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IHCL inks Vivanta property in Manipal, expanding presence in Karnataka
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Thursday, 17 October, 2019, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Bengaluru
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Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, has signed a Vivanta hotel in Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, expanding its presence in the southern state. The hotel is a management contract with Harinath Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd, a sister concern of Ballal Developers Ltd.
The property is strategically located on the main Udupi-Manipal road on NH 169A. Vivanta Manipal is just one-and-a-half km from the campus of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and is within walking distance of various shopping malls, commercial complexes and entertainment options.
The proposed hotel will comprise 100 well-furnished guest rooms, and will include an all-day dining restaurant, bar, a rooftop diner, recreation facilities and modern meeting spaces.
Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, executive vice-president, real estate and development, IHCL, said, “The signing of Vivanta Manipal is aligned to Aspiration 2022, with its focus on aggressive domestic growth.”
“We are delighted to have partnered with Ballal Developers for this hotel, and through this association provide a contemporary suite of offerings to both business and leisure travellers,” she added.
“We are proud to have joined hands with IHCL, the pioneers of Indian hospitality and custodians of the Taj brand, in bringing Manipal-Udupi’s first upscale hotel under the brand Vivanta,” stated Nagaraj Ballal, managing director and chief executive officer, Ballal Developers.
Well connected by road, rail and air, Manipal, a university town, boasts of scenic beauty, proximity to the coast and presence of key cultural and religious sites. In addition to being the district headquarters, Udupi is also one of the most renowned pilgrimage destinations in India, as the home of the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, and being located just a couple of hours from the famous Mookambika Temple.
Ballal Developers has been active over the last 40 years in Manipal, Udupi and Mangalore in the field of construction, including residential and commercial projects as well as infrastructure projects by the government. This will be the first hospitality venture by the group.
IHCL, and its subsidiaries, bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger.
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