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This award recognizes the best opening or re-opening of an Upscale/Midscale hotel. The evaluation criteria include investment, architectural design, key performance indicators, concept, and CSR policies implemented. The hotel must have been opened or renovated within the past two years and is currently operational.
(This category specifically applies to franchisees or non-branded hotels and excludes hotels under management contract.)
The project:
Set across 30 acres of tropical landscape near the historic Bekal Fort in Kerala, Gateway Bekal marks the debut of the reimagined Gateway brand.
The resort’s 151 rooms and villas combine Dutch-inspired architecture with Kerala’s artisanal heritage, offering serene river and garden views. Designed for weddings, MICE, and leisure stays, it features extensive event venues, Ayurvedic spa treatments, and regional cuisine at Earth Pavilion. Built with locally sourced laterite stone and surrounded by 1,200 coconut trees, Gateway Bekal integrates sustainable design and community engagement.
The resort redefines Bekal as a destination where tradition meets contemporary hospitality.
The Hospitality Awards celebrate innovation and excellence and highlight the most creative initiatives in a sector that is constantly and rapidly changing hospitality.