IHCL Announces the Signing Of a Gateway Hotel In Barnala, Punjab

MUMBAI, September 17, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Barnala in Punjab. This will be under the Gateway brand.  

 " This signing is in line with our strategy of growing IHCL’s presence in Tier II and III cities in India. Barnala, a commercial and industrial centre bordering Ludhiana is an emerging market in Punjab.  Gateway, the latest addition to IHCL’s brand portfolio will showcase this vibrant city. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Lakhvir Singh for this project.”

Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL 

Spread across 9 acres, Gateway Barnala will be a haven of tranquillity. The resort will feature a unique low-rise design with 100 spacious villas and rooms. It will offer an all – day- diner, a specialty restaurant and a bar as well as a gymnasium and a health centre. The 7,000 sq.ft banquet hall coupled with meeting rooms will be ideal for corporate and social gatherings.

“ We are excited to collaborate with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Barnala. We are confident this hotel will be a preferred destination for travellers. ”

Lakhvir Singh of BRH Eaton Pvt. Ltd

With this addition, IHCL will have three hotels in Punjab with two under development.

About Mr. Lakhvir Singh

Mr. Lakhvir Singh, BRH Eaton Pvt. Ltd is in the business of real estate development for the last 35 years. Other business interests include restaurants, petro-chemicals, transport, agriculture etc. Having diversified into hospitality, he has a vision of developing hotels across Punjab and Himanchal Pradesh.

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.