The resort specially known for its ambience and Goan cuisine, under the fast growing ‘Keys’ brand, will be modified to the subsequent level of hospitality. The resort is replete with facilities catering to the needs of leisure and conference travelers with 2 outdoor swimming pools, steam and sauna, a multi – cuisine restaurant (known for its seafood), beauty parlor, recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor games), three conference halls with business facilities and Wi-Fi connectivity in the lobby and restaurant area,. Other facilities that will soon be made available include a Gym and Spa.
On signing the management contract, Mr. Anil Counto, Chairman, Alcon Enterprises stated, “Baga beach is one of the most popular beaches in Goa, attracting a sizeable number of domestic and international tourists that we usually cater to. We are extremely happy about our association with Keys Hotels and are assured of international best practices being bought in for our guests through this association. Ronil Resort is an established name in Goan hospitality. Our vision is to make this resort truly world class in the mid market space in association with Keys.
Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director and CEO, Berggruen Hotels, stated,” We are delighted in having established our presence in Goa in partnership with the Alcon group. This beautiful resort located in the most prime location of Baga in Goa has been an icon over the past 25 years. Our endeavor will be to build on the brand equity of the resort and take it to the next level to create a world class facility for leisure travelers on the footsteps of Goa’s party zone. Over the next 12 months, the resort will be upgraded through capital infusion by the Alcon group under our guidance”.
The Keys Hotel brand is quickly establishing itself as a hotel of choice for today’s traveler and is an exciting hotel concept. Every brand standard, product design and operating process has been designed to create value for the customer and ensure comfort, convenience and efficiency. The decades of experience in the hospitality industry has helped the senior management imbibe and practice high quality customer focus. This focus is filtered down to the youngest of colleagues and manifests itself in high quality hospitality extended to guests.
About the companies
Established in 1971, Alcon Anil Counto Enterprises is one of Goa’s established diversified business houses with interests in cement manufacturing, real estate, trading, Hyundai and Mercedes Benz dealerships and hospitality sectors.
Berggruen Hotels is a young hotel company founded in 2006 by Sanjay Sethi and his team of hotel professionals. The business is completely funded by Berggruen Holdings. The company has set up a leading chain of mid market hotels, resorts and service apartments across India under its brand of Keys Hotels, Resorts and Apartments. The focus is on providing value for money accommodation for the young modern traveler. Keys Hotels follow the Keys Brand Personality of being Stylish, Cheerful, Cutting Edge and International. Keys Resorts are more up-market and cater to leisure needs of the discerning holiday seekers. Currently the brand portfolio of existing and under development hotels has reached 27 properties with 13 owned and 14 managed hotels.
