Fortune Hotels Opens Fortune Select Regina at Candolim, Goa
Friday January 22, 2010 , 4 min Read
Mumbai, January 21, 2010: Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd, today announced the opening of its 31st property, Fortune Select Regina in Candolim, North Goa. This elegant property has a carefully crafted blend of contemporary style and traditional aesthetics to provide premium accommodation for visitors.
Fortune Select Regina is owned by Acron Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the hotels division of Acron, a diversified group engaged in property development, hospitality, infrastructure construction and retail businesses. The property is professionally managed by Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, and is designed from the greenfield stage to comply with the Foreign Tour Operators’ Association specifications.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pawan Verma, Senior Executive Vice President, ITC Ltd.-Hotels Division, said, “With 56 properties in 43 cities across India, Fortune Hotels is one of the fastest growing chains of first class hotels in the country and the launch of our Goa property only reinforces our commitment to offer our guests a rare combination of luxury and competititive pricing. We will be expanding our presence in key markets with our different brands of Fortune Hotels in accordance with market demand. We are all set to launch our new properties in Hyderabad, Thane and Gandhinagar in the next couple of months.”
Mr.Suresh Kumar, President, Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our property, Fortune Select Regina in Goa and expect to bridge the existing gap with our excellent service and hospitality commitment. We will be able to redefine service standards available to the leisure traveler in Goa. With a large number of tourists visiting the region we are sure of receiving good response for our hotel. With the launch of this hotel, Fortune Hotels has further strengthened its position as a leading player in the first class hotels segment with 31 operational hotels, 56 signed alliances and 4579 rooms across 43 cities.”
“Fortune Select Regina reinvents the hospitality experience for holiday visitors to Goa,” said Dr. John Britto, Director, Acron Hospitality Pvt Ltd. “Our superior services and amenities cater to the evolving needs of the discerning international traveler. We offer a superlative value proposition to our customers. Fortune Select Regina is conveniently located and we are confident that it will become the first choice of holiday and business travelers in Goa,” he added.
Fortune Select Regina has been created with a careful blend of contemporary and traditional elements to provide elegant, premium accommodation for its guests. The property has 102 well appointed rooms with a selection of 70 deluxe rooms, 25 luxury rooms, 6 suites and 1 room for differently abled visitors. The property has been designed to international standards and equipped with all the modern amenities.
Dining experience at Fortune Select Regina
The Fortune Hotels chain is known for the excellence of its cuisine and Fortune Select Regina is no different. With its cuisine living up to this reputation, Fortune Select Regina has a wide range of dining facilities available, including a buffet restaurant, outdoor eating and an all-day dining outlet.
- Orchid: Our main restaurant features live kitchen stations, a sumptuous buffet and specialty coffees. Choose from a mouth-watering diversity of cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a comprehensive a la carte menu.
- The Goan Curry House: The exclusive specialty restaurant serves authentic Goan delicacies, complimented by select Goan and Portuguese wines in an intimate setting.
- Nostradamus: The Lounge & Smoker’s Bar. A perfect spot to unwind and relax with a wide selection of wines, spirits and beers, a dance floor and two TV screens.
- À Verandah: A breezy extension of Orchid, opens for lunch and dinner, ideal for quick snacks and specialty foods with a special menu for children.
- The Barbeque Grill: Poolside dining at al fresco picnic tables in the evening. A tasty array of fresh grilled seafood, viands salads, and other offerings on display.
- The poolside bar: Swim up to the bar to enjoy many happy hours with a range of cool alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including mocktails and fruit punches.
Fortune Select Regina also offers state-of-the-art banquet facilities for exclusive events and well equipped business centre for business use. For travellers with children, the property offers designated pool section, play room. Superbly equipped gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool, Spa and Salon with Jacuzzi and sauna are few other facilities that the property has on offer for its guest.