Getting enthused by the concept of holidaying at quiet destinations, which is gathering pace in the country, Kanatal Resorts and Spa Private Limited has come up with its unit in Uttaranchal.
Kanatal Spa Resort, which offers a complete range of rejuvenation therapies became operational in June this year with an investment of Rs 25 crore.
The company is considering setting up a similar resort at an offbeat location. Besides, the firm will also come up with a five-star hotel near Dehradun. The construction for the same is likely to start from the mid 2009, which is expected to get functional by the end of 2011.
The group is also into sugar industry, paper industry, construction and education. The resort has witnessed occupancy around 52% from June to November and has generated revenue of Rs 1.5 crore till now.
On being asked to improve the occupancy rate, Deepak Mittal managing director of Kanatal Resort told FE, ?Tourism industry now a days is not only about staying in a resort or a hotel. The concept has expanded and people are looking forward for change with additional services, better quality and value for their money. Our resort has catered to various up- market elites and foreign nationals since its opening. To attract more number of guests all across India and foreign nations in the future, we will expand the concept of spa by introducing various spa packages for the guests travelling to Himalayas. Our luxury spa getaways will attract many visitors to the area and from abroad?.
Responding to another query he said, ?Ananda spa is no doubt a great success story in India. But Kanatal Resort and Spa is here to provide our Indian friends with same comfort and therapies, which are available internationally giving the best and the latest healing therapies?.