<strong>I.G.B.C. Green Existing Building Certification achieved by Aurika, Udaipur</strong>

August 24^th, 2022: Aurika, Udaipur – Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels, received the Gold Certification by the Indian Green Building Council (I.G.B.C.). The resort has been designed based on I.G.B.C. standards, which bring together a host of sustainable practices and solutions to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. From the time of construction, there has been a focus on energy saving and water conservation, and the resort has been built on a hill using Hill Stabilisation, a Canadian enviro-friendly green technology that protects the slope on all sides without disturbing the natural environment. Further, there is a food waste management protocol in place, which uses organic waste convertor that converts waste into compost.

“We are honoured and delighted to be the recipients of this prestigious award and it reinforces our focus on ESG even more. This is our seventh hotel to receive the I.G.B.C. Gold Certification, which is a reflection of our deep commitment to ensure that the best ethical practices are adopted at our hotels. Our design approach looks at building hotels sustainably, and is centred on reducing the carbon footprint of each hotel. Aurika, Udaipur has been built using some of the best-in-class design practices, including energy and water conservation processes, efficient waste management systems, native landscaping, usage of local materials and Hill Stabilisation technology to maintain the natural environment of the hill on which the resort is built. This recognition would go a long way to motivate us to remain steadfast in our effort to certify all our hotels, as we have been building all our owned hotels to I.G.B.C.’s Gold specifications since 2012.”

Patanjali G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd.

Sitting atop its own hill, the majestic Aurika, Udaipur is spread across 5 acres of undulating hilltop. The resort offers 139 aesthetically designed rooms and suites offer unparalleled views of the rolling hills, Mirasa – the all-day dining restaurant, Ariva – the bar, and extensive banquet facilities including the ballroom and adjacent terrace, the boardroom and multiple outdoor terraces. The resort also provides recreational facilities including Araya – the spa, the fitness center, the outdoor swimming pool, The Library and the Rumpus Room.

About Aurika Hotels & Resorts

Aurika Hotels & Resorts are stylishly elegant yet comfortably informal. With an emphasis on design, these hotels and resorts are a reflection of the soul of the destination where they are located and each has its own personality.

These hotels and resorts feature new-age dining and innovative entertainment options, complemented by invigorating fitness and wellness facilities. Inspiring spaces, flawless delivery and cutting-edge technological solutions ensure that our guests can work, play and relax effortlessly. 

The essence of the brand is reflected in ‘beyond the unusual’. Service goes beyond the expected and is attentive and personal, yet unobtrusive.

About Lemon Tree Hotels

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited is India’s largest hotel chain in the mid-priced sector, and the third largest overall, on the basis of controlling interest in owned and leased rooms, as of June 30, 2017, according to the Horwath Report. We operate in the upscale segment and in the mid-market sector, consisting of the upper-midscale, midscale and economy segments. We deliver differentiated yet superior service offerings, with a value-for-money proposition.

LTHL opened its first hotel with 49 rooms in May 2004 and currently operates ~8,250 rooms in 84 hotels across 52 destinations, in India and abroad, under its various brands viz. Aurika Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Premier, Lemon Tree Hotels, Red Fox Hotels, Keys Prima, Keys Select and Keys Lite. As the current pipeline becomes operational, ~10,800 rooms in 112 hotels across 67 destinations, in India and abroad shall be operated under the LTHL brands.

Lemon Tree Hotels, including Keys Hotels, are located across India, in metro regions including the NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, as well as numerous other tier I and II cities such as Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Indore, Aurangabad, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam, Kochi, Ludhiana, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada. The company expanded internationally with hotels opening in Dubai in December 2019 and in Bhutan in February 2020. New hotels are also set to open internationally in Bhutan and Nepal.

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