will focus on key destinations to open resorts and hotels that target business and leisure clients. India is a major target country and we see huge opportunity and potential in this market. Since, we are launching our hotel in a new country we need to understand the market, human resources and clientele. We are also looking for properties in Bangalore and Jaipur.”
With the Alila Diwa Goa, property owner Parekh Group has announced its foray into India’s hospitality sector. Located in South Goa, the property has 149 rooms (including suites and villas) and is twenty minutes away from Dabolim International Airport. |