Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced an upcoming property in Northern India; the Movenpick Dharamshala Resort & Spa, which is due to open in 2013.
Andreas Mattmüller, chief operating officer for Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia, said: “We are delighted to sign our second property in such a dynamic and fast-growing market. Adding this landmark property to our portfolio follows our global objective to expand our presence in India as we set to open the Movenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore this spring.”
The 124-room resort will be located 2,400m above sea level in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley and surrounded by a dense forest and the Himalayan Mountains.
Its key attraction will be a 2,500sqm Ayurvedic spa which will feature preventive health programmes, detox sessions and international treatments, alongside Ayurvedic meditation and yoga therapies.
The Swiss hotel company, along with the owning group Kamakhya Hospitality Services, has committed to sourcing mainly locally available materials in the construction process, installing energy-efficient systems to harness wind, solar and hydro power, and serving organic vegetables and fruits, and local products from rural farms nearby.
Jean Gabriel Pérès, president and CEO of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, explained: “This is a project where the word ‘unique’ is truly apt, and where guests can expect hospitality experience second to none. Getting the community involved in all stages of the project is crucial, and the sustainable emphasis underpins the entire resort.”
