IHCL Announces Taj Resorts in Lakshadweep, Blending Luxury with Sustainability
by EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | January 12, 2024 | News
IHCL Taj Resorts Lakshadweep
IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) has confirmed the development of two Taj-branded resorts on the islands of Suheli and Kadmat in Lakshadweep, with an expected opening in 2026. The projects, categorized as Greenfield, will be managed and developed by IHCL.
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “This signing is in line with IHCL’s pioneering spirit, which has put several destinations such as Rajasthan, Kerala, Goa and Andamans on the global tourist map. The sustainability-focused development will aim to create minimal footprint while preserving the fragile eco-system in yet another unexplored location. We see significant potential in Lakshadweep, with its pristine beaches and coral reefs set amongst the Arabian Sea. The two world-class Taj resorts will attract international as well as national travellers.”
Suheli, a ring-shaped island with a coral reef-encircled lagoon rich in marine life, will feature a Taj resort with 110 rooms, including 60 beach villas and 50 water villas. Kadmat Island, also known as Cardamom Island, is a coral island with a large lagoon and is a marine protected area with seagrass beds, serving as a nesting ground for marine turtles. The Taj hotel on Kadmat will have 110 rooms, consisting of 75 beach villas and 35 water villas.
Lakshadweep, India’s smallest Union Territory, is an archipelago of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea. Renowned for its scenic beauty, including exotic beaches, coral reefs, and lagoons, Lakshadweep is a hub for water sports such as scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, and yachting.
IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) has confirmed the development of two Taj-branded resorts on the islands of Suheli and Kadmat in Lakshadweep, with an expected opening in 2026.