Accor Expands Footprint in India With Dual-Branded Project in Goa

Accor has announced a partnership with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in the booming tourism market of Goa, India: Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda. The former will be set on 27 acres and will offer 120 luxury villas, while the latter will span 56 acres and will have around 400 rooms. The two properties will share a beach club and are set to open by 2030.

Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda will each offer a distinct experience reflective of the individual brands. Both hotels will include a mix of restaurants, bars and lounges, along with wellness, fitness, spa, pool and retail offerings. For weddings, events, celebrations and conferences, the properties will include multi-purpose ballrooms with meeting rooms and bridal suites.

At Raffles Goa Shiroda, guests can expect luxury accommodations, a Long Bar and culturally significant design, in addition to the Butler Service. Fairmont Goa Shiroda will connect guests with the destination, offering an array of personalized experiences to mark guests’ celebratory occasions. Both hotels will share a private beachfront club, providing guests with a luxurious experience on the Arabian coast. The hotels will be developed in accordance with Accor’s stringent ESG guidelines, and, once opened, will abide by Accor’s energy performance reporting tools, sustainability standards and third-party eco-certification.

Accor’s strategic approach to expansion across the country included the opening of several new hotels throughout India in 2024. This included the openings of Raffles Jaipur; Grand Mercure Goa Candolim; Mercure Chandigarh; ibis Styles Mysuru; and Novotel Goa. Accor operates more than 65 hotels in India across a diverse array of brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and ibis Styles.

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