IHCL EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN ASSAM WITH THE SIGNING OF A VIVANTA HOTEL IN GUWAHATI
L To R: Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL with Mr. Jitendra Nath Das, Managing Director and Vivek Sikka, Director, Asian Medical and Research Pvt. Ltd
MUMBAI, JUNE 13, 2023: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta-branded hotel in Guwahati, Assam. The greenfield project is slated to open by 2026.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Vivanta Guwahati will be IHCL’s fourth hotel in Guwahati. This signing reinforces our commitment to the region. The city, also known as the gateway to the North -East is a major hub for economic activities as well as tourism. We are delighted to partner with Asian Medical and Research Pvt. Ltd.”
The 150 key hotel is strategically situated in close proximity to important commercial centers and to Dispur, the capital of Assam. In addition to the rooms, the hotel will have Mynt, Vivanta’s signature all-day-diner, the bar, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool and a fitness center. It will offer over 4,000 sq.ft. of banqueting and meeting spaces.
Mr. Jitendra Nath Das, Managing Director and Vivek Sikka, Director, Asian Medical and Research Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are excited to partner with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company for this hotel. It will introduce the reimagined stylishly spirited Vivanta brand to the city.”
Guwahati, situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, is the largest city in Assam. As a major tea manufacturing and processing center, the city is also famous for ancient temples including Kamakhya.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have four hotels in Assam including two under development.
About Asian Medical and Research Pvt. Ltd
Asian Medical and Research Pvt. Ltd. is promoted by Mr Jitendra Nath Das and Mr Vivek Sikka. Mr. Das is a renowned educationist and entrepreneur who has been the Founder Director of NPS International School, Guwahati — a reputed day cum boarding school. He has also the founder of NPS Junior College. Mr. Das is the owner of NPS Infra which is into developing multi-storied flats. Moreover, he has also founded JV Enterprises which is into manufacturing of paver blocks. He has also co-founded NPS Institute of Competitive Exam — which prepared under graduate students for competitive examinations. Furthermore, Mr Das is associated with Discover Agro Tourism Project.
Mr. Sikka is the founder of Benchmark Education, which provides training to Doctors for PG entrance examinations. He is the co-founder of NPS Institute of Competitive Exam — which prepares under graduate students for competitive examinations. Moreover, he is the founding member of NPS Junior College and Transworld Education which deals with Skill 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 the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand as per Brand Finance Hotels 50 Report 2022 and India 100 Report 2023, respectively; 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 270 hotels including 81 under development globally across 4 continents, 12 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.
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