Guwahati, May 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday performed the Bhoomi Poojan for two upcoming hotels, 'Marriott Resort & Spa' and 'Fairfield by Marriott', at Borjhar in Guwahati.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) for these landmark projects, worth Rs 500 crore, were signed during the Advantage Assam 2.0, and work has commenced within just three months.

Chief Minister Sarma said that Assam is emerging as a key destination for global hospitality chains, with 11 five-star hotels in the pipeline to meet rising demand.

"11 five-star hotels are in the pipeline and with this, Guwahati is becoming a hub for global hospitality chains who are seizing the opportunity to cater to the huge demand in the region," CM Sarma s...