Kamat hotels to court ONGC fuel stations

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), along with its subsidiary MRPL, has entered into an arrangement with Kamat Hotels, to provide food courts at their petrol pumps.

The agreement was signed between ONGC Chairman Subir Raha, who also happens to be the MRPL Chairman and managing director, and the Kamat Hotels Chairman and Managing Director Vithal V Kamat, an ONGC release said.

Kamat owns and operates the famous orchid "" an Ecotel Hotel, Kamfotel and the Kamat chain of restaurants spread across various parts of the country.

Kamat Hotels carry a legacy of 60 years of hospitality and is known for providing high-quality food at value for money prices.

ONGC and MRPL petrol pumps would offer a bouquet of services and customer convenience to the different segments of travellers.

"A highway traveller can look forward to a neat and clean resting place, hygienic public utilities, safe parking, food courts to suit the palate, communication facilities, ATMs and select items of daily chores.

A city traveller can experience a quick fill, fast food counter and site-specific, need-based, travel-related facilities," the release said.

The tripartite agreement with Kamat Hotels will provide a novel experience of hospitality to those who use the retail fuel services.

"ONGC's retail outlets under the oval brand and MRPL outlets under HiQ brand will be company-owned and managed to instill the confidence for quality of product and value for money.

The brands seek to provide a hassle-free service to the customers and a unique experience through their products and services," the release added.