MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh. The currently operational property will be rebranded under the SeleQtions brand. This is a franchise with Dudhwa Adventure Resorts Pvt. Ltd.

Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “In line with our vision to expand our portfolio to lesser explored destinations, IHCL is stepping into yet another new place within the Terai belt, near the famed Dudhwa National Park. This hotel will provide travellers an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and wilderness of the park. We are delighted to partner with Dudhwa Adventure Resorts Pvt. Ltd.” 

Nestled in the rain forest of the Terai region of the Himalayas, this property will provide a gateway to three neighbouring forests reserves. The 20-room hotel, set amidst 100-acre fruit orchards, offers an enchanting jungle experience with colonial luxury and contemporary comforts. It is at a comfortable driving distance from both Lucknow and Bareilly. This will be operated by AM Hotel Kollection under the SeleQtions brand. It is slated to open later this year.

Mr. Kamaljit Singh & Mrs. Deepi Singh, owners of Dudhwa Adventure Resorts Pvt. Ltd., said, “IHCL, with its legacy of pioneering new destinations, has always accelerated tourism in the regions they step into. This partnership will further leverage the untapped potential of the lesser explored offerings of Dudhwa. ”

With the addition of this, IHCL has 17 hotels in Uttar Pradesh including eight 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 the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand as per Brand Finance Hotels 50 Report 2022 and India 100 Report 2022, 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 242 hotels including 62 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.

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