Ihcl Signs With Hotel Pearl Dunes for Ginger Hotel in Calicut, Kerala
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, announced the signing of a Ginger hotel in Calicut, Kerala. This will be a greenfield project.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, "Calicut, with its rich historical and cultural heritage, serves as the gateway to North Kerala. As one of state's key commercial centers, the city continues to thrive on its strong industrial and services sectors. This signing marks our second hotel in the city and we are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Mr. KM Abdul Latheef for this project."
Strategically located in the heart of the city, the 100-key Ginger Calicut City Center, Kerala will offer seamless access to commercial hubs and cultural landmarks. Embodying the brand's lean luxe design philosophy, the hotel will provide guests the perfect blend of work and leisure in vibrant, contemporary spaces. The hotel will feature Ginger's signature all-day-diner, Qmin, along with banquet facilities, meeting rooms, a fitness centre and a swimming pool.
Mr. KM Abdul Latheef, Managing Director, Hotel Pearl Dunes Pvt Ltd. said, "We are happy to continue our long-standing partnership with IHCL built on a shared vision of delivering world-class hospitality."
Mr. Abdul Shukkoor Puthalath added, "We are excited to partner with IHCL to enhance the hospitality landscape in Kerala."
Calicut on the Malabar Coast is located in the northern part of Kerala. Known as the spice city, it is a blend of rich cultural history and thriving commerce.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 20 hotels in Kerala including 4 under development.
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