Articles tagged under: Taj hotels

Taj Resort and Spa in Gandhinagar slated to open this year; IHCL – Sankalp sign pact

February 21, 2023
Taj Resort and Spa in Gandhinagar slated to open this year; IHCL – Sankalp sign pact

Gandhinagar: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj-branded resort and spa in Gandhinagar. This brownfield resort is slated to open in year 2023. The highlight of the 118 keys sprawling resort will be the Jiva spa with an expansive spread. The spa facilities will include eight treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, sensory Lounge, spa café, meditation room, sauna and steam, Turkish hammam, swimming pool and a fitness centre. The...Read More

MoUs signed for Taj hotel at Statue of Unity, 70 MW hybrid renewable energy park and more

December 27, 2021
MoUs signed for Taj hotel at Statue of Unity, 70 MW hybrid renewable energy park and more

Gandhinagar: One more Monday ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat summit, and one more round of signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in State capital Gandhinagar. One of MoUs signed today is for construction of a hotel at Statue of Unity fame Kevadiya by Taj Hotels. Other major MoU is for setting up a 70 MW hybrid renewable energy park. MoUs are also signed for specialty chemicals and radar parts manufacturing, insecticide formulation plant, defense thermal camera and defense accessories ma...Read More

IHCL signs a Vivanta Hotel in Ahmedabad

July 08, 2021
IHCL signs a Vivanta Hotel in Ahmedabad

Mumbai: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is a management contract for an existing hotel in the city, which would be undergoing extensive renovations before being flagged as Vivanta. With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have five hotels in Ahmedabad including one under development. Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Develop...Read More

Marriott topples Taj Group to become top brand post merger

September 23, 2016
Marriott topples Taj Group to become top brand post merger

Mumbai:The US-based hotel chain Marriott International has become the largest hospitality operator in the country with 18,000 rooms which translates into more than 11 per cent in the domestic market, following its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts globally today. With this acquisition, the Taj Group, with over 14,000 rooms, has slipped to second slot. Prior to the merger, Marriott was the fourth largest hotel brand in the country while Starwood was the fifth. The combined group has ...Read More

The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest reopens doors to guests

December 21, 2015

Sasan Gir, Gujarat The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest, located at the edge of the world-renowned Gir Forest is now open for guests. Mr. Farhat Jamal, Senior Vice President -Operations (West India) & Africa, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces said, “We are pleased to welcome guests once again. It is the ideal time of the year to watch the majestic Asiatic lion and wildlife or indulge in a cultural expedition to interesting historical places like Junagadh and Gondal.” "The Gateway Hotel Gir ...Read More

Taj Group of Hotels to cease managing Gateway Hotels in Ahmedabad, Jodhpur

November 21, 2015

Ahmedabad In a statement, the Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces) said it has decided to discontinue its management contract for The Gateway Hotel, Ahmedabad and The Gateway Hotel, Ummed Jodhpur. Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces will continue managing the hotels as per previously agreed contractual terms until 9th May, 2016. “The Taj remains fully committed to honouring all its contractual obligations to our stakeholders during this period," said Rakhee Lal...Read More

Big B to be back in Gujarat in November, Taj hotel’s Sasan Gir property to reopen next month

August 19, 2011
Big B to be back in Gujarat in November, Taj hotel’s Sasan Gir property to reopen next month

Ahmedabad, 19 August, 2011 Speaking to media persons after inaugurating the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) at Ahmedabad's Gujarat University exhibition hall, Gujarat Tourism Secretary Vipul Mitra on Friday said, bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will come to Gujarat for second phase of shooting of Gujarat Tourism advertisement campaign 'Khushboo Gujarat Ki' in November this year. Mitra said Shri Bachchan will visit Saputara, Ahmedabad, Siddhpur and Ambaji. He said the proces...Read More