Hotel Vivanta: IHCL's latest addition to its growing chain in Kochi

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed a new Vivanta hotel in the heart of Kochi, Aluva.

Suma Venkatesh, executive vice president, real estate and development, IHCL, said, “IHCL’s Vivanta brand debuts in Kochi with this signing. This will be our seventh hotel in the city, a testament to the importance of the city. “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with KM Abdul Latheef with a second hotel.”

The 95-room hotel is strategically located in Aluva, a convenient drive from the airport and recreational venues. The hotel will feature an all-day restaurant and bar, 4,500 square feet of banquet space, a pool, fitness center and spa.

KM Abdul Latheef, MD, Hotel Pearl Dunes, said: “We are delighted to once again partner with IHCL, India's hospitality leaders. “This hotel offers guests a taste of the elegant Vivanta brand in Kochi.”

Kochi is the financial, commercial and cultural capital of the state of Kerala. It ranks first in the total number of domestic and international tourist arrivals to Kerala and is the gateway to other popular leisure destinations.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 18 hotels under the Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Kerala, of which 5 are under development.