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Indian investor sets up Sh1.3b hotel in Westlands

Founder and Chairman of the Royal Orchid Hotels of India Chander Baljee (left) joins Parbat Pindoria in celebrating the grand opening of the Royal Orchid Azure in Westlands, Nairobi. The hotel was constructed by Mr Pindoria, through Canon Aluminium Fabricators. [PHOTO: BEVERLYNE MUSILI]

Nairobi; Kenya: The hospitality industry received a major boost following the opening of a Sh1.3 billion hotel in Westlands Nairobi, further cementing Kenya’s growing stature as a key investment destination. 

Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, Nairobi, which opened its doors last week is owned by Royal Orchid Hotel Ltd, the leading hospitality chain in India. This is Royal Orchid’s second hotel in Africa and adds to Royal Orchid Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, Tanzania, which opened in 2013.

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