IHCL strengthens its presence in Chennai, signs 2 hotels in the city

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed a Vivanta and a Ginger hotel in Mahindra World City (MWC), Chennai.

These greenfield projects will be developed on a 3-acre land parcel near Kolavai Lake, in the heart of the integrated business city. 

Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, stated, “IHCL has been present in Chennai for over five decades. These signings align with our strategy of expanding our presence into emerging micro-markets of key metros.

He added, “Such markets with planned industrial, residential and social infrastructure offer substantial opportunities for multi-brand hospitality development. Solidifying our presence in the city, both Vivanta and Ginger are well-positioned to cater to the diverse demands of this integrated business city. We are delighted to partner with Dr G P Subash for these projects.”

The 100-key Vivanta MWC will offer elegantly designed rooms and suites, an all-day diner and a speciality restaurant featuring a bar. 

A state-of-the-art wellness centre with a gym, swimming pool, and a versatile banquet space will cater to business and leisure travellers. Following its signature lean luxe philosophy,

Ginger MWC will feature 200 contemporary rooms with a vibrant all-day dining cum bar and modern amenities like a gym and meeting facilities. 

Dr G P Subash, Founder and Director, Asbri Energy, added, “We are excited to collaborate with IHCL to bring the Vivanta and Ginger brands to Mahindra World City in Chennai.”

He said, “With a unique blend of amenities and services, these new hotels will provide the perfect abode for business travellers and tourists alike.”

Mahindra World City is a business district spread across 1,550 acres within the influence zone of Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and Chennai-Vizag Industrial Corridor.

The development is a multi-sector Special Economic Zone and is also a major logistics hub catering to key industrial areas.

With the addition of these hotels, IHCL will have a presence of 22 hotels with 6 under development in Tamil Nadu.

About the Owner

Promoted by Dr G P Subash, Asbri Energy focuses on innovative products in the field of green and renewable energy. Asbri manufactures and implements large-scale biofuel plants across India. Dr G P. Subash is a scientist, engineer, researcher, academician and entrepreneur. The company also has interests in real estate, and this would be the first hospitality project.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited 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; SeleQtions; Vivanta and Ginger.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. The Indian Hotels Company Limited 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 is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.

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