MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta hotel in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Located in SIDCUL, a key commercial area within the city, the existing hotel will be rebranded to Vivanta post upgradation. This is a management contract with Marvelous Infraestate Pvt. Ltd.

Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The signing of this hotel is in line with IHCL’s vision of being present in key destinations across India. Not only is Haridwar an important upcoming industrial hub, it is also an epicenter for pilgrims. This signing marks IHCL’s second hotel in this vibrant city and the debut of the Vivanta brand in Haridwar. We are delighted to partner with Marvelous Infraestate Pvt. Ltd for this project.”

Featuring 129 rooms and suites, the Vivanta hotel will be strategically located within SIDCUL – the State Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited, a vibrant industrial township, and BHEL. The hotel will offer multiple dining options including Mynt, the all-day dining restaurant; a bar and a deli. With recreational facilities including a swimming pool and gym, and banqueting facilities spread over 11,000 square feet, the hotel will be the ideal location for both, leisure and business travellers. The hotel is slated to open in 2023.

Mr. Abhishek Yash Tyagi, Managing Director, Marvelous Infraestate Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are happy to collaborate with IHCL to introduce a Vivanta hotel in Haridwar. We believe that this hotel will further elevate the hospitality landscape in the city with a new and refreshed spirit.”

One of the oldest living cities, Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. Apart for being a key pilgrimage site and gateway to other popular Himalayan destinations, Haridwar is also being developed as a key industrial hub in the state of Uttarakhand.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have eight hotels in Uttarakhand including three under development.

About Marvelous Infraestate Pvt. Ltd

Marvelous Infraestate Pvt. Ltd is a subsidiary of Yashail Hotels Private Limited. Yashail is largely into the real estate, hospitality and education sector.

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 62 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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