Clarks Collection makes further inroads in Gujarat by opening Clarks Collection Somnath. The brand already has a presence in Vadodara and Bhavnagar. The brand Clarks Collection is incorporated catering to business travelers, upscale tourists, and experiential seeking travelers. They are looking at geographical expansion by opening properties in Rajasthan and Gujarat. By the end of the financial year 2024, the brand will add 10 more properties to the current portfolio. They aim to expand geographically to Ajmer, Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Ahmedabad, etc. India has recently emerged as an emerging business travel market. In the APAC region after China and Japan, India is leading in the business travel domain. According to the report, Gujarat is witnessing a steady growth in terms of travelers. The state is the most industrialized state in India, it is known as India’s chemicals and petrochemicals hub. The state has eight chemical clusters, 14 industrial estates, and three SEZs, which are primarily dedicated to the chemicals and petrochemicals industry. Oil and gas reserves are located at Ankleshwar, Mehsana, Tapti High, Hazira, Bharuch, Gandhar, Dahej, Jambusar, Palej, and Kalol. Isolated gas fields are located around Ahmedabad. Export of petroleum products from Gujarat reached US$ 17,972.08 million in FY20. The state also has over 3,300 pharmaceutical manufacturing units, which contributed 30-35% to India’s pharma sector’s turnover and around 28% to India’s pharma export during 2018-19. The state witnessed a heavy flow of business travelers due to the presence of the said industries. The Clarks Somnath collection is for spiritual travelers. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Somnath Temple is one of the most important spiritual places in Hinduism. The temple is widely regarded as the first of twelve jyotirlingas in the country and receives 80 to 90 lakhs …
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