IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF SIXTH TAJ HOTEL IN GOA
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL with Mr. Dhaval Barot, MD and CEO of Bharat Realty Venture Pvt Ltd.
MUMBAI, JUNE 20, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Anjuna, North Goa. Strengthening IHCL's presence in Goa, the beachfront resort is a greenfield project.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, "Continuing its pioneering leadership in Goa for over five decades, IHCL is pleased to announce the signing of its sixth Taj hotel in Goa. This expansion underscores IHCL's commitment to enriching Goa's hospitality landscape, building on its legacy of offering world-class experiences through its diverse portfolio of brands. We are delighted to collaborate with Bharat Realty Venture Pvt Ltd for this hotel.”
Spread across 17 acres, the 170-key resort boasts an enviable beachfront with mesmerizing, unobstructed views of the Arabian Sea. Guests can indulge in a variety of culinary experiences, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a bar, and a lounge. Guests seeking wellness experiences can find solace at the J Wellness Circle, offering wide-ranging spa and rejuvenation treatments. The resort with the largest banquet hall with outdoor lawns in North Goa is ideally suited for social celebrations and weddings events.
Mr. Dhaval Barot, MD and CEO of Bharat Realty Venture Pvt Ltd. said, “We are excited to partner with IHCL for its iconic brand Taj, recently recognised as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand. This hotel will offer a new luxury destination for travellers to explore in Anjuna, North Goa.”
Goa is India’s premier holiday destination. Anjuna in North Goa offers rich cultural heritage, vibrant nightlife and an array of leisure activities, attracting visitors from around the globe.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 16 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Goa including 5 under development.
About Bharat Realty Venture Pvt Ltd
Bharat Realty Venture Pvt Ltd is a renowned developer involved in development of luxury residential cum retail projects in Mumbai. Under SPV MHPL they have undertaken this project on long term lease from GTDC, a body under Goa government.
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 2023 as per Brand Finance; 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 322 hotels including 100 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.
Please visit: www.ihcltata.com; www.tajhotels.com; www.seleqtionshotels.com; www.vivantahotels.com; www.gingerhotels.com
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