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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that it has signed a management agreement with Veda Hospitality Private Limited, part of the Golyan Group, to open the Hyatt Regency Lumbini. This will be the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, highlighting the nation's importance in Hyatt's expansion plans for Southwest Asia. Set along the Dano River, the Hyatt Regency Lumbini will be close to popular attractions such as the Mayadevi Temple, the Gautam Buddha International Airport, Butwal, and the Nepal–India border, ensuring convenient access for global travelers, according to a press release by Hyatt.
Spanning 11 acres, the property is set to feature 175 guest rooms, diverse dining options, event and meeting spaces, and extensive amenities, including a fitness center, wellness spa, outdoor pool, and various entertainment facilities. "Nepal continues to play a significant role in Hyatt's growth strategy in the Southwest Asia region, and we look forward to continued collaboration with Golyan Group to bring international standards of hospitality to the province of Lumbini with the Hyatt Regency brand," said Dhruva Rathore, vice president of development, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt. "The profound cultural and spiritual appeal of Lumbini, with its rich heritage, positions it as a compelling destination for travelers and locals alike.
It also reaffirms Hyatt's commitment to thoughtfully expanding our brand footprint in destinations preferred by our guests, World of Hyatt members, customers, and owners." Akshay Golyan, Managing Director of Golyan Group, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, "Our vision for Hyatt Regency Lumbini is to create a world-class destination that elevates the hospitality experience in Nepal while respecting and promoting the cultural heritage of Lumbini. We believe this hotel will become a landmark in the region and a key contributor to Nepal's tourism industry.
" The Hyatt Regency Lumbini is projected to open by 2028. Hyatt currently operates 52 properties across India and Southwest Asia, including two in Nepal, under brands such as Andaz, Alila, Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt and JdV by Hyatt..
