Kamat Hotels India Ltd. (KHIL) which owns and operates hotels brands like The Orchid, VITS, Lotus Resorts and Gadh Hotels has signed a lease agreement of 60 years with Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC). Likewise, KHIL has acquired the heritage palace ‘Mahodadhi Niwas’ in Puri and also the Eco Resort at Ramchandi, near the Sun Temple in Konark, in addition to the Parikud Palace and Rambha Palace, which are located near the Chilka Lake.
Of the three heritage properties acquired by KHIL, Mahodadhi Niwas opened for business on November 28, 2009. In the first phase, Mahodadhi offers 12 rooms and an additional 60 are expected to be developed over the next phase. KHIL is presently involved in restoring Parikud and Rambha Palaces, which will be commissioned in a phased manner in 2010.
Vithal Kamat, Chairman and Managing Director, KHIL said, “We are keen to explore the business opportunities in Orissa; given the historic and cultural significance of the state. KHIL intends to strengthen the portfolio of its heritage brand – ‘Gadh Hotels’ in the state. |