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published by the Bombay-based Indian
Hotel Company in 1937, Mascot was
one among the four hotels listed from
South India. In 1965, it came under
KTDC.”
The Minister underscored the
need to adopt quality service and
new marketing strategies in order to
compete with private players in the
hospitality industry.
Mr. K Muraleedharan MLA was
present at the function, where Mr.
M Vijayakumar, Chairman, KTDC,
delivered a felicitation speech.Mr.
Rahul R IRS, MD, KTDC, welcomed
the gathering.
MASCOT HOTEL
WAS ONE AMONG
THE FOUR HOTELS
LISTED FROM SOUTH
INDIA IN THE HOTEL
MAP PUBLISHED
BY BOMBAY-BASED
INDIAN HOTEL
COMPANY IN 1937
Mr. Vijayakumar said, “Mascot
Hotel is a priceless treasure of
Kerala. It is the Jewel in KTDC’s
crown. The heritage restoration
project will be carried out without in
any way harming its distinguishing
architectural features.”
Mr. Rahul said the project
to strengthen and preserve the
heritage property will be executed
under the leadership of Uralungal
Labour Contract Co-operative
Society (ULCCS).The Government
has already accorded administrative
sanction for Rs 5 crore for the
project.
Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala takes a look at the month-long exhibition that vividly depicts the 100 years of glorious service of Mascot
Hotel in Thiruvananthapuram
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