Taj Hotels Debuts in North East with Vivanta by Taj Guwahati

By BW Hotelier TAJ HOTELS Resorts & Palaces announced its latest addition with the opening Vivanta by Taj ’ Guwahati, Assam. This hotel will be a doorway to the unexplored and magical North East India. Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister of Assam formally opened the hotel by unveiling a plaque in the presence of Cyrus P. Mistry, Group Chairman, Tata Group; Rakesh Sarna, Managing Director and CEO, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and distinguished guests. Gogoi said ’Pragjyotishpura-in-ancient Assam now called Guwahati-in the modern era is the largest city of-Assam, a major riverine port and one of the fastest growing cities in India. It is the natural crossroads for both business and leisure. This is a proud moment for Assam and I want to thank Mr. Ratan Tata, Mr. Krishna Kumar and now Mr. Cyrus Mistry without whose support this would not have been possible. The number of tourists we welcome to Assam is growing year-on-year and it is a great pleasure to partner with Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces to serve this growth with the new Vivanta by Taj’Guwahati, Assam.’ Sarna said, ’The Taj has a proud history of putting undiscovered destinations on the global map. We are delighted to enhance our presence in the North East with the new addition - Vivanta by Taj ’ Guwahati, Assam. We are grateful to the Government of Assam for all their support in this significant hotel development and we are committed to contributing towards Assam’s thriving industry and its rich culture.’ ’I would like to compliment The Government of Assam for its unstinted support and commitment in bringing new infrastructure projects that will herald a new era of peace, progress and prosperity for the North Eastern region. I firmly believe that the launch of Vivanta by Taj ’ Guwahati, Assam will put this city on the convention and tourist map,’ said Ranjit Barthakur, Investment Advisor to the Honourable Chief Minister of Assam. Speaking on the launch of the hotel, Krishan Aggarwal, General Manager, Vivanta by Taj’Guwahati, Assam said, ’We eagerly look forward to welcoming guests to Vivanta by Taj ’ Guwahati, Assam. The hotel is an ideal option for both business and leisure travellers as Guwahati is the gateway to both Shillong and the famous Kaziranga Sanctuary. It also offers guests a choice for successful conferences and memorable weddings.’ Vivanta by Taj’Guwahati, Assam features 150 guestrooms. The hotel’s signature oriental restaurant Umami, serves Japanese and Chinese cuisine centred on the Umami principle. All-day dining at Seven is an ode to the seven sister states of the North East, offering inventive takes on the simple and rooted culinary traditions of the area as well as familiar global cuisine including Indian, Mediterranean and pan-Asian. The Tea Lounge at Vivanta by Taj’Guwahati, Assam promises the finest exploratory tea experience for its guests. The bar, Octave pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of the region with a showcase stage for promising local musicians. Vivanta by Taj’Guwahati, Assam offers one of the largest banqueting spaces in North East India with over 25,000 sq. ft. of flexible conference and meeting space, including a pillar-less ballroom of over 6,000 sq. ft., it is the ideal venue for select meetings, conferences and private events. Photo: L-R Cyrus Mistry, Group Chairman Tata Group, Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister of Assam, Rakesh Sarna, MD & CEO, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces at the inauguration of the Vivanta by Taj Guwahati.