Luxury hotel chains have found a new address in Gurgaon. After the runaway success of the Trident Hilton, the Oberoi Group is pulling out all stops to build a super-luxury hotel, The Oberoi with 175 rooms right next to it. The property, which is still in the design stage, is just one of several new hotels coming up in Gurgaon.
Plans for at least six other hotels are being finalised, even as others are on the anvil. With Gurgaon having become the MNC and call center capital or the country, there is an acute demand mismatch. And with an A list of Fortune 500 companies setting up offices in the township, the demand for good accommodation close to workplace is imperative. This is fuelling the supply boom.
Vatika Hospitality group has taken the lead by bringing in Star wood’s Wetin as its partner to roll out a 350-room hotel on a strategically placed plot on the bustling Mehrauli Gurgaon Road. This property should be ready by July 2008. Similarly, Carlson Hospitality, which owns the small boutique hotel Park Plaza in Gurgaon, is preparing to bring a 400 room Regent, inclusive of 90 service apartments, reportedly in conjunction with Ambience Island complex on the freeway and is expected to open by April 2008.
Kulbhushan Kachru of Carlson Hospitality said, “We are very excited about Gurgaon as a market. Given the shortage of good accommodation, I see many more hotels coming up in the area.” Of the other big hotels under construction, the Inter Continental Crown Plaza with 235 rooms is likely to open by June 2007. Marriot is planning a 200-room hotel in Gurgaon’s Sushant Lok area by April2009. It is also believed that the Taj group may bring in its Residency brand in a tie up with DLF.

RS 5 CRORE MAKEOVER FOR DILLI HAAT 

The city’s favourite haunt, Dilli Haat will soon get a brand new look and design. The makeover of the Haat, spread over six acres opposite the INA Market, will be done keeping in mind the requirements of foreign tourists, who throng the venue in large numbers and look for a “rich rural touch” to the entire setting. The Haat will get a new lighting system and an art gallery. For the convenience of foreigners, a money exchange bureau ill also is set up, along with an information center.
The DTTDC also aims to deploy translators for all major foreign languages. The tourism corporation is also working out a plan for the kitchen area. Authentic cuisines from various states are one of the attractions at the Haat and this would be made all the more attractive. The entire area will be made disabled friendly.
The Rs 5 crore project has been given the final nod after a board meeting comprising officials from the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), THE union ministries of textiles and tourism and the NDMC will jointly fund the project. The NDMC has been roped in as 50 per cent of the entry charges go to the civic agency. DTTDC MD Ramesh Negi said the stalls would now sport a “more esthetic appeal and look”.

TDI LAUNCHES FIRST MULTIPLEX IN CHANDIGARH

Taneja Development and infrastructure Ltd, the flagship company of Taneja Group as part of their expansion plan announced the munch of TDI mall in the Chandigarh in the heart of the city sector 17. With the launch of TDI Mall will be one of the first realty developers to cater to the shopping and entertainment needs of the residents of the city by providing the first organized retail and entertainment complex. The mall would also serve as the best shopping and entertainment destination. Says Kamal Taneja, MD, TDI: “There was a growing need for an organized retail and entertainment set up in the city as the residents of the city use to look at Delhi for shopping and entertainment. We are looking at the launch which will be first organised retail mall here.”

INDIA’S TALLEST BUILDING PLANNED IN MUMBAI

Mumbai is turning upwardly mobile. Come 2007 and India’s commercial capital will have the tallest building in the country at a height of 1,050 ft with 72 storeys. The India International Trade Tower (IITT) will be developed on 12 acres of National Textile Corporation’s Indu Mills land in Prabhadevi, facing the Arabian Sea. The ministry of textiles has approached the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) to develop this world-class gem and jewellery centre besides other commercial floors. 
It is estimated that by selling the constructed space the income would be around Rs 1,000 cr and after covering the cost of the construction and debt servicing charges there would be a surplus of Rs 500 crore. Out of this, NTC would receive Rs 300 crore towards the cost of the land the other profit will be retained with the SPV for further development. 

Vardhman Premium Mall inherits an unprecedented advantage by virtue of its prime location location on the outer Ring Road; Deepali Chowk, Pitampura. The catchment area enjoys the mass market centered around upper middle class, making the potential customer-base truly incredible. With more than half a million people with high disposable income, residing in the posh localities Saraswati Vihar, Tarun Enclave in immediate vicinity, Vardhman Premium Mall offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap the tremendous potential of the ares. 
Situated in one of the fastest developing zones of Delhi, the place has superb communication channels, with even a Metro station in close vicinity. The services are path breaking and contagious. Vardhman Premium mall is a dream destination to fulfill all your aspiration and those of the people living in its affluent catchment area. 
A haat bazaar, A fun park, a 5-star hotel, an amphitheatre, all this and more is being envisaged, offering in tandem, an endless scenario for enjoyment and recreation. Vardhman Premium Mall presents a splendid spectrum of world-class facilities. The exclusive ambience, hassle-free parking facilities, discerning brand shopping and a host of value added features will elevate shopping to an enriching experience for the whole family. 

India’s largest building and construction exhibition Cigma Interbuild India 2005 will be held in Bangalore from November 3-6 2005. The exhibition is organised by Cigma Events. Expecting over 50000 visitors, 750 exhibitors and 26 product categories, Cigma Inter build India 2005 will be the biggest exhibition happening in the Indian construction industry. Participating in Cigma Inter-Build India 2005 will help companies meet new customers and develop database and direct partnerships with clients. 

November 2005