Visakhapatnam: Atmosphere Core, a leading global hospitality company, has announced a strategic partnership with A V N G Developers LLP to launch Atmosphere Hillora Eco Resort Visakhapatnam. Set to open in Q1 2029, the 180-key eco resort will be nestled in the enchanting Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam, surrounded by lakes and mountains, with the Polavaram Irrigation Project on the Godavari River located nearby. The resort will also be conveniently situated approximately one hour from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, at Bhogapuram.
Salil Panigrahi, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Atmosphere Core, said, “We are building strong momentum in India, with new properties in key destinations. Visakhapatnam has always been central to our strategy given its importance as both a business and tourism hub. With this resort, we aim to offer a fresh, creative, and experience-led stay for a wide range of travellers—from leisure guests to those planning high-end weddings, MICE events, and holidays with family in a scenic and peaceful setting.”
Part of the ‘Atmosphere’ sub-brand within Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, the luxury resort will feature cottages, suites, and private-pool villas. It will blend an eco-sensitive design with the natural charm of forests, lakes, and the Eastern Ghats.
Guests can look forward to a memorable culinary journey with an all-day dining restaurant, a café lounge, a specialty restaurant, a bar with lounge and library, and a poolside bar. The menu will celebrate international cuisine alongside Southern India’s globally loved flavours, complemented by a curated selection of fine wines and spirits. The award-winning ELE|NA Ayur Spa will anchor the wellness experience, offering tranquil therapy rooms and expert therapists. Additional facilities include a swimming pool with an outdoor deck and a fully equipped fitness centre.
The resort will also feature extensive banqueting facilities, including large convention halls, state-of-the-art conference rooms, boardrooms, and open-air venues—making it an ideal destination for high-end weddings, MICE events, and corporate meetings.
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) uniquely combines tourism appeal with strong business significance, making it Andhra Pradesh’s coastal economic engine. On the tourism front, the city’s picturesque coastline, pristine beaches, Buddhist heritage circuits, and eco-tourism spots attract many visitors. At the same time, Vizag is a major industrial and logistics hub, home to India’s oldest shipyard, the Eastern Naval Command, two deep-water ports, and heavy industries. It is also emerging as a fast-growing destination for IT, Global Capability Centres, and healthcare, with over 40% of recent state investments flowing into the Visakhapatnam Economic Region. This dual strength—strong visitor economy plus strategic port-led trade, manufacturing, and services—positions Visakhapatnam as both a top South Indian tourist destination and a future-ready business gateway on the Bay of Bengal.
Commenting on the new venture, A V N Govinda Rao, Managing Director of A V N G Developers LLP, said, “Atmosphere Core’s legacy of excellence aligns perfectly with our vision to create a world-class luxury eco resort in this lushland parcel, rich in vegetation and surrounded by lakes and the rolling hills of Visakhapatnam. As this destination continues to grow in importance, this partnership will help strengthen Southern India’s premium tourism landscape and set new benchmarks in hospitality.”
Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director, Atmosphere Core (India, Nepal, Bhutan, & Sri Lanka), added, “Visakhapatnam, with its awe-inspiring natural landscape, cultural heritage, and timeless appeal, is a natural choice for our expansion. As we enter this extraordinary destination, we look forward to delivering a progressive and immersive hospitality experience, thoughtfully tailored to its surroundings, redefining luxury hospitality, and catering to high-end weddings, important MICE events, and leisure holidaymakers during weekends and festivals.”
