I am pleased to share that Sarovar will be operating six new properties. These are Hometel in Hyderabad (Ameerpet), Hometel in Mumbai (Malad), Grand Sarovar Premiere in Mumbai (Goregaon West), Savannah Sarovar Premiere in Bangalore and Park Inn, Jaipur. This will make us 35 hotels strong with an inventory size of more than 3000. This is part of our rapid expansion plans and to be 50 hotels strong by 2010.

Our ‘Portico’ brand is seeing increase in numbers with five new hotels being brought under the ‘Portico’ fold. These are Aditya Park, Hyderabad; Gokulam Park, Kochi; Shraddha Inn, Shirdi, Radha Regent, Chennai and Sarovar Portico, Manali. These properties will be at par with international 3-star hotels and shall offer a high level of service.

In Trivandrum, The Muthoot Plaza, a Sarovar Premiere hotel, is expanding its room inventory to 107 from 57. In addition, the hotel is adding a swimming pool and spa and an extensive banqueting space for 800 persons. The hotel will be positioned in the 5 star deluxe category.

As a significant social service endeavor, Sarovar is associating with United Nation’s ‘Global Initiative Against Human Trafficking’. Our efforts are to help a cause we firmly believe in.

Sarovar wishes all of you a prosperous festive season.