OREANDA-NEWS. The Gateway Hotels and Resorts today announced the signing of a new resort in Damdama, Gurgaon that will be developed in association with Samak Dhoot Resorts and Spa. This is the first resort that has been signed under the brand.

The Gateway Resort Damdama in Gurgaon is located adjacent to the Damdama Lake, 14km from Sohna Road. Spread over 16 acres, the 78 room resort will be a mix of villas and rooms in the main block. The hotel will be well-equipped with restaurants, meeting facilities and a wellness area comprising a fitness centre and spa. Gurgaon is the second largest city in Haryana, located 30km south of Delhi. It is one of Delhi's four major satellite cities and is a part of the national capital region.

Raymond Bickson, managing director and chief executive officer, Indian Hotels Company, said, “The signing of the Gateway Resort Damdama follows the very successful launch of our 100th hotel in India, Vivanta by Taj - Gurgaon, also in the national capital region of Gurgaon. The Gateway Resort Damdama promises to be an idyllic lakeside resort, set amidst very lush landscaping, catering to travellers looking for unique and exotic destinations in India. This is also aligned with the growth strategy of the organisation to expand our hotels in the leisure and business destinations in the upscale segment where there is immense potential.”

Commenting on the signing of the new hotel, Prabhat Verma, chief operating officer, The Gateway Hotels and Resorts, said, “We are immensely proud to sign our first resort in Gurgaon. We are happy to be associated with Samak Dhoot Resorts and Spa, and look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship.”