ITC who is well known for its resorts and spas throughout the world will be setting a luxury resort and spa at Mahabalipuram, a heritage tourism spot near Chennai at a cost of Rs 43,000. ITC Vilasa will comprise 92 luxurious rooms, many of which are sea-facing, 12 exclusive ocean suites, a presidential villa and a dedicated honeymoon suite. The resort, ITC Vilasa, is expected to be launched in the middle of this year. It would come up 25 km from south of Chennai, overlooking the Bay of Bengal