Royal Panthera, LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of hotels and restaurants, has taken first steps toward investing $6 million in a Holiday Inn Express and Suites. .
With properties throughout the Pee Dee Region, Royal Panthera, LLC intends on constructing a 76 room upscale hotel utilizing the Holiday Inn Express and Suites brand which will create at least 15-30 jobs.
The new hotel will include suites, indoor heated pool, meeting rooms, fitness center and business center.
Construction for the new facility will begin July of 2016 and will be complete July of 2017. The company is working in partnership with the Dillon County Economic Development Office, which is assisting Royal Panthera, LLC by identifying sites, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating with the utilities. Together, they have received approval to construct a facility in Dillon County, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2017.
The new hotel will be located off of I-95 Exit 181 in Latta, S.C. and will be able to accommodate 76 guests at full capacity.
The new hotel is ideal for family or business travelers, conferences, events or business meetings. Royal Panthera, LLC welcomes everyone.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to be considered as your trusted development partners in bringing more jobs to the local community and we are confident that you will witness our unwavering commitment to consistently develop the surrounding areas with new business,” said Sam Parmar, Owner/CEO Royal Panthera, LLC.
“We are delighted that the company chose the Latta area for this hotel. This will be a catalyst to bring other development to the Latta/Oak Grove area,” said T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea, Jr., Dillon County Council Chairman.
“The Town of Latta is excited for this new growth around the 181 exit,” said Jarett Taylor, Latta Town Administrator. “We are happy to provide services to these businesses and look forward to the possibilities in the future. I would like to thank the Dillon County Council and all parties who brought this to fruition.”
“I hope the development of this hotel will bring further opportunities for this area,” said Dillon County Administrator Clay Young. “We should get more expansion and more development with this addition.”
“Today’s announcement represents more jobs, more opportunities and a better quality of life for our citizens and the folks that travel to Dillon. We look forward to utilizing this new facility along with our Industry leaders and showcasing the new upscale hotel we have here in Dillon County,” said Dillon County Economic Development Executive Director Tonny McNeil.
Senator Kent Williams, Senate District 30, also commented on the new hotel coming to the 181 exit in the Latta area.
“Travelers along the I-95 corridor now have an opportunity to stay in an upscale hotel, and have the chance to experience the hometown feel of a classic southern town.  This new facility will provide jobs, opportunities for local meeting space and a destination hotel for visitors to Dillon County.  It will be ideal for those traveling to Dillon County for recreational sporting events, business and leisure travel,” he said.

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