Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Andaman Islands to Get New Eco-Tourism Resorts
Big hotel companies are looking to build eco-friendly resorts in the Andaman Islands!
They want to create places for tourists to visit, and they're planning to build these resorts on places like Aves Island, which is opening up for tourists for the first time.
They're also planning to fix up an old resort.
These companies talked about their ideas in a meeting, and now they're planning to make the islands a popular place to visit, all while being kind to nature!
The aim is to transform the islands into a popular destination.
Hospitality companies like IHCL and Hyatt are interested in developing eco-tourism resorts in the Andamans.
Resorts are planned for Neil Island, Aves Island, Long Island, and Smith Island, along with a redevelopment of Megapode Resort.
ANIIDCO invited bids on July 28 for a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer basis.
A virtual pre-bid meeting was held on August 14 with major hospitality players.
Aves Island, known for coconut plantations, will open for tourism for the first time.
- Who
- IHCL, Hyatt Hotels Corp, and ANIIDCO.
- What
- Development of eco-tourism resorts.
- When
- Bidding will take place on September 15.
- Where
- Neil Island, Aves Island, Long Island, Smith Island, and Port Blair.
- Why
- To transform the Andaman and Nicobar Islands into a global destination of sustainable and nature-led tourism.
Potential Concerns
Expected Benefits
Environmental vs. Economic priorities
Potential Concerns
Environmental impact and sustainability of tourism development.
Expected Benefits
Economic benefits and job creation through tourism.
- Companies Involved
- IHCL, Hyatt Hotels Corp, ANIIDCO
- Locations
- Neil Island, Aves Island, Long Island, Smith Island, Port Blair
- Aves Island Details
- Opening for tourism for the first time
- Aves Island Investment
- ₹36 crore
- Aves Island Rooms
- 50
- Bidding Date
- September 15