Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced its foray into Bhopal with the signing of a new hotel – Vivanta Bhopal, through a management contract with Genex Hotels Private. This signing is in line with the company’s strategic expansion plans for aggressive growth. This will be IHCL’s first hotel in Bhopal, expanding its presence across key state capitals and furthering its position of having a network of hotels in all the key commercial centres of India.
Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “We are delighted to partner with Genex Hotels for the Vivanta Hotel in Bhopal. Consolidating presence in key capital cities is an important pillar of our domestic expansion strategy. With rapid urbanization, and growth, Bhopal offers immense potential for both leisure and business travellers.”
Vivanta Bhopal will be located near Van Vihar National Park, a 25 minute drive from the Bhopal International Airport with proximity to prominent corporate and tourist destinations. Spread over four acres, the hotel will comprise 150 well-appointed guest rooms and other features including multi-cuisine restaurants, recreation facilities, modern meeting spaces, well equipped conference rooms and large banqueting facilities.
Commenting on the partnership, the spokesperson for Genex Hotels said, “We are proud to partner with IHCL and introduce the Vivanta brand to Bhopal. Through this association with the pioneers of the Indian hospitality industry, we aim to enhance the guest experience in line with the highest international standards.”
