Shillong: The Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation wants help. They are scouting for firms to design, brand, and open three new dining spots inside the heritage Pinewood Hotel in Shillong. The project encompasses a cocktail bar, a coffee bar, and a restaurant.
This work is part of a larger plan to fix up the hotel. The agency expects partners to blend local flavor with global polish. They need to turn cultural heritage into cold, hard cash. The selection process uses the Quality and Cost Based Selection method. Technical bids carry 70 per cent of the weight. Financial bids make up the remaining 30 per cent.
The cocktail bar will rely on local spirits and spices. The coffee bar plans to feature beans grown right here in Meghalaya alongside Indian single-estate picks. The restaurant intends to honor Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo food traditions. It will serve these dishes alongside European menu items to reflect the history of Shillong.
The chosen consultant will lead the charge. They will coordinate designers, vendors, and trainers. The role covers everything from recipe development to staff recruitment. The agency requires the partner to provide full manuals so the hotel can run the shops solo. Officials noted that the plan must be "commercially sustainable, operationally efficient and appropriate for the heritage status of Pinewood Hotel."
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