Mahindra Holidays & Resorts (MHRIL), a prominent vacation ownership and leisure hospitality company in India operating under the renowned brand Club Mahindra, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Uttarakhand (UK). This MOU entails an investment of INR 1000 crores by MHRIL, with the objective of constructing 4-5 expansive and prestigious resorts in Uttarakhand within the forthcoming years. Mahindra Holidays aspires to establish itself as a strategic ally of the state, offering help to the Government of UK in its various tourist initiatives. This support will be facilitated through the development of resorts, which will contribute to the overall economic growth of the state by generating employment possibilities.
This investment by MHRIL represents a significant milestone in their expansion plans, aiming to increase their capacity from 5000 to 10,000 keys by 2030. It serves as a testament to the diverse range of tourism destinations and experiences offered by Devbhoomi-Uttarakhand, including religious tourism in Haridwar and Char Dhams, wildlife exploration in Rajaji and Corbett National Parks, skiing in Auli, and adventure tourism in Rishikesh, among others. Uttarakhand possesses a plethora of captivating spots that allure individuals from various age cohorts around the nation. In light of this wanderlust, MHRIL endeavors to capitalize on these opportunities. Significantly, this investment will result in an expansion of its presence in Uttarakhand, since Club Mahindra now manages resorts in Jim Corbett, Mussoorie, Kanatal, and Binsar.
MHRIL, a multinational hospitality company, boasts a vast portfolio of 143 resorts worldwide, with a significant proportion of eighty-two located within India. The company has garnered a substantial membership base, exceeding 286,000 households. Notably, MHRIL has successfully developed renowned vacation locations, like Munnar in Kerala, Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan, and Binsar in Uttarakhand, among others.
In accordance with MHRIL’s dedication to sustainability and its objective of attaining carbon neutrality by 2040, all forthcoming resorts established in Uttarakhand will strive to excel in achieving Net Zero Energy, Water & Waste. By doing so, these resorts will serve as exemplars of sustainable tourism within the state.
According to Kavinder Singh, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd, the tourism industry in Uttarakhand is characterized by the exceptional vision and foresight of the state government. The government’s objective is to create tourist destinations, circuits, and clusters that are supported by infrastructure that is conducive to tourism. This includes initiatives for skill development and the provision of world-class tourism experiences within the state. Motivated by the proactive assistance provided by the government under the leadership of the Chief Minister, along with the state’s populace exhibiting a strong inclination towards hospitality and the implementation of a robust tourist strategy, our objective is to establish a significant investment partnership with the Uttarakhand Government, marking our largest investment endeavor in any state inside the nation. There is a significant potential observed in Uttarakhand, and our proposed investment not only signifies our belief in the state’s capabilities but also demonstrates our dedication to fostering its economic development. Concurrently, our aim is to provide exceptional vacation experiences for our expanding membership base. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Uttarakhand for its invaluable assistance.
Source- Travel biz
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