The industry top companies such as Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), Hyatt Hotels Corp, The Leela, and Club Mahindra have evinced keen interest in establishing eco-tourism resorts in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Officials indicated this represents a big thrust to project the islands as a world class sustainable tourist destination.
For the first time, the untouched and unpopulated Aves Island, renowned for coconut plantations, coral reefs, and a 2 kilometer coastline will be opened to tourists. In addition, resorts have been proposed on Neil, Long, and Smith islands. All the projects will be done on a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) invited bids on July 28 on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer basis. A pre-bid conference on August 14 had hospitality majors like Ambuja Neotia Hospitality, Chalet Hotels, Juniper Hotels, The Park, Polo Hotels, and GVK Group in attendance.
"Our vision is to turn the Andamans into a world destination for sustainable, nature-based tourism. The pre-bid conference provided an opportunity for investors to give feedback, and site visits will be organized in early September to assist bidders in preparing." said Chanchal Yadav Managing Director ANIIDCO.
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Apart from new island ventures, the government intends to give a facelift to the Megapode Resort in Port Blair. Investment put together is pegged at close to INR 500 crore.
The officials said that once running, Aves Island would become among the most sought-after tourist destinations after Havelock Island, and it would generate local employment and boost the islands' economy.
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