By Mewati Sitaram
The first opening for the brand outside of India, ITC’s Fortune Hotels debut in neighbouring Hilly Nation, Nepal. It has forayed into the vibrant and multi-cultural republic with the inauguration of its first hotel- Fortune Resort and Wellness Spa Bhaktapur. A new kind of bespoke hospitality, that dials into guests’ needs, interests, and aspirations.
Fortune Hotels aims to set new benchmarks in extraordinary hospitality while fostering meaningful connections with guests and communities. This sprawling resort marks the upscale Indian hotel chain’s first international footprint outside India. Conveniently located 20 km from city of Kathmandu and 18 km from Airport, offers easy accessibility to key attractions and transportation hubs.
The hotel encompasses spacious rooms, cottages and suites. It offers a range of wellness facilities at the plush Spa that includes multiple relaxing treatment rooms, a couple therapy room, Sauna, steam rooms, gymnasium and an outdoor swimming pool. The resort is sure to impress all with its gastronomic offerings. For the food enthusiast’s hotel has a Rainbow vegetarian restaurant. Neptune -the chic Bar and lounge offers a selection of spirits of all leading brands.
The resort is a perfect wedding destination offering multiple banquet venues of over 11,000 sq. ft of stunning swimming pool area and deck. The resort also has a party terrace and other versatile meeting spaces of varying sizes.
Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Hotels said, “At the onset of the new financial year 2024-25, we are pleased to announce our international debut in the captivating Kingdom of Nepal with the launch of Fortune Resort and Wellness Spa Bhaktapur. This is a significant milestone in our ‘beyond borders’ expansion strategy, especially as we have envisioned our presence in South Asia and proximal markets.”
He added “Nepal’s rich cultural tapestry and incomparable natural beauty make it a very attractive destination for global travellers who journey to this enchanting country seeking myriad, spirited experiences. We thus look forward to playing our part in this dynamic ecosystem, by bringing the Fortune Advantage to Nepal together with the trusted ITC Hotels legacy.”
Kamal Jain, Chairman of Hilltake Health and Homes, speaking on the association with Fortune Hotels said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Fortune Hotels and bring the upscale brand to our beautiful country Nepal. Not only is Fortune Hotels an established brand in the Indian hospitality space, but also a perfect partner for us. Our shared beliefs and commitment to excellence is sure to reflect in the services and offerings at Fortune Resort and Wellness Spa Bhaktapur. Together, we aim to redefine hospitality and set new standards that blend wholesome experiences with the timeless charm of Bhaktapur. “
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
