Vijaya Corporate commenced operations way back in 1955 as a family business which included Agriculture, Finance and Small time trading. Today the company controls a wide array of business activities including Trading, Construction, Finance, Real Estate, Property development and Hospitality.

Kerala's emergence as one of the 10 Most Favoured Tourist Destinations in the world, has contributed to the phenomenal growth of the tourism industry in the state. Blessed by nature with meandering rivers, exotic beaches, palm fringed backwaters, temperate hill stations and emerald forests, Kerala attracts tourists from all over the world. The dearth of adequate tourism infrastructure in Kerala, today provides opportunities to visionary entrepreneurs. Thus Vijaya Hospitality and Resorts Ltd., a Public Limited Company, was incorporated to fulfill this need.
The Elephant Court being the first in the chain of Resorts and Hotels.