Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway branded hotel in Agartala, Tripura. The brownfield project expands Gateway’s presence in the North East.

Ms. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL said, “Gateway brand expands in the Northeast with this signing, marking the second anniversary of the re-imagined brand. Agartala is witnessing increased demand for hospitality offerings led by the growth of economic activity in the region. This signing is in line with our strategy of expanding across key business centres and emerging destinations. We are delighted to partner with Samashti Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd for this project.”

She added, “Gateway has built strong momentum over the last two years across key leisure and commercial markets, serving as the “Gateway to the Destination”. With over 60 hotels in its portfolio, the brand remains well poised to reach its guidance of 100 hotels by 2030.”

The 104-key Gateway Agartala houses an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and bar. Guests can unwind at the spa, fitness centre or swimming pool. Designed to cater to both business and social occasions, the hotel features a spacious banqueting venues and meeting rooms.

Mr. Alluri Harsha Varma, Director, Samashti Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd, said, “As the state capital continues to grow in prominence, we are happy to partner with IHCL and introduce the Gateway brand to Agartala.”

Agartala, the capital of Tripura, serves as the state's administrative, political and commercial hub. Known for its rich cultural heritage, the city is home to iconic landmarks including the Ujjayanta Palace and Neermahal.

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

About the Owning Company

Samashti Hotels & Resorts is a growing hospitality company focused on developing and managing distinctive business and leisure properties across India. The company aims to create high-quality hospitality assets that combine strong commercial fundamentals with thoughtful guest experiences and a deep understanding of each destination.

Samashti Hotels & Resorts' vision is to build a portfolio of well-positioned hospitality assets that create long-term value for stakeholders, meaningful experiences for guests, and positive economic impact in the destinations where it operates.

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 Luxury Hotel Brand 2026  and India’s Strongest Brand 2026  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 mid-scale 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 650 hotels including 268 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.

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