In the year 2006, the Vinayagar Promoters with its strong presence in, Real Estate and property developing ventured into the hotel trade in Visakhapatnam with the brand name Vihar which has turned into a chain of hotels today with a new corporate brand identity - Vihar Hospitality. Vihar Holiday Inn Resort, Araku, Vihar Hospitality’s first property, opened in 2006. In 2006 the company also started it’s Sea Facing - Off shores restaurant & Bar,. In 2012 Vihar Hospitality launched its first Boutique hotel & Spa... Vihar Sea facing Banquets Hall opened in vember 2007 followed by Vihar Rain tree Spa, Rushikonda in early 2008.