Luxe India, a JV between US-based Luxe Worldwide Hotels and Indian hospitality company, Tian Serrai Group, plans to develop its hospitality portfolio in the four-star boutique hotel segment. Under the arrangement, the Tian Serrai Group will develop, manage and market hotels under the Luxe brand in India. The company aims to develop a portfolio of 12 properties in the next two years. This also marks Luxe Hotel group's foray into the Indian market.
Speaking with TravelBiz Monitor about the company's India plans, Kishore Luthria, Director, Luxe India stated, “We aim to design unique business properties for the business traveller; also, we want to develop the boutique hotel concept in this country. There are several five-star developments or low key properties coming up. However, there are few boutique properties under development. Our products are different in their look and offering.” The company has signed up two properties, which are currently under construction in India; an 80 room property in Pune and a 120 room hotel at Chaul Village in Raigad District. The properties are expected to start operations by end of 2010. |