In a recently held press conference, Kapil Chopra, Founder and CEO, The Postcard Hotel announced the opening of its two new properties in international waters – Sri Lanka and Bhutan in the month of November this year. In tune with meeting its target of opening 50 hotels in the first five years of operation, this latest entrant in the Indian luxury hotel space, is already creating much waves in the Hospitality Industry. Here’s more on the two new hotels.
Priyanka Saxena Ray
After a successful start of three hotels in Goa, the brand’s first international venture will be the stunning mountain setting of Bhutan and the historic town of Galle in Sri Lanka. With over Rs 1,000 crores of assets under management today and projects underway across South Asia, The Postcard Hotel is looking at owning or managing over USD 1 Billion (Rs 7,000 crores) of assets in 5 years. The Postcard Hotel is on track to open 50 hotels in 5 years in experiential destinations across the world. The investment will be an intelligent mix of buying off the asset, taking a long term lease on the asset or managing it as a management company. On an operational level, the hotels in Goa have been profitable since inception in December 2018, due to a strong focus on consumer preferences and highly personalised service.
Amongst the many reasons that make the brand stand-out are its facilities of 24-Hour Check-in, Anytime breakfast, freshly brewed complimentary tea / coffee in the morning, welcome drink of your choice, authenticity, the ‘take me home’ toiletries pouch that encourages guests to take opened bottle of toiletries back home and much more.
The Postcard Dewa Thimpu, Bhutan
The newly built hotel with 15 suites, located with a spectacular hilltop view of the Thimphu valley and surrounding forests, aims to provide a sense of splendid seclusion, while being just a 20 minute drive from the city’s sights and sounds. The hotel is a comfortable 40 minute drive from the Paro international airport. As the only carbon negative country in the world, 72% of Bhutan is forest covered, and the landscapes provide constant opportunities for photography. The opening price at the Hotel is Rs. 49,000 plus taxes.
The Postcard, Galle, Sri Lanka
Inspired by the city that surrounds the hotel, this Postcard has 10 intimate suites offering the view and the sound of the ocean along with true Sri Lankan hospitality by passionate local experts. Opening on November 30, 2019, the inaugural price of the hotel is Rs. 18,000 plus taxes.
“We handpick our locations and our hotels, so that guests have an authentic experience. Sri Lanka is the perfect location to explore the cultural landscape of the charming town of Galle, steeped in history dating back hundreds of years. While Bhutan, with its rich culture and breath-taking landscapes has long been on the bucket list of most exclusive and luxury travellers. Guests will now be able to enjoy the best of luxury Indian hospitality that perfectly complements the unique splendour of these destinations” says Kapil Chopra.
Transformative experiences and local community are at the heart of The Postcard Hotel’s offering. Each hotel will offer unique experiences that are true to its surroundings, giving guests a sense of the neighbourhood and the destination in a way never seen before. The construction is presently on at 8 other locations and announcement regarding the same will be made in due course of time.
