IHCL DEBUTS IN JORHAT, ASSAM WITH THE SIGNING OF A GINGER HOTEL

MUMBAI, AUGUST 1, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its first hotel in Jorhat, Assam under the Ginger brand. The hotel is a Greenfield project on a fully fitted lease. It will be designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and a seamless hospitality experience to its guests.

Commenting on the occasion, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, stated, "IHCL is very committed to North East India and has been expanding rapidly in the region. Jorhat, a thriving city is an important centre for tea trading and the gateway to leading tourist destinations in Assam. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Kamal Jain for this Ginger hotel.”

The 100-key hotel is strategically located on Club Road, adjacent to Jorhat Gymkhana, the third oldest golf club in the world, and a short driving distance from the airport. The hotel will feature Qmin, the signature all -day-diner offering a wide range of delectable culinary options. Additionally, there will be a well-equipped fitness center and meeting rooms.

“We are excited to be associated with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company. This will be the first Ginger hotel in Jorhat.” said, Mr Kamal Jain.

Jorhat is known as the cultural capital of Assam and is a significant centre for tea traders and golfers in the North East. It is a key transit point to a World Heritage Site – Majuli the largest riverine island in the world and Kaziranga National Park.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have five hotels in Assam, including three 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 India’s Strongest Brand 2023 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 270 hotels including 79 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.

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

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