IHCL announced the signing of a new SeleQtions resort in Bekal, Kerala. This town in southern India is well known for its beach, backwaters, hill destinations and historic fort. The resort is a Brownfield project which is under a management contract with Gopalan Enterprises and is slated to open in 2024.
The 159-room SeleQtions resort is strategically situated on the backwaters and is a short drive from Bekal beach and the historic Bekal Fort. Spread over about 30 acres, the resort’s design will draw inspiration from the local ethos of Kerala. The hotel will have an all-day diner, a speciality restaurant and bar, and banqueting facilities including picturesque open-air spaces, ideal for social as well as business gatherings. The hotel will also have a large wellness facility.
Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate and Development, IHCL, said, “We are excited to bring an IHCL SeleQtions resort to expand our portfolio in the state. There is a growing demand for travel to new and emerging leisure destinations, and this signing reinforces the company’s confidence in the tourism potential of the region. It will be our second hotel in Bekal. We are pleased to partner with Gopalan Enterprises for this project.”
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 14 hotels across brands including four under development in Kerala.