IHCL EXPANDS PRESENCE IN JAMSHEDPUR, JHARKHAND WITH THE SIGNING OF ITS FIRST VIVANTA HOTEL IN THE STATE
L To R: Shyam Sunder Gaur, Vijaya Homes Group; Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL and Phanindra Mahato, Vijaya Homes Group
MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 7, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its fourth hotel in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. This is a conversion and will be rebranded Vivanta after extensive renovations. The hotel will be operational in 2024.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “Jharkhand with its significant commercial potential is being recognized as an important state. This signing is in line with IHCL’s vision to be present in key markets. Vivanta Jamshedpur is a step in that direction, as it is amongst the largest cities of the state. With this hotel, IHCL will now have two of its brands in the city. We are delighted to partner with Vijaya Homes Group.”
The 94 key hotel is strategically situated on Golmuri Road in the centre of the city. It is surrounded by major steel, automotive and manufacturing companies. Other facilities at the hotel will include an all-day diner, specialty and roof top restaurants, bar, swimming pool and a fitness centre. It will also offer over 1,000 sq. mt. of banqueting space spread across three halls.
Mr. Shyam Sunder Gaur & Mr. Phanindra Mahato, Directors, Vijaya Homes Group said, “We are happy to join hands with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company to bring the Vivanta brand to Jamshedpur. We look forward to delivering a world class hospitality experience to the guests visiting the city.”
Founded by Jamsetji Tata and named after him, Jamshedpur is also known as Tatanagar due to the presence of multiple Tata companies. It is India’s first industrial city and a major manufacturing hub. It is also home to Jamshedpur FC and is known for nurturing sports talent in archery, football and hockey.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have four hotels across Vivanta and Ginger brands in Jharkhand including one under development.
About The Vijaya Homes Group
Vijaya Homes Group has been in the business of providing affordable and comfortable homes since 1988. It is a debt free Group and has successfully completed many residential projects at various locations in Jamshedpur and handed over more than 4000 homes. Vijaya Gardens, Vijaya’s Heritage, Vijaya’s Shatabdee, etc are some of the projects developed by the Group.
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 257 hotels including 70 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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