Amid India-Maldives Row, Tata Group Gets Set To Open Two Taj Branded Hotels In Lakshadweep By 2026

At a time when the beautiful island of Lakshadweep is all over the headlines following India's PM Narendra Modi's visit and the ensuing tensions with the Maldives, the Tata group has made a big announcement regarding the tropical archipelago.

Tata Group To Open Taj Resorts In Lakshadweep

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Tata Group is set to open two resorts on the islands of Suheli and Kadmat in Lakshadweep. In January last year, Tata Group's subsidiary, the Indian Hotels Company Ltd., initially announced a plan on similar lines of opening two Taj-branded resorts in Lakshadweep.

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Reasons Behind The Decision By Tata Group

"The Greenfield projects are slated to open in 2026 and will be developed by IHCL," the company had said, as per various media reports. "We see significant potential in Lakshadweep, with its pristine beaches and coral reefs set amongst the Arabian Sea," IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said while announcing the signing of resorts last year. "The two world-class Taj resorts will attract international as well as national travellers."

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The two places chosen for opening the Taj resorts are among the well-known tourist destinations in Lakshadweep, which in itself is a group of 36 islands. They include Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmath, Minicoy, Kavaratti, Suheli, and Kadmat.

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Inside Tata Group's Plan For Lakshadweep

According to Tata Group's subsidiary, IHCL, the Taj at Suheli will have 110 rooms, including 60 beachfront villas and 50 water villas. Kadmat Island, sometimes referred to as Cardamom Island, is a coral island with a sizable lagoon that is home to seagrass beds and a marine protected area. The 110-room Taj Hotel at Kadmat will have 35 water villas and 75 beach villas.

Lakshadweep, an archipelago in the Arabian Sea, is known for its scenic beauty with exotic beaches, coral reefs, and lagoons. "It is a haven for water sports including scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkelling, surfing, water skiing, and yachting," IHCL said.

PM Modi Tweets In Awe Of Lakshadweep

In addition to the scenic beauty, Lakshadweep's tranquility is also mesmerising. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on how to work even harder for the welfare of 140 crore Indians. pic.twitter.com/VeQi6gmjIM

¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2024

In his viral tweet on January 4, India's PM Modi had said he was "in awe of the stunning beauty of Lakshadweep". In addition to the scenic beauty, he had said that Lakshadweep's tranquility is also mesmerising. "For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list."

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