Media Release

Hubballi, Sep 24: Healthy County Resorts Private Ltd, promoted by Srikrishna Group is launching its new resort and spa at Hubballi with Ocean Pearl a highly reputed brand in hospitality industry as its progress partner. The resort and spa located opposite Sanjivini Park, Hubballi- Dharwad Road is scheduled to be inaugurated on Monday September 25 at 5.30 pm by the Minister for Mines and Geology and Dharwad district in-charge Minister Vinay Kulkarni.

The chairman and managing director of VRL Group Dr Vijay Sankeshwar will be the chief guest and the other guests of honor include dignitaries like Aravind Bellad, MLA, Pradeep Shettar MLC, Ramadas Kamath U, EVP, Infosys Ltd, Jayaram Banan, chairman of Ocean Pearl-Sagar Ratna Group, R R Kamat, chairman Kamat Group of Hotels, Fayaz Ahmed Bhalli and sandalwood Actress Harshika Poonacha.

Dinesh R Pai chairman-Srikrishna Milks Private Ltd and Hangyo Ice Creams Pvt Ltd, said, "Most of the hotels in Hubballi-Dharwad are vertical while our resort spreads horizontally sprawling over an area of 5.5 acre right in the heart of the twin cities. This has specially been designed to blend nature with local culture and give the guests the best of both and make luxury a healthy experience."

"Couched between Bengaluru and Goa, Hubballi-Dharwad is one of the fastest growing cities in Karnataka with a population of over one million. Located close to the historical and heritage city of Hampi, we visualize a great potential for growth by providing the best in luxury and quality service to our guests. We have tied up with The Ocean Pearl Brand reckoned as one of the highly reputed brands in hotel industry as our progress partners," Pai added.

Vice president of The Ocean Pearl B N Girish said, "Our resort and spa at Hubballi will have the best lawn for social gatherings and marriages. We have three restaurants; Shraman- a vegetarian Marwadi restaurant which is the first of its kind in this belt, Coral- a multi cuisine restaurant and Jazz- The lounge bar. We also have a banquet for all kinds of functions. We promise every guest a luxurious and memorable stay with us. We wish to make this a must-experience destination for wellness and rejuvenation."

The resort offers 32 keys comprising cottages, presidential suites, premium rooms, family rooms and standard rooms to suit every requirement. The resort has plans to introduce an open air amphitheatre and ozonized swimming pool. It is equipped with a wellness health spa, gymnasium and a play area. Amenities also include two conference rooms, banquet hall, open terrace for parties with spacing for gala buffet. The property can be utilized for theme parties, get-togethers, family outings, weddings and functions.

Guests who were present at the press conference were Dinesh R Pai, chairman Srikrishna Group; B N Girish, vice president, The Ocean Pearl; Bryan D'Souza, vice president, Hangyo Ice Creams Pvt Ltd.

About Srikrishna Group :
Srikrishna group is a pioneer in the dairy sector in the State of Karnataka, having a number of firsts to its credit. From being the first private sector dairy to being the first to get ISO 22000:2005 certification for food safety management, the group has a number of proud achievements, while its flagship company Hangyo Ice Creams Pvt Ltd, has its presence across the seven southern states including Goa and Maharashtra.

About The Ocean Pearl:
Located in the heart of Mangaluru city 'The Ocean Pearl' Hotel has the distinction of having achieved recognition within a short span of time as the 'Best in Town'. It belongs to the JRB Group of Shri Jayaram Banan (JRB Group) which operates a multiple chain of restaurants under its internationally famous 'Sagar Ratna'; 'Swagath' and 'Shree Rathnam' Brands. Its Sagar Ratna brand is a household name in northern states and coupled with 'Swagath' brand known for coastal specialties and 'Shree Rathnam' another popular vegetarian brand it has presence across the country and abroad.

The group operates 'The Ocean Pearl' Brand of hotels- one in Mangaluru and one in the temple town of Udupi. It has been acclaimed for its exquisite range of rooms and suites, choice of restaurants, bar, conference rooms, function halls and much more. Its facilities meet the requirements of a guest when on business, holiday with family/friends, corporate meeting- brain storming, functions /celebrations.