New Delhi, March 30 (IANS): Hospitality major Taj Group Monday said it plans to open 10 new properties of its premium hotel brand Vivanta in the next five years.

"Vivanta by Taj is planning to open 10 more hotels in the next five years, two of which would be coming up in Guwahati and Amritsar this fiscal," Veer Vijay Singh, chief operating officer, Vivanta by Taj Hotels and Resorts told reporters.

"Rishikesh, Andaman and Nicobar islands and Lakshadweep are some of the other destinations in the pipeline. Internationally, Vivanta by Taj also plans to expand in Middle East and Africa," Singh said.

Singh was speaking on the sidelines at the launch of the 30th property of the premium hotel brand in the national capital region.

"The Indian hospitality industry is at an interesting stage where demand is burgeoning across the country," said Singh.

According to Singh, Vivanta is well poised to capture this growing demand with its broad set of offerings and its culture of service excellence.

The company further said that the new property is an ideal option for both business and leisure travellers as well as guests looking for memorable weddings and successful conferences.

The new property is strategically located at Dwarka which is in close proximity to the airport and the business district of Gurgaon.

The company added that the new property's architecture and interiors have been conceived by the Hong Kong based firm RAD and it features 250 rooms including 17 uniquely designed suites and a luxurious 'Presidential Nirvana' suite.