New Delhi, November 7th, 2022: Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing– Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Thekkady in Kerala. The property shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a subsidiary and management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. It is expected to open in July 2023.
Thekkady, India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old ‘Surki’ dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 sq. kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 sq. kms.The Country’s sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture.
This property will feature 42 well-appointed rooms, complemented by a multi-cuisine restaurant, a meeting room, a fitness center and banquets along with other public areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mahesh Aiyer, CEO – Carnation Hotels Private Limited commented, “We are pleased to announce the expansion of our portfolio in Kerala with our valued partner M.S. Mathew. In keeping with our asset light growth strategy, we have consistently been growing in the management space and have already signed 13 hotels this fiscal, with nearly 2 signings taking place every month. We aspire to diversify our existing portfolio, not just in metros and tier I cities, but across tier II, III and IV cities and leisure destinations as well, by signing and opening more hotels to enhance our offerings to our guests as well as owners and partners in tourism and hospitality. We already have three operational hotels in the beautiful state of Kerala, popularly known as ‘God’s Own Country’, and now two more under development. Thekkady is a particularly popular destination for both Indian and foreign travellers and will expand our reach across the state in a different brand segment.”