'Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India' Award From SIHRA Goes to Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach

Visakhapatnam, December 9th, 2022:

The centrally-located Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, which overlooks the Bay of Bengal, is a must-visit for any tourist in the South East. With all rooms overlooking the ocean and a fitness facility, the hotel is ideal for vacations of pleasure.

All 225 rooms provide breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal. SIHRA awarded the property two prestigious awards this year for "Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India". 

The hotel boasts a rooftop pool and jogging track, a gym with a breathtaking view of the ocean, and five restaurants serving a variety of cuisines 

SIHRA (Southern Region of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India) (FHRAI), which consists of the smallest Restaurants to the Five Star deluxe Hotels in the Southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, organised this opulent event. On this occasion, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka, honoured Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach with the "Best Contribution to Hospitality in South India" award for its contribution to the tourist sector in South India.

The dazzling SIHRA event was held under the presence of dignitaries such as Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North East Region, Shri Anand Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Karnataka, Dr Mathiventhan, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Smt R K Roja, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Shri V Srinivas Goud, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt of Telangana, among others.

On this wonderful occasion, Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort, expressed his thanks and said,

"Hotels are part of the infrastructure, and they are the foundation of the country's tourism boom. We are honoured to receive this award, which recognises us as one of the top pioneering leaders in the hospitality sector who has contributed significantly to boosting tourism in Southern India."

With its 225 rooms, suites, grand ballrooms, and dining areas, Novotel Visakhapatnam intends to continue servicing its guests by offering extensive wellness services and world-class facilities.

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