Guwahati gears up for luxury boom: 11 five-star hotels, Marriott projects break ground
Himanta Biswa Sarma
said that as many as 11 five-star category of hotels are in pipeline.
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Sarma performed Bhoomi Poojan for two Marriott Hotels in Guwahati. The two Marriott hotels, which will be built on 76 bighas of land, are a major part of this project. The initiative is the result of a memorandum signed by Junali Construction Private Limited during the
Advantage Assam 2.0
summit. The hotels are to be developed at an investment of Rs. 500 crores.
Sarma remarked that the construction of such state-of-the-art infrastructure represents a significant progression in Assam's hotel, hospitality, and tourism industries.
He stated that the project holds the potential to influence the socio-economic landscape of the state in a substantive manner. He said that Assam has enjoyed a relatively peaceful environment over the past four years and underscored the importance of such stability in facilitating long-term development. Emphasising the inter-relationship between industrial expansion and economic stability, he noted its role in shaping the aspirations of younger generations.
Referring to the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, the Chief Minister reiterated its intent to develop a favourable climate for investment in the state. In response to this initiative, Jonali Constructions Private Limited committed to undertake the development of two hotel properties in proximity to the Guwahati Airport. With preparatory work now complete, he announced the commencement of construction. The
Guwahati Marriott Resort and Spa
, he stated, would feature a total of 196 rooms, while Fairfield by Marriott Guwahati would comprise 288 rooms.
In addition to both underground and open parking facilities, the properties would include ballroom space and open lawn areas, designed to accommodate large events. The projected timeline for completion is estimated at thirty-six to forty-eight months, he added.
He expressed confidence that the resort's location, given its proximity to the airport, would attract both domestic and international visitors. He further suggested that tourists may extend their visits to include sites such as Kaziranga, Manas, and Kamakhya. He stated that a rise in visitor expenditure would, in turn, positively influence Assam's
gross domestic product
.
Sarma highlighted the increasing popularity of destination weddings.
With reference to the hotel project, he observed that approximately 500 families stand to benefit from its implementation, either directly or indirectly. He anticipated that the surrounding area would, in time, witness heightened economic activity.
Sarma stated in X, 'With 11 five-star hotels in the pipeline, Guwahati is becoming a hub for global hospitality chains who are seizing the opportunity to cater to the huge demand in the region. All of this has gained momentum post #AdvantageAssam2.'
Mukesh Ambani-owned
Reliance Industries
has announced to invest Rs 50,000 crore in the state over the next five years. The group has announced plans to build a seven-star Oberoi hotel.
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