By Mr. Rakesh Jha, Co-Founder – Shiva Consultancy Group
Overview: A Transformative Decade for Hospitality in Ahmedabad
The announcement of Ahmedabad’s potential role as host city for the 2036 Olympics has catalyzed a major shift in the city’s development priorities—especially in the hospitality sector. Gujarat’s government and planning agencies have begun formulating infrastructure strategies to accommodate the surge in international tourism, projecting a requirement of over 41,000 additional premium hotel rooms in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in the next 10 years.
As of now, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar together offer:
• 15,000+ rooms in educational institutions
• 20,000+ serviced apartments
• 27,000+ hotel rooms in 1-star and below categories
• Only 4,000 rooms in star-rated hotels
Total available rooms: 62,000+, with a major gap in premium accommodation infrastructure.
Market Gap & Urgent Demand for Premium Hospitality Infrastructure
Olympic-standard tourism demands world-class hotel infrastructure. Countries hosting the Olympics often accommodate 10,000+ tourists per day, necessitating top-tier hotels, luxury serviced apartments, and associated hospitality services. Gujarat’s current infrastructure significantly lacks premium offerings, making this a once-in-a-generation opportunity for developers, investors, and hospitality chains.
Industry projections foresee:
• A demand-supply gap of over 41,000 premium rooms.
• High return potential through PPP models and tax incentives likely to be offered.
• Surge in commercial tourism, not just during the Olympics but as a long-term growth catalyst.
Policy & Regulatory Encouragement
Gujarat Urban Development Authority (AUDA) and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have initiated long-term urban infrastructure projects:
• “Development Plan 2041” for Ahmedabad includes hospitality and infrastructure zones.
• AMC is also preparing infrastructure plans covering roads, utilities, and drainage till 2047.
• Land acquisition plans have been drawn near Olympic venues like Narendra Modi Stadium, Sabarmati Riverfront, and Sardar Patel Sports Enclave.
The state government is likely to:
• Review and revise hotel policies to fast-track project approvals.
• Encourage private sector participation with possible tax holidays, FSI relaxations, and single-window clearances.
• Promote mixed-use development with hospitality, retail, entertainment, and residential integration.
Investor Sentiment & Developer Insights
Hospitality and urban development leaders have begun voicing optimism:
• Narendra Somani, President of HRA-Gujarat, mentioned potential long-term incentives like tax holidays and land allocation post-Olympics.
• Industry players expect regulatory clarity to encourage investments and tie-ups with global hospitality chains.
The presence of mega infrastructure like:
• Narendra Modi Stadium (largest cricket stadium globally)
• Sardar Patel Sports Enclave
• Upcoming Olympic Village (650+ acres across Motera, Koteshwar, Sughad)
…further positions Ahmedabad as a future hospitality and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) hub.
Opportunities for Developers & Stakeholders
Hospitality developers, real estate investors, and hotel operators can seize this opportunity through:
1. Joint Ventures with international hotel chains and local landowners.
2. Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models.
3. Budget-to-luxury segment diversification.
4. Sustainable hospitality infrastructure, aligned with ESG norms and tourism sustainability.
Suggested Investment Zones in Ahmedabad
1. Motera-Koteshwar-Sughad Belt – Adjacent to the Olympic cluster.
2. Sardar Patel Ring Road and Sabarmati Riverfront – For mixed-use real estate.
3. Educational Institutions and Transit Zones – With scope for smart serviced apartments.
4. Gandhinagar GIFT City proximity – Business hotels and executive accommodations.
Role of Shiva Consultancy Group
At Shiva Consultancy Group, we are uniquely positioned to:
• Support developers and investors in feasibility studies, project reports, DPRs, and financial modeling.
• Facilitate strategic partnerships with international hospitality chains.
• Assist in regulatory clearances, funding syndication, and stakeholder alignment.
• Offer end-to-end project consulting including sustainability, technology integration, and market positioning.
Conclusion: Time to Capitalize
Ahmedabad’s Olympic vision is not just about sports—it’s a multi-billion-dollar economic opportunity, particularly for the hospitality and tourism sector. Stakeholders with foresight, strategic intent, and execution capability will stand to benefit immensely.
Let Shiva Consultancy Group be your trusted partner in unlocking this golden opportunity.
Contact Us Today
Mr. Rakesh Jha – Co-Founder
Shiva Consultancy Group
SF 34, 4D Square Mall, Motera, Ahmedabad – 380005
Cell: +91 9979021275 | Email: rksjha@live.in
Website: www.shivagroup.org.in | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rksjha