IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF TAJ MANGALORE RESORT AND SPA, KARNATAKA

MUMBAI, JULY 09, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of a new resort in Mangalore, Karnataka. This brownfield project will be branded as Taj, marking the company’s continued expansion into key leisure destinations.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, stated, "Mangalore’s rich cultural heritage, strategic location along the coast, and burgeoning tourism sector present an ideal opportunity for a Taj branded hotel in the city. The signing is line with our vision to build presence in key growth markets.”

Nestled within expansive landscapes, Taj Resort & Spa, Mangalore boasts 96 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, all offering stunning vistas of the surrounding area, including lush arecanut plantations, mango orchards, and fields dotted with cashew and coconut trees. Guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the resort's all-day diner, bar, specialty restaurant, and a serene lobby lounge. For those seeking panoramic views, the Viewing Deck stands out as a remarkable feature, recognised as the longest free-standing cantilevered concrete projection in the Indian Book of Records. The resort will house a J Wellness Circle offering a range of holistic wellness experiences. An open-air theatre and a state-of-the-art banqueting space exceeding 10,000 square feet make it ideal for social gatherings and weddings.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 20 hotels in Karnataka under Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger brands including 6 under development.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World's Strongest Hotel Brand 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 as per Brand Finance; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel - The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 326 hotels including 102 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 countries and in over 130 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.

Please visit: www.ihcltata.com; www.tajhotels.com; www.seleqtionshotels.com; www.vivantahotels.com; www.gingerhotels.com

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