IHCL DEBUTS IN ITANAGAR, ARUNACHAL PRADESH WITH THE SIGNING OF A VIVANTA HOTEL

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, MD&CEO, IHCL with Ms. Joram Jumse of Taling Eichir Infra LLP

MUMBAI, DECEMBER 12, 2023, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its first hotel in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The Greenfield hotel will be branded Vivanta.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “This signing aligns with IHCL's strategy to be present in all state capitals. Itanagar is a major junction for culture, economy, education and recreation. As our second hotel in Arunanchal Pradesh, it will also offer a new circuit of Guwahati, Itanagar and Tawang. We are delighted to partner with Taling Eichir Infra LLP for this project.”

The 150 keys hotel is strategically situated at a driving distance from the Donyi Polo Airport. The hotel will have the signature multi-cuisine restaurant and bar, along with recreational facilities including swimming pool, health club and a fitness centre. It will also offer over 6500 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art banqueting space including meeting rooms.

Ms. Joram Jumse, Partner, Taling Eichir Infra LLP said, “We are delighted to collaborate with IHCL, a hospitality leader well-known for pioneering new destinations and putting them on tourism map. This hotel will offer Vivanta’s stylish spirit to the city.”

With the snowcapped Himalayas towering on the north and the mighty Brahmaputra in the south, Itanagar, the capital city of Arunanchal Pradesh is a natures paradise. The city is a key transit point for travelers exploring Tawang, Ziro Valley, Pasighat and Mechukha.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have nine hotels in North -East India including five under development.

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.

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

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