IHCL Enhances Its Presence in Rajasthan, Signs A Gateway in Sawai Madhopur

MUMBAI AUGUST 13, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of a resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. This Greenfield project will be branded a Gateway resort.

Commenting on the expansion, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development, IHCL stated, “The re-imagined Gateway brand offers a contemporary and refreshing hospitality experience tailored for the modern traveler. Sawai Madhopur's captivating blend of historical significance and natural beauty makes it an ideal location for our resort. This new resort aligns with Gateway’s brand strategy of providing an authentic reflection of a city. We are delighted to partner with the Jalan Group for this project.”

Strategically located on NE4, the 200-key Gateway - Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan provides easy accessibility to the region's renowned attractions. The resort features an array of culinary delights, including an all-day diner, bar, specialty restaurant, and lounge. It will boast an extensive banquet space spanning over 15,000 sq. ft., making it an ideal venue for grand celebrations and corporate events. Guests can also unwind and rejuvenate at the spa, state-of-the-art gym, and swimming pool.

Mr. Pratiik Jalan, Managing Director of Jalan Builders and Partner in Jalan Hospitality along with partners Mr. Vineet Jain of V2RS GROUP and Mr. Sunil Choudhary of Jatsons said, “We are delighted to collaborate with IHCL in Sawai Madhopur for their Gateway brand. This partnership underscores our commitment to developing a world-class resort offering in Rajasthan.”

Renowned for its rich heritage, majestic forts, and vibrant culture, Rajasthan has emerged as a top tourist destination in India attracting visitors from across the globe. Key attractions at Sawai Madhopur include Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore Fort, and National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 30 hotels in Rajasthan including 9 under development.

About Jalan Group

Jalan Group along with their partners and group advisors V2RS GROUP headed by Vineet Jain, are a major infrastructure developer in Eastern India for Warehousing, Commercial, Retail and Residential. The infrastructure provided by the group has given industrial growth to Eastern India by developing two of the biggest Industrial estates (Sankrail and Amta) in Asia spread over an area of more than 2000 acres.

Mr. Brij Jalan has taken the group founded by his father Late Mr. Satya Narayan Jalan to greater heights. The group takes pride in achieving its goal, and improvising in the infrastructural sector, aiming and developing all types of projects to contribute to the development of the nation.

Mr. Pratiik Jalan, Managing Director of Jalan Builders and Partner in Jalan Hospitality is now expanding the group portfolio to many luxury and affordable residential projects, along with 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; 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 334 hotels including 109 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.