By Rashmi Pradhan
GOLDEN TULIP Hotels, part of Louvre Hotels, aims to operate 22 hotels in India by 2016. The Group plans to add newer properties in their portfolio to reach 25 operational properties by 2016 in South Asia. In an email interview with BW Hotelier, Vimal Singh, Managing Director, Golden Tulip Hotels South Asia, (see photo) said, ’We are in the process to launch 4 new properties in South Asia by end of 2015. The new properties are expected to come up in Kufri (Himachal Pradesh), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Kufri property will feature 32 craftsmen-styled, furnished apartments and will be launched under the Royal Tulip brand. Haridwar property will have 56 rooms and will be launched under the Golden Tulip brand. The Royal Tulip Seapearl Beach Resort in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh with 493 rooms is an eco-friendly 5-star luxury resort whereas the Sri Lanka property will have 99 rooms.’
Golden Tulip Hotels South Asia has 18 operational properties across India. The chain has properties in major metros and other cities in. The Company follows two mode of operations in India ’ Management and Franchise. The first hotel in India was launched in the year 2007, and within a span of 8 years, Golden Tulip Hotels South Asia have grown to 18 operational properties across the country in key leisure and business destinations with budget and luxury hotels.
’Among the 3 brands present in India, Golden Tulip is the fastest growing brand of the Group. From full-service hotels to long-stay suites, relaxing resorts to state-of-the-art meeting facilities, Golden Tulip caters to business and leisure travelers who demand international standards but seek an authentic hospitality experience with local flair,’ Singh added.
He further stated that the Group is focusing largely on the Golden Tulip brand in the coming years due to the steady rise in business and leisure travel. ’We will be aiming to increase our share of the market in the mid-segment markets with this brand which is one of the fastest growing segments in the hospitality sector in India,’ he informed.
The group is opening its second property in Bengaluru, Tulip Inn Bangalore which will be operational by September 2015. Located in Central Business District, the hotel will cater to business travellers. The business hotel will offer 54 rooms including 2 suites, a multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, state of the art conference room and 2 banquet halls of 1200 sq.ft each.
The author is Assistant Editor at BW Hotelier.