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IHCL Signs A Gateway Hotel And Convention Centre Near Bengaluru Airport
April 2, 2026|||
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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway Hotel and Convention Centre in Kanamangala, Devanahalli, near Bengaluru Airport, Karnataka. This is a greenfield project.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Bengaluru is widely recognised as one of India’s fastest-growing cities, driven by a strong business ecosystem and sustained infrastructure development. With the rapid expansion around the airport, North Bengaluru has emerged as a significant growth corridor, and this signing aligns with our strategy to build scale in the micro‑market addressing the rising demand from corporate and MICE segments. We are delighted to partner with Hombale Group for this project.”
The 300-key Gateway Hotel and Convention Centre, Bengaluru Airport in Kanamangala, Devanahalli, Bengaluru features an all-day dining restaurant, a bar, a specialty restaurant and a lounge. Guests can access the fully equipped gym and swimming pool to unwind. As a convention centre, the property offers versatile and spacious banquet spaces and meeting rooms, with the largest banquet hall measuring more than 16,000 sq ft., making it ideal for large-scale conferences and social events.
Ms. Shailaja Vijay Kiragandur, Hombale Group, said, “We are happy to partner with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to North Bengaluru aligning with the region’s growth trajectory.”
Bengaluru, known as the Silicon Valley of India, is a dynamic metropolis that serves as the capital of Karnataka with a diversified economy spanning IT, biotechnology, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 20 hotels in Bengaluru, including 11 under development.
About the Owning Company
Hombale Group is involved in construction and film making business. Hombale Group has completed more than 10 million sq. ft. of construction for various state and central Government projects. Hombale Films, started by Mr. Vijay Kiragandur in 2014, is one of the leading movie production houses in South India.
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 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings 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 628 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 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: IHCL; Taj; Claridges Collection; Brij Hotels; Atmantan; SeleQtions; Gateway; Vivanta; Tree of Life; Ginger
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