The Leela Goa receives top accolade for its consistent contribution towards travel & hospitality industry

Goa’s most popular getaway destination, The Leela Goa was awarded as the ‘Best Beach Resort’ at Travel and Tourism Excellence Awards ceremony organized by FICCI on 23^rd August, 2019. These awards recognize the best in the travel industry across hotels, destinations, airlines and majorly who are focused in contributing towards the employment growth and infrastructure development.

These awards are bifurcated into various categories, including best heritage hotel, green hotel, beach resort, adventure tour operator etc…The ceremony saw several eminent personalities fromtourism industry along with senior ministers from the state and central government who showed up to celebrate the best in business.

Commenting on the Award, Shridhar Nair, General Manager, The Leela Goa said “This award is a reflection of the trust reposed on us by our valuable guests & other stakeholders. The Leela Goa has always strived to position Goa on the world luxury map and is delighted to receive this prestigious recognition from an important industry body like FICCI. The exotic resort, spread over 75 acres of lush gardens, natural water features & pristine beachfront has hosted several international summits and has consistently been rated amongst the world’s top luxury hotels”.

About The Leela Goa

Just about 50 minutes by flight from Mumbai and a 60 – minute drive from the Goa airport through coconut groves, nestles The Leela Goa, one of the most celebrated luxury beach resorts in India. Situated on the pristine Mobor beach in South Goa, the property has an ecosystem of its own- River Sal on one side, Arabian Sea on the other. Spread across 50 acres of green sanctuary, with over 300,000 trees and fresh water lagoons, this exclusive 206 room property is a unique combination of colonial Portuguese architecture and Indian design.

The resort offers luxurious, secluded guest rooms and suites, destination dining experiences from around the world, an award-winning spa, a 12-hole par-three executive golf course and a children’s club along with thoughtful, discreet service to meet every traveler’s needs. The Club at The Leela Goa is a hotel-in-a-hotel which offers guests an exclusive experience with personalized services, private pool and private dining lounge. The Leela Goa brings alive the susegad spirit, the relaxed and laid-back attitude towards life that Goa is known for and offers guests an unforgettable experience.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Established in 1986, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, owns and operates nine award-winning properties in major cities and magical leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship in the capital city of New Delhi, plus, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, East Delhi, Goa, Udaipur and Kovalam Beach, Kerala. Over the last three decades, The Leela group has been recognized for its unique identity among the world’s leading hotels, and received numerous accolades by prestigious publications and industry groups around the globe. Each property is a market leader in its respective location, and internationally acclaimed for excellence in luxury hospitality. The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The group has several new projects under development, including Bangalore, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow, Kathmandu, Chandigarh, with plans to expand to Maldives, Dubai, Fujairah Beach, and Seychelles. It has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, Geneva, Switzerland. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is owned by Hotel Leela venture Ltd, a publicly listed company. For more information, please visit our website at www.theleela.com