Dream Group investing USD 100 million for luxury resort in New York State

Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal-led Dream Hotel Group is investing USD 100 million to build a luxury five-star resort in a popular mountainous region in New York state.

To be built on 26 acres, The Chatwal Lodge will come up in the Catskill Mountains in Sullivan County in southeastern New York State. The resort is expected to open in spring 2020. The groundbreaking ceremony for which was held last week.

Chatwal said the resort will help in the revitalisation of the iconic Catskill Mountains. "Sullivan County has great potential. Going by the history of this area, it was number one for tourism in the tri-state area. Now, it's time to bring it back as a top tourist destination," he said.

New York State Assembly Member Aileen Gunther said once open the project will become a world-class destination and an attractive addition to both New York State and Sullivan County.

"The Chatwal Lodge will bring full and part-time jobs, during construction and after it opens," said Bethel Town Supervisor Dan Sturm, "the new tourists and visitors that will come to Bethel will also bring new commerce and better economic opportunity for all the businesses already located here."