IHCL Strengthens its Spiritual Tourism Circuit With Gateway Signing In Sarnath

MUMBAI, MAY 2, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a hotel in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. The Greenfield project will be branded a Gateway hotel.

“This signing is in line with our recent announcement about the launch of the re-imagined Gateway brand. Sarnath holds immense significance as a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide, making it an ideal location for expanding our presence in spiritual destinations. We are delighted to partner with Raj Hotels   for this venture.”

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

Gateway Sarnath is poised to become the city's largest hotel, offering 160 well-appointed rooms. It will feature an all-day diner, a bar and recreational facilities including a gymnasium and a swimming pool. With over 6,500 sq. ft. of a spacious banquet hall complemented by meeting rooms, the hotel will be an ideal choice for social as well as corporate events.

“We are excited to partner with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company to introduce the first branded hotel in Sarnath. This will elevate the city’s hospitality landscape.”

Vishal Singh, Chairman, Raj Hotels (a unit of Raj Complex)

Sarnath is globally one of the four most important places of pilgrimage for Buddhists and an important part of the famed Buddhist circuit in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that Gautam Buddha taught his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment.   

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 24 hotels in Uttar Pradesh under Taj, SeleQtions,Vivanta and Ginger brands including 11 under development.

About Vishal Singh

Mr. Vishal Singh Chanchal is a Member of the Legislative Council from the Ghazipur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He owns a large car dealership and has interests in real estate. 

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 India’s Strongest Brand 2023 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 310 hotels including 92 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 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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