Grupo GDI Signs Exclusive Partnership With The Oberoi Group To Bring The Legendary Oberoi Brand To The Americas

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo GDI, one of the leading real estate development companies in Mexico, today signed a letter of intent and an exclusive agreement with the Oberoi Group of India to develop the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. 

The Oberoi Hotels have established a reputation for redefining the paradigm of luxury and excellence in service around the world and this partnership with Grupo GDI will allow the Oberoi Hotels to make its debut in the Americas and expand the global reach of its award-winning luxury hotels. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts was voted "Best Hotel Brand" during the World's Best Awards by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine for two consecutive years in 2015 and 2016.

"We are delighted to partner with Grupo GDI to bring the Oberoi brand to the Americas," said Mr. PRS Oberoi, Executive Chairman of The Oberoi Group. "We look forward to bringing Oberoi's distinct culture of personalized service and commitment to excellence to the region, expanding its global footprint in select destinations." 

Grupo GDI has already secured the sites for the first two Oberoi properties and a formal announcement with more details is anticipated by early 2018. Grupo GDI will handle all aspects of real estate ownership and development while the Oberoi Group will be responsible for branding and management. GDI estimates to invest approximately US$100 million in each of these two properties.

"For us, it is an honor to begin this journey with the Oberoi Group to bring its one of a kind hospitality to the Americas," said Simon Galante, CEO of Grupo GDI. "The combination of Oberoi Group's legendary service with unique locations in the Americas will, without a doubt, result in long-awaited and unparalleled experiences in the region."

About Grupo GDI
For more than 25 years, Grupo GDI has been one of the leading real estate development companies in Mexico. Grupo GDI is comprised of four divisions – retail, hospitality, leisure, and luxury residential. Based in Mexico City, Grupo GDI has become an industry leader, offering integral solutions in real estate, redefining the concepts of world-class comfort, quality and exclusivity in the marketplace. 

About The Oberoi Group
The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, operates more than twenty luxury hotels across the world under the luxury 'The Oberoi' brand. The Group's commitment to excellence, attention to detail and personalized service has ensured a loyal list of guests and accolades in the worldwide hospitality industry.

The Oberoi Group's recent accolades include being voted World's Best Hotel Brand by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine in 2015 and 2016. Furthermore, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur has been voted the World's Best Hotel Overall and ranked first in the Top Resorts in Asia category for five consecutive years.

In the World Travel Awards, the Oberoi Group was recognized as the World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand during 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and Asia's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand during 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.

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