Tura, February 11: In a landmark development for the Garo Hills region, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday handed over land for the upcoming Holiday Inn Resort, marking the establishment of the first five-star hotel in Tura and the Garo Hills.
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| Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma along with officials hands over documents during the land transfer ceremony for the upcoming Holiday Inn Resort project in Tura. (Image: facebook.com/conradksangma) |
The project, a ₹130 crore investment by the InterContinental Hotels Group, is expected to significantly boost tourism and economic growth in the region. The Holiday Inn Resort will become a flagship hospitality destination, placing Tura on the national tourism map.
Describing the occasion as “historic and deeply personal,” the Chief Minister said that few could have imagined Tura hosting a five-star hotel. He emphasized that the project represents more than luxury accommodation, calling it an “economic engine” that will generate employment, attract visitors, encourage investment, and create new opportunities for local residents.
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Sangma further highlighted that the hotel project is part of a broader ecosystem development strategy in Meghalaya. Key initiatives underway include runway expansion at Shillong Airport, revival of Tura Airport, development of heliports, establishment of IT Parks, construction of a medical college, the New State Secretariat, an Additional Secretariat, and major urban transformation projects.
He expressed confidence that these investments would strengthen the local economy, enhance tourism infrastructure, and elevate the experience of visitors and guests to the region.
The upcoming Holiday Inn Resort is expected to play a pivotal role in transforming Tura into a major hospitality and tourism hub in Northeast India.
