Ventive Hospitality Makes Strategic Entry into Goa’s Leisure Market with Hilton Goa Acquisition

On September 26, 2025, Ventive Hospitality Ltd (BSE: 544321, NSE: VENTIVE) announced its proposal to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the owning company of the Hilton Goa Resort in Candolim, marking its debut in India’s booming leisure hospitality segment.

Deal Snapshot
- Enterprise Value: ₹320 crore
- Initial Cash Outlay: ₹120 crore
- Assets Acquired:
- 104-key Hilton Goa Resort (operational)
- 4-acre land parcel earmarked for branded villas (₹100+ crore potential sales)

Strategic Highlights
Resort Expansion: Addition of 60–65 rooms, spa, and new F&B concepts
Refurbishment: Upgrades to existing rooms (55 sq.m each) for upper-upscale positioning
Branded Residences: Villas planned on adjacent land to boost cash flows
Balance Sheet Reset: Debt refinancing at lower interest rates
Portfolio Growth: Supports goal to double room count to ~4,000 keys in 5 years

Performance & Vision
- FY25 ADR: ₹11,873
- Occupancy: 76%
- Ventive’s Portfolio: 11 assets, 2,036 rooms across India & Maldives
- Promoters: Panchshil Realty & Blackstone Group

“The Hilton Goa Resort acquisition is a landmark for Ventive, marking our foray into the leisure market in Goa,” said Atul Chordia, Chairman & Executive Director.

“This reflects our strategy of selective expansion into high-barrier-to-entry markets with strong long-term demand,” added Ranjit Batra, CEO.

This move positions Ventive as a serious player in India’s luxury leisure space, blending hospitality with real estate innovation.