{"id":95841,"date":"2024-08-14T14:24:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T08:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=95841"},"modified":"2024-08-14T14:24:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T08:54:38","slug":"paving-the-way-for-goas-tourism-development-cm-sawant-tourism-minister-khaunte-signs-supplemental-lease-deed-with-ihcl-taj-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=95841","title":{"rendered":"Paving the way for Goa\u2019s tourism development : CM Sawant & tourism minister Khaunte signs supplemental lease deed with IHCL Taj hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"
Goa Khabar : The Department of Tourism, Goa, is delighted to announce the successful signing of the Taj Aguada Plateau Supplemental Lease Deed, a key milestone in enhancing our region’s tourism infrastructure. The ceremony was held on 13th august at Mantralaya, Porvorim, Goa in the auspicious presence of Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Tourism Minister,\u00a0 Rohan A. Khaunte, and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, Director Tourism, The signing was done by Director Tourism, Suneel Anchipaka, IAS and Rajendra Misra, Executive Vice President & General Counsel & Prabhat Verma, Executive Vice President (Operations, South India, International & Expressions), from The Indian Hotels Company Limited, along with the presence of other members; Puneet Chattwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Ranjit Phillipose, Senior Vice President (Operations, Goa),\u00a0 Ashwani Anand, General Manager, Taj Cidade De Goa and\u00a0 Aejaz Shaikh, Director of Sales & Marketing, Taj Cidade De Goa.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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With the signing of the Supplemental Lease Deed, IHCL will develop a well known Wellness, Ayurveda, Yoga-Centric, Cultural Goan Spectacle, recreation and Immersive Plan for Aguada Plateau, Goa which will be of International standards with allied facilities which would entice high end tourists to the State.<\/div>\n
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This landmark agreement underscores the commitment of both the Goa government and the Taj Group to enhance the state’s tourism landscape, providing visitors with world-class experiences while preserving the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. By signing the lease, the aim is to facilitate further investments in the tourism sector, creating opportunities for local employment and sustainable economic growth.<\/div>\n
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Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister, who is also the Chairman of Goa Tourism Board Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant expressed the Department of Tourism\u2019s resolve stating \u201cThe Government of Goa has taken a big step with this Lease Deed with Indian Hotels Company Limited. All issues that were resurfaced have now been resolved and this agreement has been signed. Thi signing reaffirms the commitment to delivering exceptional experiences while preserving the unique charm of Goa like wellness, ayurveda, cultural and more of the Regenerative Tourism themes. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with the Indian Hotels Company Limited to further enrich the region’s new tourism offerings and contribute positively to its sustainable development.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Hon\u2019ble Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte stated \u201cThe signing marks a new era for tourism in Goa. We are committed to creating a robust infrastructure that supports sustainable tourism while celebrating our state’s unique heritage. This agreement with the IHCL Taj Group will enhance Goa’s appeal as a global tourism hotspot, benefiting both our economy and local communities.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism & Managing Director GTDC stated \u201cWe are thrilled to reach this pivotal Lease Deed with The Indian Hotels Company Limited Taj Group. The signing for the Taj Aguada Plateau represents a major step forward in our vision to develop Goa as a premier global tourism destination. This partnership will not only enhance our infrastructure but also create lasting economic benefits for our local communities. Our focus is to promote wellness tourism, ayurveda and Regenerative Tourism and other facets of tourism which Goa has to offer to bring more quality tourists to the state.\u201d*<\/div>\n
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The Taj Aguada Plateau, renowned for its breathtaking views and rich history, will continue to serve as a beacon of luxury and excellence. This supplemental lease paves the way for the development of state-of-the-art facilities and services, ensuring Goa remains a premier destination for travelers from around the globe. Additionally, the nearby Mopa Airport will be beneficial to the hotels as it will increase the tourist check ins.<\/div>\n
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The Department of Tourism has been instrumental in advancing Goa\u2019s tourism sector and remains dedicated to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and progress in the region. The signing of this Lease Deed is a testament to our ongoing efforts to position Goa as a leader in regenerative and sustainable tourism practices.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Goa Khabar : The Department of Tourism, Goa, is delighted to announce the successful signing of the Taj Aguada Plateau Supplemental Lease Deed, a key milestone in enhancing our region’s tourism infrastructure. The ceremony was held on 13th august at Mantralaya, Porvorim, Goa in the auspicious presence of Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Tourism […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25169,"featured_media":95843,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[155,6],"tags":[3794],"class_list":["post-95841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-155","category-6","tag-featured"],"read":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/25169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=95841"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95844,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95841\/revisions\/95844"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/95843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=95841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=95841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=95841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}