• Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Exec. Vice-President, IHCL with Mr. KM Abdul Latheef, MD, Hotel Pearl Dunes Pvt Ltd   

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL);

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of a new Vivanta hotel in the heart of Kochi, Aluva.

Speaking on the occasion, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “IHCL’s brand Vivanta debuts in Kochi with this signing. This will be our seventh hotel in the city – a testament to the city’s importance. We are delighted to further strengthen our association with Mr. KM Abdul Latheef with a second hotel.”

The 95-keys hotel is located at Aluva, a comfortable driving distance from the airport as well as leisure spots. The hotel will feature an all-day diner and bar, 4,500 square feet of banquet space, swimming pool, a gym and a spa.

Mr. KM Abdul Latheef, Managing Director, Hotel Pearl Dunes Pvt Ltd. said, “We are happy to work once again with IHCL, India’s hospitality leaders. This hotel will offer guests a flavor of the stylish Vivanta brand in Kochi.”

Kochi is the financial, commercial and cultural capital of the state of Kerala. It ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala and is the gateway to other popular leisure destinations.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 18 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands across Kerala including 5 under development.