Kef Holdings launches Rs 800 crore Clinical Wellness Resort in Kerala
- The 30-acre Integrated Clinical
Wellness Complex at Kozhikode is built on state-of-the-art sustainable
technology with a positive impact on the community
- More than 400 people will get
direct employment
The much-awaited comprehensive clinical
wellness resort brand was launched by Tourism Minister PA Mohammad Riyaz at
Calicut on Sunday. The brand, named ‘Tulah’ was launched together by Tourism
Minister, KEF Holdings Chairman Faisal Kottikollon and KEF Holdings Vice
Chairperson Shabana Faizal uniquely by playing bamboo gong. The foundation
stone laying of the second phase of the project also took place at the same
time. Kef Holdings Chairman Dr. Faizal Kottikollon hosted the event. Zambia
Consul General Duncan Moulima attended the ceremony. Bollywood star Sunil
Shetty, KEF Holdings Vice Chairperson Shabana Faizal and KEF Holdings Clinical
Operations Head Dr Ravi Parihar were also present. Hassan Witwit of Kef
Holdings proposed the vote of thanks.
"Institutions introducing Ayurveda are
introducing Kerala itself," said Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas, at
the inaugural function held at Chelempra, Kozhikode. These companies will be
able to expand wellness tourism throughout Kerala. Minister Riyaz added that
the government will provide all support for this.
"I sincerely believe that Kerala is one
of the most beautiful places God has created and that it will be a feather in
the cap of God's own country. Everything about this place is so beautiful. Tula
means balance. I think balance is something that cannot be found. Balance is
something that you have to create. And I'm sure everybody at the entire team
will help us create that balance and help us take care of ourselves,” said
Suniel Shetty while attending the function.
Thanking everyone for their presence, Mr.
Faizal said that calm combines clinical and wellness services with the
expertise of traditional Ayurveda, yoga, Tibetan medical practices, sound
healing, sports, rehabilitation, healthy nutrition and holistic living academy
with state-of-the-art medical expertise from Maitreya, KEF Holdings' flagship
hospital.
First phase works of the project will begin by
March 2023 and will be fully operational by March 2024.Kottikollon added that
the project will strengthen state tourism by attracting people from the GCC,
Europe and South Asia, and will directly employ more than 400 people, and plans
to launch similar clinical wellness resorts in the UAE and Southeast Asia.
The facility rests with the primary purpose of
encouraging guests to develop healthy habits and transform their lifestyle with
a comprehensive healthcare program that includes clinical wellness, spa
services, physical fitness activities, wellness education and healthy cuisine.
The project envisions to create a sustainable and eco-friendly ecosystem, that
features solar power park, tree plantations, high-tech organic farming, organic
grown food, water technology, composting and radiant cooling instead of
air-conditioning. The infrastructure and design of the space have been
conceptualized by a world-renowned team of international architects and designers,
which includes KEF designs, KKD, LAMI and SquareM.
The resort is strategically located at
Chelembra, near Kozhikode Airport and will have 130 rooms of which 50 rooms
will commence operations in its first phase - March 2023. The resort also
offers features like a 44,000-square-foot swimming pool and a Michelin Star
Restaurant with a farm-to-table concept linked with the organic farms in the
property. The organic farm has been developed along with the resort with an aim
to mobilize farmers from different parts of the state to adopt community
farming methods. The vegetables currently being produced are supplied to
retailers and wholesalers in Kozhikode.
The idea behind this clinical wellness resort
is to learn from nature, harmonize traditional and modern medicine practices
towards better health, build healthy relationships with communities, and learn
to apply these practices every day, towards a peaceful coexistence.
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