IHCL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS SECOND HOTEL IN GANGTOK, SIKKIM GINGER HOTEL DEBUTS IN GANGTOK

MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 2, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Gangtok, Bojoghari in Sikkim. The hotel’s lean luxe design philosophy allows guests to seamlessly blend work and leisure in vibrant, contemporary spaces.

Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President– New Businesses, Hotel Openings & Corporate Communications, IHCL, stated, "We are delighted to open the doors of Ginger Gangtok. This hotel marks the debut of the Ginger brand in the city, the state’s capital and most important commercial hub. With this opening, IHCL is expanding in Sikkim and will now have three of its brands present in the state.”

The 89-room hotel is strategically situated on Indra Bypass, just a short drive from the traditional business district and with easy access to major tourist attractions. The well-appointed rooms offer panoramic valley views. Ginger Gangtok features Qmin, the signature all day diner offering global and local favourites, an inviting bar, a flexible meeting room and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. It serves as the perfect place for both business and leisure travelers.

Gangtok, the capital of the state of Sikkim, is a picturesque hill station renowned for its breathtaking vistas of Mt. Kanchenjunga. It serves as the gateway for Sikkim's flourishing tourism industry.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have three hotels in Sikkim across the Taj, Vivanta and Ginger brands.

To know more, please visit www.gingerhotels.com

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 276 hotels including 83 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.

Please visit: www.ihcltata.com; www.tajhotels.com; www.seleqtionshotels.com; www.vivantahotels.com; www.gingerhotels.com

For more information, please contact: kirti.dhingra@ihcltata.com