MUMBAI, AUGUST 3, 2022: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced two upcoming hotels in close proximity to the famed Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. The greenfield project, in agreement with Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (SSNNL), is slated to open in 2025.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL, with its pioneering spirit in developing destinations in India, is honoured to set foot in Kevadia.  The Statue of Unity is a symbol of India’s evolving experiential travel landscape in recent times. We are delighted to partner with the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (SSNNL) for this project.”

The 125-room Vivanta and the 150-room Ginger hotels, located at a short drive from the Statue of Unity, will offer a variety of dining and wellness facilities across both hotels. In addition, the Vivanta hotel will feature conference facilities to cater to business travellers. Sardar Sarovar Narmada project under the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. of Gujarat Government has been instrumental in the development of the Statue of Unity.

Located in the Narmada district in the heart of Gujarat, Kevadia is set to be an iconic destination.  It offers many tourist attractions such as the Statue of Unity, Valley of Flowers, Zarvani eco-tourism and Shoolpaneshwar temple among others.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 19 hotels in the state of Gujarat including six under development.

About Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (SSNNL)

The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) is a wholly owned Government of Gujarat undertaking that is in-charge of the Sardar Sarovar water resources project on the river Narmada in South Gujarat.

SSNNL has been instrumental in development of Statue of Unity. The main objective of SSNNL is to execute the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Project comprising the dam, power houses, hotel, and other works ancillary to the Sardar Sarovar Project.

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 the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand as per Brand Finance Hotels 50 Report 2022 and India 100 Report 2022,

respectively; 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 242 hotels including 64 under development globally across 4 continents, 11 countries and in over 100 locations.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is primarily listed on the BSE and NSE.

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