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Souvagya Mohapatra shares how Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts are tailor-made for the Indian market and that they are planning to expand their portfolio by opening properties in India; their two properties are already in developmental stage and likely to be inaugurated within a year.
TT Bureau
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts is a dynamic and fast-growing Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts group having its registered office in Singapore and corporate office in the Maldives, shares Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts for India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka operation.
“The brand currently manages and operates eight luxury properties in Maldives,” he said. “We proudly say that we are the first and largest Resort Management company in Asia Pacific. Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts offers guest-centric resort experiences through unique resort plans, offering guests a range of all-encompassing experiences, with varieties of dining options as well as several complimentary value-added amenities and activities that ensure a relaxed, hassle-free holiday experience at each resort, all while staying true to the brand’s core philosophy: ‘The Joy of Giving’,” he added.
India market
Commenting on the India market, Mohapatra said, “It certainly is a valuable market for us with regards to the guest movements to all our properties across Maldives. Its location advantage and the connectivity from all major cities of India makes it a favourable destination. The weekends, holidays and festival periods, experience maximum footfalls from India into Maldives. Wedding is a huge market in India and the honeymooners prefer Maldives as a luxury destination, which is easily approachable. Excellent relationship between the Government of India and Maldives is one more aspect Indians are welcomed in Maldives across all seasons.”
He added, “All our resorts are equipped with facilities such as children’s indoor & outdoor play area, extensive recreational activities, water sports, Indian restaurants, wellness & Spa etc., which are loved by the Indian families, thus making our resorts the excellent holiday destination with affordable all-inclusive price.”
Targets
Mohapatra said that they have a targeted clientele from India. “Our set up and connectivity from Indian cities attract a large number of holidaymakers and honeymooners. We have Sales & PR offices in some important cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. Our presence digitally across all platforms provides us maximum visibility as well. Roadshows are regularly conducted in Indian cities highlighting our product launches and the new offerings. We invite media houses and prominent tour operators from India during these roadshows. We are one of the resort groups, which provide all-inclusive rates; this concept is well accepted by our esteemed guests across the globe and, of course, Indians. The brand’s core philosophy: ‘The Joy of Giving’ and the values systems are some of the aspects that set us apart from other hotel chains,” he said.
Expansion
After having successful ventures in Maldives and upcoming resorts at Sri Lanka, now the group wants to venture into India, Nepal & Bhutan. “As regards to our expansion in India, our focus is to explore across the country and wait for the right opportunities. Our Business Development team is already in the job of identifying properties in potential tourism destinations in India. Two of our properties are already in developmental stage, hopefully within a year these two properties will be inaugurated. Very shortly we are going to announce our expansion plan in Asia-Pacific,” he said.
