Udupi: The new branch of business class luxurious hotel Ocean Pearl was inaugurated by the district in-charge Minister Pramod Madhwaraj.

Pramod Madhwaraj on Tuesday inaugurated the hotel by lighting the traditional lamp at Udipi near Kadiyali.

Speaking on the occasion he said that Udupi’s hospitality has spreaded all over the world and new Ocean Pearl hotel is like a feather on the crown.

“After the successful starting at New Delhi, Mangaluru and other parts of the country, Ocean Pearl ha group of hotels have started their new business here in Udupi. People of entire Udupi welcome you,” he said.

Moodabidiri MLA Abhaychandra Jain, former MP Jayaprakash Hegde, MD of Ocean Pearl Hotel Jayaram Banan, Vice-President P N Girish, Finance Officer Suresh and other delegates were present during the inaugural ceremony.