Suma Venkatesh of IHCL with Bharat K Doshi, Arun Bharathi and Sahil Doshi, GTB Urban Developers
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of an IHCL SeleQtions hotel, in ECR Chennai. The hotel is part of a large eco-friendly development spread over 30 acres.
Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “We are thrilled to introduce our first SeleQtions hotel in Chennai where IHCL has a multi-brand presence of 14 hotels including iconic luxury hotels and residences, leisure resorts and business hotels spread across central business districts and emerging micro markets. Strategically located on ECR, its eco-friendly design and MICE facilities, will cater to the growing travel demand in the area. We are delighted to partner with GTB Urban developers for this project.”
Located on the picturesque ECR, the 120-key hotel is part of 32-acre green township, close to the city’s attractions. The hotel will feature a variety of dining options, including an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a bar and a lounge. Guests can unwind at the state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, and spa.
Managing Directors of GTB Urban developers, Mr Bharat Doshi and Mr. Arun Bharathi said, “We are excited to partner with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company. This hotel is set to become an ideal destination for both MICE and leisure travellers, drawing visitors from nearby major cities.”
Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu, is a major economic, cultural, and educational center in South India. It has a diversified commercial and industrial base and as well as many historic and cultural tourist attractions.
With the addition of this, IHCL will have 22 hotels in Tamil Nadu including 6 under development.
About GTB (GTB)
GTB is a strategic partnership between the esteemed GT Group, established in 1967, and Bharathi Meraki, a dynamic real estate asset management company.
GT Group, founded by Mr. Kantilal Doshi and now managed by the Doshi Brothers, is a Chennai-based conglomerate with diverse business interests spanning residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, as well as trade, polymers, incense sticks, education, IT, and cold storage supply chains.
Bharathi Meraki, led by its visionary founder Mr. Arun Bharathi, is a leading real estate development company specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
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 World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 as per Brand Finance; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations 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 340 hotels including 112 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 countries and in over 130 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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