The Westin Goa: Move Well, Eat Well and Sleep Well
Launched in April 2021, The Westin Goa is the ninth Westin property in India. With an aim to expand the brand’s signature wellbeing offerings and world-class hospitality, this new entrant is set to make its mark in the beach haven of India. Sunil Kumar, General Manager, The Westin Goa shares more with TTJ.
Travellers are no longer just seeking a break from work but are looking for options where they can spend a relaxing time, wherein they can enjoy their work as well as find their experience rejuvenating. Since the demand has evolved, The Westin Goa offerings too have evolved to an extent in this short period.
“With high-speed Wi-Fi, the all-day dining restaurant - The Market, along with local, western, and Asian food delicacies at the Haven, in-house patisserie at Anjuna Coffee and Co., we aim to give our guests the desired experience they are looking for. Additionally, making sure our guests get a chance to replenish their minds and body, we have our Heavenly Spa and much more. Our guests can avail any of our existing programs/offers like ‘Stay Smart Offers’, ‘Breakfast at INR 1’,
‘Westin Staycation’, ‘Heavenly Getaways’, and ‘Westin Family Escapes’. All these reflect our foundational pillars of Move Well, Eat Well and Sleep Well,” says Sunil.
Sunil also adds, “We are a newly launched hotel and since the restrictions were lifted, we have been experiencing a great response from locals as well as tourists. Although the current rate of occupancy is about 30 to 40 per cent, we are expecting a rapid increase in footfalls during the peak season of Goa i.e., October onwards.”
Staycations are in trend and The Westin Goa has hosted many guests in the recent past, providing them with intimate vacations. From the brand’s iconic Heavenly Bed, a revitalising rain shower which features luxuriant White Tea Aloe bath amenities, to the poolside bar and restaurant ‘Drift’ from
where guests can witness a mesmerizing sunset, the hotel ensures that they provide their guests the best of experiences. The Westin Family Kids Club featuring fun activities such as origami, sandcastle making, dancing, baby Zumba classes and a playful kid’s activity area are also some of the offerings at The Westin Goa.
“In a year, I think there will be stability in the hotel industry. Since many have either taken the first dose of their vaccine or are completely vaccinated, travellers are now looking for options to go out, explore places and enjoy the much-needed break from their hectic work schedules. Eventually, the industry will be stable, especially since hotels like us are enforcing and paying high attention to precautionary and safety measures too,” shares Sunil.