City set to become hospitality hub with 11 new 5-star hotels
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Guwahati: Guwahati is set to get 11 new five-star hotels, transforming the city into a hospitality hub for the region, said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. Sarma, who performed the 'bhoomipujan' ceremony for two
five-star hotels in Guwahati
on Monday, said the hotels are to be developed at an investment of Rs 500 crores as per an MoU signed during the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment and infrastructure summit, held in Feb.He said the construction of such state-of-the-art infrastructure represents a significant progression in Assam's hotel, hospitality and tourism industries.He added that the project holds the potential to influence the socio-economic landscape of the state in a substantive manner.
Sarma said Assam enjoyed a relatively peaceful environment over the past four years and underscored the importance of such stability in facilitating long-term development. Emphasising the inter-relationship between industrial expansion and economic stability, he noted its role in shaping the aspirations of younger generations.Referring to the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, the CM reiterated its intent to develop a favourable climate for investment in the state. With preparatory work now complete, he announced the commencement of construction of the two hotels on Monday. The '
Guwahati Marriott Resort and Spa
', he stated, would feature a total of 196 rooms, while '
Fairfield by Marriott Guwahati
' would comprise 288 rooms.
The projected timeline for completion is estimated at thirty-six to forty-eight months, he added. He expressed confidence that the resort's location, given its proximity to the airport, would attract both domestic and international visitors.He further suggested that tourists may extend their visits to include sites such as Kaziranga, Manas, and Kamakhya, thereby enhancing the broader regional tourism economy.
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He stated that a rise in visitor expenditure would, in turn, positively influence Assam's gross domestic product. The CM highlighted the increasing popularity of destination weddings, once predominantly associated with international locales and elite sections of society. He noted a growing domestic trend in this regard and referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's encouragement, particularly expressed in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, for Indian states to position themselves as hosts for such events.He highlighted that Assam is presently an attractive destination to organise such weddings like Haryana, Karnataka, etc. Saying that although industrial enterprises yield profits for entrepreneurs, he added, it is the unemployed youth who derive even greater advantage from such undertakings. He cautioned against any measures that might dissuade potential investors, stating that such deterrents could prompt the redirection of capital to regions perceived as more favourable, thereby curtailing local prospects. He underscored that the state administration remains steadfast in its commitment to this issue, persistently endeavouring to channel investment into Assam so as to foster local employment.Guwahati: Guwahati is set to get 11 new five-star hotels, transforming the city into a hospitality hub for the region, said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. Sarma, who performed the 'bhoomipujan' ceremony for two five-star hotels in Guwahati on Monday, said the hotels are to be developed at an investment of Rs 500 crores as per an MoU signed during the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment and infrastructure summit, held in Feb.He said the construction of such state-of-the-art infrastructure represents a significant progression in Assam's hotel, hospitality and tourism industries.He added that the project holds the potential to influence the socio-economic landscape of the state in a substantive manner. Sarma said Assam enjoyed a relatively peaceful environment over the past four years and underscored the importance of such stability in facilitating long-term development. Emphasising the inter-relationship between industrial expansion and economic stability, he noted its role in shaping the aspirations of younger generations.Referring to the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, the CM reiterated its intent to develop a favourable climate for investment in the state. With preparatory work now complete, he announced the commencement of construction of the two hotels on Monday. The 'Guwahati Marriott Resort and Spa', he stated, would feature a total of 196 rooms, while 'Fairfield by Marriott Guwahati' would comprise 288 rooms. The projected timeline for completion is estimated at thirty-six to forty-eight months, he added. He expressed confidence that the resort's location, given its proximity to the airport, would attract both domestic and international visitors.He further suggested that tourists may extend their visits to include sites such as Kaziranga, Manas, and Kamakhya, thereby enhancing the broader regional tourism economy. He stated that a rise in visitor expenditure would, in turn, positively influence Assam's gross domestic product. The CM highlighted the increasing popularity of destination weddings, once predominantly associated with international locales and elite sections of society. He noted a growing domestic trend in this regard and referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's encouragement, particularly expressed in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, for Indian states to position themselves as hosts for such events.He highlighted that Assam is presently an attractive destination to organise such weddings like Haryana, Karnataka, etc. Saying that although industrial enterprises yield profits for entrepreneurs, he added, it is the unemployed youth who derive even greater advantage from such undertakings. He cautioned against any measures that might dissuade potential investors, stating that such deterrents could prompt the redirection of capital to regions perceived as more favourable, thereby curtailing local prospects. He underscored that the state administration remains steadfast in its commitment to this issue, persistently endeavouring to channel investment into Assam so as to foster local employment.
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