IHCL EXPANDS ITS BRAND PORTFOLIO, LAUNCHES GATEWAY WITH THE OPENING OF GATEWAY BEKAL IN KERALA
MUMBAI, AUGUST 29, 2024: Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announces an addition to its brandscape with the launch of Gateway, a full-service upscale hotel offering.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL, said, "Expanding IHCL’s brandscape, the reimagined Gateway introduces a full-service hotel offering in the upscale segment, an ideal fit to capture growth opportunities in micro markets of metros and Tier II and Tier III cities. Gateway will cater to the increasing domestic demand for quality accommodations with large banqueting facilities in emerging cities.”
He added, “The brand roll-out commences with the opening of Gateway Bekal today along with the migration of four operating hotels in Nashik, Coonoor, Madurai and Chikmagalur. The current brand portfolio of 17 hotels will scale to 100 hotels by 2030.”
The re-imagined Gateway will each capture a destination’s new dreams and fresh aspirations, embracing the rich tapestry of local ethos and culture, and in essence “Be the Gateway to the Destination”. Guests can expect vibrant, culturally-inspired spaces that reflect the spirit of each location. Gateway offers generously sized guestrooms and suites, localized culinary options including a tea-lounge, all day diner, specialty restaurant and a bar, extensive meeting and celebration spaces and recreation facilities of pool, fitness centre and kid’s activities areas. The integration of technology, such as in-lobby digital touchscreens, will provide interactive ways to explore the hotel and its surroundings.
Gateway Bekal, Kerala
Ms. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, said, “A riverside retreat nestled amidst the serene backwaters of Kerala, Gateway Bekal serves as a unique canvas, showcasing the destination's character through art, design, and cultural nuances. Experiential touchpoints like the unique hi-tea cart in the hotel lobbies highlights local food culture and serves as a window to the destination.”
Gateway Bekal offers 151 well-appointed guest rooms, cottages, suites and villas. The diverse range of dining options to cater to every palate with Earth Pavilion, the all-day diner serving a variety of delectable meals, while High Tide, the bar, has a vibrant atmosphere for unwinding with signature cocktails. The hotel features versatile banqueting spaces, including a sundial amphitheatre, a grand ballroom, and a banquet hall along with two meeting rooms. The recreational facilities include an inviting pool bar with a children's pool and jacuzzi, a spa, and the state-of-the-art gym. Guests can indulge in birdwatching, local art and dance workshops, and houseboat rides and the 1.5 km jogging track by the serene riverside.
To know more and to make your reservations, please visit: Gateway hotels.com
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; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations 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 334 hotels including 106 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.
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