Accor Partners with Dangayach Group to develop luxury hotels in Goa

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has announced a partnership with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury resorts in Goa, Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda by 2030.

Continuing the expansion of its footprint in India, French hospitality giant Accor has partnered with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels, Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda in Goa.

In a press statement, the hospitality group states that Raffles Goa Shiroda will feature 120 luxury villas set across more than 10 hectares. The hotel will share a beachfront club with 400 room Fairmont Goa Shiroda spread over 22 hectares. Both properties are set to open by 2030.

“We are delighted to bring the elegant aesthetic of Raffles, and Fairmont’s passion for turning moments into special memories, to the vibrant shores of Goa, expanding our footprint in India and bolstering Accor’s position as one of the largest international hotel groups in the market,” says Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles and Fairmont.

“This dual-branded project presents a wonderful opportunity to grow our luxury hospitality offerings in the region, and to work with Dangayach Group, an exceptional and well-established partner. Together, we are confident that these new luxury resorts will add excitement and new frontiers for travellers as well as locals,” he adds.

“We have long admired Accor’s leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit and we are thrilled to launch our partnership with two of its most celebrated brands – Raffles and Fairmont,” says Atul Dangayach, Managing Director, Dangayach Group.

The statement adds that Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda will each offer a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, and lounges, along with wellness, fitness, spa, pool, and retail diversions. For weddings, events, celebrations, and conferences, the properties will include multi-purpose ballrooms with elegant meeting rooms and bridal suites.

“We believe Goa presents a remarkable growth opportunity, and these two new properties are set to redefine luxury and establish Goa as a premier global destination for weddings, events and leisure travel. Goa’s rich culture and natural beauty provide the perfect setting for this new chapter in hospitality. The new Raffles and Fairmont resorts will bring cultural authenticity, world-class service, and their extraordinary guest experiences that will not only put an international spotlight on Goa but will infuse the community with a sense of prestige, purpose and excitement,” adds Dangayach.

Accor says that the two  hotels will be developed in accordance with its ESG guidelines, and once opened, will abide by Accor’s energy performance reporting tools, sustainability standards, and third-party eco-certification.

Accor currently operates more than 65 hotels in India across a diverse array of brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, and ibis Styles, adds statement.