Tamara group plans Rs 300 crore investment in Kerala

KOCHI: Hospitality group Tamara that has entered Kerala with a 5-star hotel in Thiruvananthapuram is planning to invest Rs 300 crore in the state.
The group with properties in Kodaikanal, Coorg and Bengaluru, will set up hotels in Alappuzha, Guruvayoor and Kannur.

Shruti Shibulal, CEO and director of Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd. said the decision to initiate operations in Kerala was guided by the state’s considerable progress in tourism and IT sectors. The group aspires to hit 1000 rooms by 2025.

“Responsible hospitality is the foundation of the Tamara group. My vision is to create a hospitality group that meets the highest standards of corporate governance, workplace ethics, sustainability practices and guest delight,” she added.

One of the key features of the hotel O opened in Thiruvananthapuram is the 10,000 sq ft convention centre, the largest in Kerala’s capital.