IHCL ANNOUNCES ITS THIRD HOTEL IN DEHRADUN, SIGNS A TAJ HOTEL
Ms. Suma Venkatesh of IHCL with Mr. Amarjeet Singh of La Roche Hotels & Resorts
MUMBAI, DECEMBER 14, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj branded hotel in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The hotel is a Brownfield project.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate and Development, IHCL said, "This signing is in line with IHCL's vision of expanding its presence in key commercial and leisure destinations in India. Dehradun with is its thriving tourism is also a major hub for education and software industries and is slated to grow in the coming years. We are delighted to announce our partnership with La Roche Hotels & Resorts for the development of this hotel."
The 215 keys hotel is strategically located off Rajpur Road connecting Dehradun to Mussorie and is close to commercial areas within the city and tourist attractions around it. The array of facilities will include an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a bar and a lobby lounge. The hotel will be equipped with over 8,000 sq. ft. of banqueting space along with pre-function area and meeting rooms. The recreational facilities will include a spa, swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Mr. Amarjeet Singh Juneja and Parvinder Preet Singh, Partners, La Roche Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are excited to announce the collaboration with IHCL to bring a Taj branded hotel in the verdant foothills of Dehradun. The iconic brand has been rated India’s Strongest Brand across sectors and industries.”
Dehradun, the capital of the state of Uttarakhand, is a picturesque city which is a gateway to Himalayan tourist destinations like Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Uttarkashi, and Auli and also the pilgrim circuit of char-dham.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have ten hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Uttarakhand including five under development.
About La Roche Hotels & Resorts
La Roche Hotels & Resorts is a Partnership Firm with business interests in hotels, food and restaurants. The partners Mr. Amarjeet Singh and Mr. Parvinder Preet Singh are in the business of education. They own - The Asian School, Ecole Global Girl's International School and Vantage Hall Girls Residential School in Dehradun.
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 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 280 hotels including 84 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 listed on the BSE and NSE.
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